Summary
Jared Nielsen is a senior technical curriculum developer with 10 years of experience designing and delivering practical, data-driven training for software engineers and bootcamp students. Currently at Splunk after leading curriculum engineering at MongoDB and managing flagship programs at 2U, he blends full-stack development, data visualization, and media production to create immersive learning experiences that measurably improved student and product NPS. He has led cross-functional teams, transitioned organizations to Agile delivery, and launched large-scale bootcamps taught at 50+ universities, with a track record of improving access for underrepresented learners. Trained as an artist (BFA, MFA), Jared brings a creative approach to technical content, pairing rigorous pedagogy with polished multimedia to boost engagement and outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine and Studio Arts, Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine and Studio Arts at University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM), Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) at Massachusetts College of Art and Design