Summary
Charlie Tanksley is a senior software engineer in Atlanta with 16 years of experience who transitioned from a career in philosophy to build reliable, outcome-focused software and teams. His background as a philosophy professor and PhD gives him a knack for clarifying complex requirements, designing robust systems, and improving team decision-making across multiple startups and healthcare/marketing platforms. Currently at ThreeFlow after senior roles at Healthfinch, Monetate, and InQuicker, he combines deep technical craftsmanship with a persistent interest in measurable outcomes and process improvement. Known for bridging thoughtful analysis with pragmatic engineering, he often surfaces non-obvious tradeoffs and system-level optimizations that improve product and team performance.
16 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy at Samford University
Master of Arts - MA, Philosophy, Master of Arts - MA, Philosophy at Texas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Philosophy at University of Virginia