Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
Scot Wingo — 2008
This distinguished graduate earned his master's degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. After graduation, he worked as a software developer for a small start-up company before co-founding Stingray Software. The business grew quickly and was soon acquired by RogueWave Software in 1998. Wingo then co-founded AuctionRover.com, selling the company after just eight months to GoTo.com. In 2001, he co-founded ChannelAdvisor, which enables leading online retailers to maximize their product exposure across multiple e-commerce marketplaces.
Wingo has authored a number of technology and business books, including the popular “eBay Strategies: 10 Proven Methods to Maximize your eBay Business.” He was named Ernst & Young's Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in 2004 and has been named one of the Triangle Business Journal's “40 under 40.” He has established a generous endowment for the NC State Engineering Entrepreneurs Program and serves as chairman of its advisory board. He also serves on the board of the NC State Engineering Foundation and is a popular speaker at College events. He lives in Raleigh.
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