Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson is an experienced professional in the fields of database engineering and education. Currently serving as a DevOps DB Reliability Engineer at StarTex Software since June 2021, Jay has previously held roles as a Technical Database Engineer at Navisite and RDX, as well as a SQL Server Database Administrator at RDX. Jay's earlier career included teaching math and science at Southern Alamance Middle School/Propel Charter and a position as Associate Editor at Urban Education. Jay's educational background includes a Master's degree in Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Math/Science Education from PennWest Clarion. Early work experience also includes service in AmeriCorps and as a Construction Laborer with Laborers Union Local 942.