Paul Minton

Paul Minton is a Software Engineer at Calm, a company known for its meditation and wellness app.1 He has 6 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data systems.1 Paul's educational background includes studying at the University of Illinois at Chicago.1

Professional Experience

At Calm, Paul works on developing software solutions, particularly in the area of data engineering. He has been involved in various projects, including:

• Revamping the Calm Engineering site
• Contributing to the company's hiring page (eng.calm.com/jobs)
• Explaining Calm's interview process2

Career Transition

Before becoming a software engineer, Paul underwent a significant career change:

• He was originally a math major
• At age 26, he took a three-month course in computer programming and data analysis
• Prior to this transition, he worked as a waiter, earning around $20,000 a year3

This career shift exemplifies the growing trend of workers turning to coding and tech skills for better job prospects and higher earning potential.

Skills and Interests

Paul is passionate about data systems and software engineering.1 His experience and focus on data suggest he likely has expertise in:

• Data analysis
• Database management
• Software development
• Programming languages relevant to data engineering

Paul's LinkedIn profile (username: paulminton) provides more details about his professional experience and skills in the software engineering field.1