Summary
Christopher Sherlin is a software engineering manager with 11 years of hands-on experience across frontend and backend domains, currently leading consumer mobile app teams at CarGurus in Somerville, MA. He has progressed from front-end developer roles to Sr. Engineer and multiple management stints, owning onboarding, notifications, homepage experience, and opt-in rate improvements. A pragmatic engineer-manager, he emphasizes clear communication and continuous learning to turn new technologies into measurable product value. His background blends psychology (BA) and immersive web development training, giving him a user-centric approach to technical decisions and team dynamics. Christopher has delivered at both enterprise (Schneider Electric) and consumer-focused companies, pairing executional discipline with experimentation. Colleagues would describe him as a hands-on leader who scales teams by coaching engineers while staying engaged in the code and product metrics.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Web Development, Web Development at General Assembly
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology at The University of New Mexico
Pearland High School