Merrick Christensen
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Adam Christiansen
Merrick is an unbelievable asset to an team or project. I've never met a person or developer with such a breadth and depth of knowledge. He can conceptualize and deliver beyond most anything you would ask. And he'll probably see how you could've asked for something better, ask you if you want that, then make it with style and proficiency. On top of that, he is a hilarious and empathetic addition to any crew. I'm so grateful to have worked with him and much more so to call him my friend.
Jake Lingwall
I consider working with Merrick to be one of the highlights of my career. There is no one I consider to have the same amount of care and passion about the art of software development as him. However, what truly stands out about Merrick is the even greater amount of care that he has for the people he works with. When my family was in crisis Merrick was one of the first people on the phone asking how he could help. I would be more than happy to speak at any hour to how highly in regard I hold Merrick.
Adam Christiansen
Merrick is an unbelievable asset to an team or project. I've never met a person or developer with such a breadth and depth of knowledge. He can conceptualize and deliver beyond most anything you would ask. And he'll probably see how you could've asked for something better, ask you if you want that, then make it with style and proficiency. On top of that, he is a hilarious and empathetic addition to any crew. I'm so grateful to have worked with him and much more so to call him my friend.
Jake Lingwall
I consider working with Merrick to be one of the highlights of my career. There is no one I consider to have the same amount of care and passion about the art of software development as him. However, what truly stands out about Merrick is the even greater amount of care that he has for the people he works with. When my family was in crisis Merrick was one of the first people on the phone asking how he could help. I would be more than happy to speak at any hour to how highly in regard I hold Merrick.
Adam Christiansen
Merrick is an unbelievable asset to an team or project. I've never met a person or developer with such a breadth and depth of knowledge. He can conceptualize and deliver beyond most anything you would ask. And he'll probably see how you could've asked for something better, ask you if you want that, then make it with style and proficiency. On top of that, he is a hilarious and empathetic addition to any crew. I'm so grateful to have worked with him and much more so to call him my friend.
Jake Lingwall
I consider working with Merrick to be one of the highlights of my career. There is no one I consider to have the same amount of care and passion about the art of software development as him. However, what truly stands out about Merrick is the even greater amount of care that he has for the people he works with. When my family was in crisis Merrick was one of the first people on the phone asking how he could help. I would be more than happy to speak at any hour to how highly in regard I hold Merrick.
Adam Christiansen
Merrick is an unbelievable asset to an team or project. I've never met a person or developer with such a breadth and depth of knowledge. He can conceptualize and deliver beyond most anything you would ask. And he'll probably see how you could've asked for something better, ask you if you want that, then make it with style and proficiency. On top of that, he is a hilarious and empathetic addition to any crew. I'm so grateful to have worked with him and much more so to call him my friend.
Jake Lingwall
I consider working with Merrick to be one of the highlights of my career. There is no one I consider to have the same amount of care and passion about the art of software development as him. However, what truly stands out about Merrick is the even greater amount of care that he has for the people he works with. When my family was in crisis Merrick was one of the first people on the phone asking how he could help. I would be more than happy to speak at any hour to how highly in regard I hold Merrick.
Experience
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Webflow
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United States
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
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Aug 2021 - Present
Technical lead of Platform where we design and implement an extensible in house structurally edited programming language that powers all Webflow sites. My role at Webflow is best described as 'the backend of the front-end'. I work on low-level primitives to help people create software without writing code. My work includes cross team coordination, designing technical primitives and abstractions with multiple audiences as well as generating interest & adoption of these systems to platformize… Show more Technical lead of Platform where we design and implement an extensible in house structurally edited programming language that powers all Webflow sites. My role at Webflow is best described as 'the backend of the front-end'. I work on low-level primitives to help people create software without writing code. My work includes cross team coordination, designing technical primitives and abstractions with multiple audiences as well as generating interest & adoption of these systems to platformize Webflow.
