Jeff Choate

Jeff Choate's work experience begins with their current position at IAM Robotics, where they serve as the Principal Software Engineer starting in May 2023.

Prior to this, from 2019 to 2023, they worked at 6 River Systems, Inc. as the Lead Software Development Engineer.

Before joining 6 River Systems, Inc., from 2014 to 2019, Jeff was employed at Arista Networks as a Software Engineer.

From 2011 to 2014, they worked at Gridco Systems as a Consulting Engineer, where they were involved in the design, development, and delivery of software functionality for power controls systems. Jeff also served as the primary IT Manager at Gridco Systems.

From 2003 to 2011, Jeff worked at Juniper Networks as a Technical Staff, specifically serving as a group manager for a tools development group and a project lead and principal development engineer for various projects within the group.

Prior to Juniper Networks, from 2002 to 2003, they held the position of Director of SQA, IT, and Technical Pubs at Acopia Networks, where they contributed to building up the SQA, IT, and tech pub groups.

Before Acopia Networks, they worked at Cadia in 1997, serving as a Principal Engineer responsible for tools development and the implementation of a complete testing harness for the system test organization.

Jeff began their career in 1994 as a Senior Engineer at Arris Networks, where they developed in-house testing equipment and harnesses. Arris Networks was later acquired by Cascade, and then by Ascend.

In 1992, they worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Xyplex, Inc., focusing on software development for the Xyplex chassis hub and repeater product line.

Overall, Jeff has a diverse background in software engineering, with experience ranging from principal roles, leading development teams, consulting, and pioneering development and infrastructure in various companies.

Jeff Choate attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1990 to 1992, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science (CS). Prior to that, from 1982 to 1986, they attended BG, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided.