Problem solver...
preferrably with code

Hey, I'm Spencer Rowland, a software engineer. I fell in love with programming as an actuary while writing macros in Excel and have been building ever since. I primarily work with Python/Django or Node/Express with React on the frontend.

Work Experience

  • The Escape GameSoftware Engineer

    NASHVILLE, TN  |  February 2021 - Present

  • Escape KitCreator and solo developer

    January 2018 - Present

    Escape Kit began with the mission to make a better digital waiver for the escape room industry. It has grown to become an automated marketing tool used by escape room businesses across the country.

  • Escape ExperienceCo-Owner and General Manager

    NASHVILLE/CHATTANOOGA, TN  |  DECEMBER 2014 - SOLD IN 2020

    • Co-owner of escape room business with two locations
    • Nominated for Top 10 escape rooms in the country (USA Today)
    • Reached +$1 million in annual revenue across both locations at peak

  • Bryan Pendleton Swats & McAllisterActuarial Analyst

    BRENTWOOD, TN  |  APRIL 2011 - APRIL 2015

    • Analyst for employee benefits consulting firm under Wells Fargo’s Institutional Retirement and Trust business
    • Exceeded annual billing goals each year (at least 122% of goal)

  • Gabriel Roeder Smith & CompanyActuarial Analyst

    DENVER, CO  |  SEPTEMBER 2009 - MARCH 2011

    • Pension consulting firm serving clients primarily in the public sector
    • Worked with valuation software written in FORTRAN

  • State FarmClaims Representative

    MURFREESBORO, TN  |  APRIL 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2009

    • Investigated, negotiated and settled third party bodily injury claims

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Get in touch

Follow me on Twitter or email me at sr@spencerrowland.com.