Devin Carlen

Devin Carlen is an experienced technology professional currently serving as the Vice President of Software Engineering at Astra.13 With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Carlen has established himself as an architect with a particular affinity for early-stage startup companies.2

Career Highlights

Current Role:: As of September 25, 2023, Carlen assumed the position of Vice President, Software Engineering at Astra.3 This promotion came after previously holding the role of Director of Software Engineering at the same company.1

Previous Positions::

• Staff Engineer at Astra (prior to becoming Director)
• Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Oracle for four years
• Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Nebula, Inc.
• Board Member at the OpenStack Foundation
• Senior Web Systems Architect at NASA Ames/Perot Systems
• Co-Founder & Chief Architect at Escapia, Inc.
• Software Developer at Netran, Inc., where he contributed to their flagship product, OpenGrocer1

Education and Certifications

Carlen studied Computer Science at The University of Georgia, though specific dates for this education are not provided.1 He has also obtained certifications in:

• Functional Program Design in Scala (Coursera, August 2016)
• Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Coursera, May 2016)1

Professional Profile

Devin Carlen is known for combining his extensive experience with a passion for early-stage startups.2 His diverse background spans various roles in software engineering, architecture, and leadership positions across different companies and industries. Carlen is based in Seattle and has a substantial professional network, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2