Hunter Heavener

About Hunter Heavener

I’ve been described as a perfectionist throughout my career, always striving for the highest quality in everything I work on. My Christian convictions drive my commitment to excellence and integrity, motivating me to give my best in all that I do. Whether it’s pushing the bar with new technologies improving development workflows, or communicating humbly and empathetically to those around me, I aim to glorify God through my work and my life by delivering exceptional results and reflecting the character of Jesus.Having been fortunate to lead projects where I had a significant impact on direction and implementation, I’ve continually expanded my knowledge and expertise in software engineering through leading several green-field projects from inception to production. I thrive in environments where I can explore new technologies, architect systems, and solve complex problems that allow me to tap into my creative potential.My career took off early when I was contracted by my university to build a web application for a PhD research project, then became a teaching assistant in full-stack web development. This set the stage for an accelerated career, going from an intermediate-level role straight out of college to a Senior Software Engineer in just 2.5 years.Now, I’m excited to embark on a new chapter as Co-Founder and Chief Product Engineer at a promising new startup where we are seeking to leverage the latest and greatest technologies to bring immense value to our customers at breakneck speeds. This role challenges me in exciting ways, combining my passion for innovation with the opportunity to shape the future of our product and team. I’m incredibly grateful for the journey so far and can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds.

Experience

1. Co-founder Chief Product Engineer

   The Second Act

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Lead the development of innovative, scalable products that address real-world challenges. Drive the technical vision and strategy, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from inception to production, while guiding system design, architecture, coding practices, information security, and software quality.Collaborate closely with the other founders on roadmap planning, aligning our technical efforts with business goals to ensure seamless execution of our go-to-market (GTM) strategy. Lastly, focus on our long-term product vision, ensuring that what we build today will continue to benefit our users tomorrow.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2015 — 2019

• Gaston College

  Associate of Arts - AA

  2012 — 2014