Summary
Kevin Sallee is an independent contractor and founder with over two decades of experience building software and database systems for conservation, protected area management, and resource agencies. He started Ecological Software Solutions in 1998 after combining formal training in ecology and natural resources (UCLA BS; Humboldt State MS) with a lifelong interest in computing, producing internationally used tools for national parks, law enforcement planning, monitoring, and research. Based in Hungary, Kevin has a proven track record of shipping pragmatic, field-focused applications and transforming his firm into an LLC in 2007 before moving to freelance work in 2024. His work uniquely blends ecological domain expertise with practical software engineering, enabling technology-driven conservation across multiple countries.
11 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Master's degree, Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, Bachelor of Science - BS, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution at University of California, Los Angeles