Aston Motes

Parvenu

Aston Motes is a prominent figure in the tech industry, currently serving as the Engineer in Residence at /dev/color, a nonprofit organization that empowers Black software engineers to grow into industry leaders.1 2 His career has been marked by significant achievements and diverse experiences in the technology sector.

Professional Background

Aston Motes has an impressive track record in the tech industry:

He was the first employee at Dropbox, where he led engineering for the website and API.1
He served as the Director of Engineering at UnitedMasters from September 2016 to December 2019.2
Motes briefly held the position of Interim Executive Director at /dev/color from March to October 2020.2

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Throughout his career, Aston has been involved in various entrepreneurial endeavors:

He co-founded Track Team, a venture that lasted from 2015 to 2017.2
Motes founded Assorted Bits, Inc., which he ran from May 2012 to 2015.2

Advisory Roles

Aston Motes has also taken on advisory roles, demonstrating his expertise in the industry:

He has been an advisor for Merchbar, an online retailer of music merchandise, since February 2013.2
Motes has been involved as an early founder, employee, advisor, and sometimes investor in dozens of startups.1

Education and Early Career

Aston holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering.2 His early career included internships at notable tech companies:

TSE Intern at Google (June 2006 - August 2006)
SDE Intern at Microsoft's MSN Search (June 2005 - August 2005)2

Current Role and Involvement

As the Engineer in Residence at /dev/color, Aston Motes continues to contribute to the organization's mission of empowering Black software engineers.1 2 He is also a founding board member of /dev/color, further demonstrating his commitment to the organization's goals.3

Aston Motes' diverse experience and dedication to empowering Black technologists make him a respected figure in the tech industry and a valuable asset to /dev/color.