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Staff Software Engineer
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2021
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Senior Software Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2021
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Domo
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Open Web Architect
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2017
Designed and implemented Domo's flagship product's UI architecture & implemented several features. This included technology selection, evangelization & mentoring as well as setting up build tools, continuous integration & and testing frameworks. As the engineering team grew from a handful of us to nearly two hundred in the course of a few years I helped with onboarding, adopting technology in a rapidly evolving ecosystem, and participated in product ideation & implementation. After… Show more Designed and implemented Domo's flagship product's UI architecture & implemented several features. This included technology selection, evangelization & mentoring as well as setting up build tools, continuous integration & and testing frameworks. As the engineering team grew from a handful of us to nearly two hundred in the course of a few years I helped with onboarding, adopting technology in a rapidly evolving ecosystem, and participated in product ideation & implementation. After contributing to our native iOS offering, Domo's rapid customer growth demanded a highly focused and performant responsive mobile web option. I headed up this project with many responsibilities including laying down build tools, continuous integration and implementing focused and fast mobile specific versions of key Domo features. As well as grew and mentored a highly efficient team of engineers working closely with product managers and user experience designers. Throughout my time at Domo I've spent time recruiting & interviewing potential hires. Implementing fun side projects involving industrial sized train horns, whistles, drones and more lights and disco balls than you'd find at a Skrillex concert. I also started & and ran team building events that continue in Domo's engineering department such as quarterly hack nights. Recognition - Internet of Things Hack Night Best Overall - Engineer of the Arbitrary Time Period* - The employee of the Arbitrary Time Period* * Typically about 2-3 quarters, ~850 employees at time of recognition.
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Software Engineer
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Started at Domo early in the company's formation. I was part of a small team of engineers working directly with the CEO that launched the Domo brand building their marketing site & press release pages. The technical foundation for this project powered Domo's marketing presence for several years following. Moving into the product I implemented and influenced early prototypes used to raise early rounds of funding ($33 million) & validate product vision.
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ng-conf
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Greater Salt Lake City Area
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Founded and co-organized ng-conf for several years, one of Utah's largest tech conferences & the official Angular conference held at the Grand America & Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Worldwide micro-events from all over "ng-conf extended" could tune in and remotely. Founded and co-organized ng-conf for several years, one of Utah's largest tech conferences & the official Angular conference held at the Grand America & Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Worldwide micro-events from all over "ng-conf extended" could tune in and remotely.
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Web Developer
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2009 - 2011
Architected and implemented dozens of projects for high profile clients on demanding timelines including: - Web application built for National Geographic Kids. A photo sharing website tailored to kids, and is fully moderated by National Geographic producers. Full community support including ratings, comments & profiles. Image manipulation, offensive word censoring, tags, categories and metric based browsing, and a custom search engine all built on a robust HMVC architecture. - Website… Show more Architected and implemented dozens of projects for high profile clients on demanding timelines including: - Web application built for National Geographic Kids. A photo sharing website tailored to kids, and is fully moderated by National Geographic producers. Full community support including ratings, comments & profiles. Image manipulation, offensive word censoring, tags, categories and metric based browsing, and a custom search engine all built on a robust HMVC architecture. - Website for the TV Show Ugly Betty built completely with static site generation to meet strict performance requirements. - Sesame Street video games website. - Regis & Kelly Lives Beautiful Babies contest. Web application & site allowing viewers of Regis & Kelly to upload photos of their babies, vote and win a scholarship. - USA Network Character Blog - Pepsi Tropicana Tropolis - Website contained 3 animated worlds, several games, interactive quizzes and downloadable coloring pages and wallpapers, as well as a fully interactive area filled with information about the product for parents. - Many other projects for other prolific clients such as People of Walmart, Disney & BYU Show less Architected and implemented dozens of projects for high profile clients on demanding timelines including: - Web application built for National Geographic Kids. A photo sharing website tailored to kids, and is fully moderated by National Geographic producers. Full community support including ratings, comments & profiles. Image manipulation, offensive word censoring, tags, categories and metric based browsing, and a custom search engine all built on a robust HMVC architecture. - Website… Show more Architected and implemented dozens of projects for high profile clients on demanding timelines including: - Web application built for National Geographic Kids. A photo sharing website tailored to kids, and is fully moderated by National Geographic producers. Full community support including ratings, comments & profiles. Image manipulation, offensive word censoring, tags, categories and metric based browsing, and a custom search engine all built on a robust HMVC architecture. - Website for the TV Show Ugly Betty built completely with static site generation to meet strict performance requirements. - Sesame Street video games website. - Regis & Kelly Lives Beautiful Babies contest. Web application & site allowing viewers of Regis & Kelly to upload photos of their babies, vote and win a scholarship. - USA Network Character Blog - Pepsi Tropicana Tropolis - Website contained 3 animated worlds, several games, interactive quizzes and downloadable coloring pages and wallpapers, as well as a fully interactive area filled with information about the product for parents. - Many other projects for other prolific clients such as People of Walmart, Disney & BYU Show less
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Red Olive, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Developer
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Mar 2006 - Jan 2008
Built websites for awesome clients; primarily front end development. Built websites for awesome clients; primarily front end development.
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