Summary
Sean Duncan is a Senior Web Application Developer and Business Analyst with 12 years of professional experience building front-end focused solutions and translating complex domain needs into usable products. He leads MetaDevs, LLC while consulting independently on instructional systems and learning sciences, blending rigorous academic training (PhD in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences) with practical software delivery. His background includes senior JavaScript roles at Myriad Genetics and Frontline Education, plus hands-on teaching as a front-end instructor, which informs a strong emphasis on developer experience and knowledge transfer. Sean’s career bridges research and production—he has worked in learning sciences and research organizations early on and now applies that evidence-driven mindset to product design and analytics. Based in Layton, Utah, he brings a rare mix of pedagogical insight and modern web engineering, making him adept at shaping teams, requirements, and front-end architectures for measurable impact.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences, PhD, Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences at Utah State University
M.S., Instructional Systems, M.S., Instructional Systems at Florida State University
Web Development, Web Development at DevMountain
B.A., Psychology, B.A., Psychology at Mary Baldwin University