Summary
Jeff Cardwell is a Senior Manager in Software Development & Engineering based in Austin with over 15 years of IT experience and a strong focus on web development and the open-source Drupal CMS. He has progressed from actuarial analysis and IT specialist roles into senior developer and management positions at organizations including The University of Texas at Austin, Insight Global, and now Charles Schwab, blending technical delivery with team leadership. Jeff is comfortable both consulting as a solo practitioner and leading larger engineering efforts, demonstrating adaptability across nonprofit, higher-education, and enterprise environments. He brings practical expertise in building and maintaining Drupal-driven web platforms and a track record of translating complex requirements into maintainable solutions. Notably, his career reflects a steady shift from hands-on development to strategic oversight while retaining a problem-solving, developer-first mindset.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General, Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General at Oklahoma Christian University