Summary
Douglas King is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with 13 years of experience building research tooling, data systems, and developer processes across healthcare and academic settings. Currently leading engineering at DrayNow after multiple roles at HealthVerity and The Wharton School, he blends hands-on coding in whatever language fits the problem with AWS-driven solutions for stakeholders. He’s comfortable spanning backend data engineering, experiment platforms, and legacy system modernization, and he takes a pragmatic approach to shipping reliable, auditable systems. A former restaurant manager turned technologist, he brings strong operational instincts and people management experience to engineering leadership. He also asks recruiters to describe employers’ trans-inclusive healthcare policies up front, reflecting a practical commitment to equitable workplaces.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
English Literature, English Literature at Saint Joseph's University