Jason McBurney

Sr. Director, Software Engineering at Pixelberry Studios

Jason McBurney has a diverse work experience in software engineering. Jason is currently working as a Manager, Software Engineering at Pixelberry Studios, where they have contributed to the success of the company by creating top-grossing mobile games. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2020, Jason worked at QuotedCar as a Manager, Software Engineering, where they turned around a failing enterprise product and significantly improved customer response rates and closed deals.

From 2014 to 2018, Jason was a Manager, Software Engineering at S&C Electric Company, where they managed the development of their first mobile software product and delivered the flagship firmware product according to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Before that, Jason worked at Ports America from 2008 to 2014 as a Software Architect, where they delivered enterprise server products and directed a remote software engineer team.

From 2006 to 2008, Jason was a Principle Consultant at Magenic, where they conducted gap analysis, implemented PCI compliance, and engineered a web-based compensation system.

Jason also worked as a Contract Software Architect and Developer for various companies from 2005 to 2006, where they mentored a Java development team and led the development effort for multiple projects.

Jason's early career started in 1999 at Laidlaw Education Services as a Software Developer.

Overall, Jason McBurney has a strong background in software engineering, with experience in managing teams, delivering successful products, and driving business growth.

Jason McBurney earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley from 1999 to 2001. Following that, they pursued an MBA in Executive Management at California State University - East Bay from 2003 to 2006. Prior to their university studies, they obtained an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Diablo Valley College between 1997 and 1999. In addition to their formal education, Jason also possesses a certification as a Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance. The specific dates of obtaining this certification are not provided.

Links

Timeline

  • Sr. Director, Software Engineering

    November 1, 2022 - present

  • Manager, Software Engineering

    February, 2020