Alan Stevens is a seasoned software developer specializing in web development, with almost 20 years of experience in delivering functional software solutions, working with various platforms and programming languages, including ASP.NET and Ruby on Rails. He has a Master of Science degree in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Currently residing in Knoxville, Tennessee, Alan has spent the last ten years working remotely, collaborating with teams across the United States, as well as countries like India, Brazil, Russia, and Eastern Europe, and is well-versed in integrating with different teams and workplace cultures. He is skilled at solving complex problems and has an affinity for facilitating Open Space Technology, public speaking, and building tech that empowers people.

Throughout his career, Alan has worked with teams of varying sizes and with technologies revolving around two decades of trends. He has also worked across multiple codebases, where he advocates for readable and maintainable code, adhering to testing guidelines as the best means to develop successful designs. He prefers close-knit teams that foster mutual support and challenges him to improve.

In the past, Alan has worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Interactive Intelligence, an Independent Consultant, and DPRA Incorporated. Currently, he is a Partner at NerdHive Industries, where his skills and experience have proven useful in meeting the needs of stakeholders and building software solutions that address particular business requirements.