Edward McPike, Jr

Edward McPike, Jr has a diverse work history spanning several roles and companies. Edward is currently working as a Staff Engineer at Validic since May 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Trapollo where they held various positions including Lead Software Engineer from March 2022 to May 2023, Senior Solutions Architect from December 2019 to March 2022, and Software Development Engineer from July 2016 to December 2019. At Trapollo, their responsibilities included configuration, maintenance, and security of multiple database, web, and API servers, as well as mobile device management and future software solution roadmap.

Before their time at Trapollo, Edward worked as a Database Programmer at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNERS, LLC from January 2016 to July 2016. Their role involved developing and maintaining custom applications using FileMaker WebDirect, FileMaker Pro, and other related technologies for internal divisions. Edward also worked as a Database Developer and Consultant at National Geographic from March 2014 to January 2016, where they developed a cost reporting system and integrated it with other production databases using FileMaker Pro.

Edward has also owned and served as the President of McPike Consulting, Inc. since October 2003. Their company specializes in providing database development services, fixing and maintaining legacy systems, and upgrading them to the latest version of FileMaker. Prior to that, they worked at Designing Solutions, LLC where they held several roles including Director and Assistant Director of Information Technology from July 2003 to October 2005, Manager of Information Systems from December 1999 to July 2001, and Project Manager from November 1996 to December 1999. In these roles, they managed IT departments, developed and maintained FileMaker Pro database systems, and organized and managed client accounts.

Edward McPike, Jr's education history begins in 1985 when they attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. Edward then pursued a degree in Mining & Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, from 1989 to 1994. In 2002, Edward enrolled in Northern Virginia Community College, where they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Information Technology, completing their studies in 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Edward McPike, Jr has obtained several certifications. Edward became a certified FileMaker Developer, achieving certifications for FileMaker versions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. These certifications were granted by FileMaker Inc., an Apple subsidiary. Furthermore, Edward holds an ITIL 2011 Foundation certification, obtained from APMG International. Their most recent certification is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which they achieved in January 2023 from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, Edward has earned the Build a Battle Station App Badge from Salesforce Trailhead. Edward also possesses certifications as a FileMaker 8 and FileMaker 9 Certified Developer, although the obtained month and year are not provided for these.