Nate Buwalda

Nate Buwalda is a seasoned software engineer and consultant currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at AuditBoard since October 2023. Previously, Nate held the position of Lead Software Developer at Thoughtworks from September 2021 to August 2023 and served as a Staff Engineer at John Deere from May 2014 to August 2021. Nate's career includes significant leadership roles, such as President of the Central Iowa Java Users Group and an Adjunct Professor at Des Moines Area Community College, where instruction focused on basic Java for mid-career professionals. With a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University, Nate has accumulated diverse experience working on various projects, including those at Electronic Arts, Berkley Technology Services, and Iowa Student Loan, emphasizing a strong background in software development and agile methodologies.