Summary
Kerrick Long is a staff software engineer and seasoned engineering leader with 14 years of experience helping B2B SaaS companies scale product delivery and teams. He progressed from front-end developer to Director of Software Engineering, pairing hands-on expertise in Ember.js, React, TypeScript, and Node with strategic work in M&A due diligence and day-one acquisition readiness that contributed to a $30.4M exit. Known for operational improvements, Kerrick has doubled engineering throughput, upgraded SDLCs to agile Kanban, and led a post-acquisition integration that reduced personnel costs by 51% while keeping delivery steady across remote teams. He overhauled hiring to reduce bias and increase diversity, mentors engineers into IC and managerial roles, and intentionally balances efficiency with "employee joy" to sustain performance. Based in Buffalo, Missouri, he also leverages community-building—organizing an Ember.js user group—to strengthen recruiting pipelines and attract talent beyond typical channels.
15 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Elsberry High School
Maximizing your Leadership Potential, Maximizing your Leadership Potential at Center for Creative Leadership
Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Development, Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Development at Western Governors University
Degree Not Completed, Commercial Photography, Degree Not Completed, Commercial Photography at Southeast Missouri State University