David Coles is an Engineering Manager with a decade of experience leading product-focused teams at SheerID, where he progressed from frontend developer to full-stack and now guides engineering delivery and culture. Based in Albany, Oregon, he thrives on empowering engineers with autonomy to build innovative solutions while balancing practical business needs informed by his Computer Science and Information Systems background and a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship. His hands-on history across UI and full-stack roles gives him credibility when removing blockers and shipping features, and his early IT helpdesk and internship experiences lend a pragmatic, user-centered perspective to technical decisions. Colleagues describe him as a coach-first manager who prioritizes developer freedom and measurable impact.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Information Systems with a Minor in Business and Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Information Systems with a Minor in Business and Entrepreneurship at Oregon State University
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