Parker Van Dyk

Solutions Engineer

Customer-focused solutions engineer with experience translating technical requirements into practical product solutions. Background in building core product features, custom integrations, APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-backed systems.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js, Django, React, React Native

Cloud & Data

AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Databricks, Kafka, RabbitMQ, EDI

Tools & DevOps

Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD, Logstash, Kibana, Boomi, MuleSoft, Atlassian Suite

Architecture & Collaboration

Solutions engineering, customer discovery, technical demos, custom integrations, API design, core product development, system architecture, Agile delivery, cross-functional leadership

Experience

Envoy

Solutions Engineer

2026 - Present · Austin, TX

  • Partner with customers and internal teams to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions.
  • Lead technical discovery, solution design, and implementation planning for customer-facing product workflows and custom integrations.
  • Map customer systems, API capabilities, and product constraints into implementation paths that are clear for customers and actionable for internal teams.
  • Bridge product, engineering, and go-to-market teams by communicating technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support customer adoption by aligning integrations, product configuration, systems architecture, and implementation details with real business outcomes.

Procore Technologies

Client Integration Engineer

Nov. 2023 - 2026 · Austin, TX

  • Led technical discovery and system architecture for enterprise-grade integrations using Node.js, Boomi, and REST APIs.
  • Designed and implemented custom integration solutions that connected third-party platforms with Procore's core backend infrastructure.
  • Built customer-facing integration workflows, data mappings, and backend services to support complex implementation requirements.
  • Partnered with product managers, engineers, and clients to align business needs with technical execution and product capabilities.
  • Championed clean, testable code and Agile delivery practices to support maintainability and rapid iteration.

Hitch

Senior Software Engineer

Apr. 2023 - Sep. 2023 · Austin, TX

  • Developed and enhanced core product features for a consumer rideshare and payments platform using Node.js and AWS.
  • Built a selfie verification feature with AWS Rekognition to improve rider safety and trust.
  • Implemented backend services and product workflows across rider, driver, and payment experiences.
  • Refactored microservice architecture into a modern monolith, improving system performance and developer efficiency.
  • Drove CI/CD improvements to accelerate deploy cycles and customer responsiveness.
  • Contributed to mobile UX, product roadmap decisions, and feature scoping in collaboration with design and product leadership.

Unity Technologies

Senior Application/Systems Engineer

Sep. 2020 - Mar. 2023 · Austin, TX

  • Led data integration efforts across Salesforce, Workday, and Zuora using Node.js and MuleSoft.
  • Built a monthly data pipeline that ingested 250K+ financial records into Salesforce to improve ad revenue visibility.
  • Built custom services and APIs for enterprise systems that streamlined collaboration across Finance, Sales, and HR teams.
  • Improved cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP to strengthen scalability, reliability, and delivery speed.

SmileDirectClub

Systems Integration Engineer

Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2020 · Nashville, TN

  • Led customer-facing integration efforts across supply chain, logistics, and retail partners using EDI and REST APIs.
  • Supported the implementation of an Informatica Master Data Management project as a key technical stakeholder.
  • Delivered custom ERP, CRM, and HRIS integration solutions aligned with evolving business needs.
  • Designed and implemented company-wide Jira automation to improve operational efficiency.

Croft & Associates

IT Manager / Project Specialist

Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2018 · Atlanta, GA

  • Designed, delivered, and managed internal technology systems including SaaS platforms, infrastructure, and hardware upgrades.
  • Led IT improvement projects with clear communication between technical staff and business leadership.

Selected Ventures

PayNow

Engineering Lead · Building a simpler way to send and receive crypto payments.

VSD Studio

Co-Founder · Designing and developing custom websites for businesses and individuals.

SiteFast

Co-Owner · Building a no-code product that turns Google Sheets data into simple websites.

Education

University of Alabama

Management Information Systems · Tuscaloosa, AL