Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright is a highly skilled Scala developer with a strong functional programming background.

He has made significant contributions to various high-profile Open-Source projects such as Akka, Spray, Lift, and Play.

Apart from Scala, he is adept in TypeScript/JavaScript, web engines, front-end libraries, and various cloud deployment technologies.

Kevin has a keen interest in design, focusing on user experience and data visualization, utilizing tools in the Adobe Cloud suite.

His personal interests range from reading to flying fixed-wing gliders and photography, showcasing his diverse passions.

With a background in Electronic Engineering from Brunel University, Kevin has worked across multiple industries like Manufacturing, Media, Social Media, and Finance, always advocating for lean/agile development practices.

He specializes in Reactive/event-driven and distributed programming, with a particular emphasis on Analytics and Visualisation, encompassing technologies like NoSQL databases, stream-based processing, and web-based visualizations.

Kevin's career spans roles such as Principal Data Engineer at Holland & Barrett, Founder & Director at Coda Technology Ltd, and Senior Consultant at Scala Technology, among others.

He has been actively involved in the Scala community as a former Committer at The Scala Programming Language and a community moderator for reactive programming courses.

Kevin has presented at conferences, moderated user groups, and demonstrated expertise in various technical roles throughout his career.