Summary
Evan Pavlica is a seasoned engineering manager with 11 years of experience building cloud-based backend services and leading teams at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Based in Portland, he combines hands-on software engineering with people leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, production-grade systems. His background includes early startup work and teaching web development, which gives him a pragmatic grounding in modern web stacks, agile practices, and mentorship. Evan’s career path from immersive web development training to managing engineering at a major studio reflects a strong blend of technical depth and communication skills. He also brings a creative lens from a film production education, helping translate complex technical requirements into clear, user-focused solutions. Known for nurturing junior engineers and aligning engineering efforts with product and operational needs, he balances delivery velocity with long-term maintainability.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Web Development Immersive, Computer Software Engineering, Web Development Immersive, Computer Software Engineering at General Assembly
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Columbia College Hollywood