Ian Sproates

Ian Sproates is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in various leadership and architectural roles. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer at Rush Street Interactive since August 2022, Ian has previously held significant positions including Domain Architect and Senior Developer at Lottoland, Engineering Lead and Applications Architect at William Hill, and Software Engineer at Infinitas Learning. Ian's career encompasses roles at Nomad Digital as a Contract Developer, Head of Development at buy.at, and Developer positions at Visualsoft UK Ltd and Electric Avenue Ltd. Ian started in the industry as a Senior Software Engineer at Orange and a Senior Developer at Logica. Ian holds a BSc in Software Engineering from Newcastle University and has a strong educational foundation from the City of Sunderland College and Houghton Kepier School.