Summary
Zack Michener is a seasoned full-stack software consultant with 11 years of experience building web applications for startups, non-profits, and enterprise teams. He specializes in Elixir, Python, and TypeScript and has a track record of shipping production systems—from Zillow’s internal intranet Skylight to client-facing apps and custom tooling. Since 2019 he’s run his own consultancy, focusing on pragmatic, maintainable architectures and mentoring engineers and contractors. A tinkerer at heart, Zack also develops a hobby programming language called Cassette, reflecting a deep interest in language design and compiler concepts beyond day-to-day engineering. Based in Seattle, he pairs hands-on coding with client-focused delivery across both greenfield and legacy codebases.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of North Carolina Asheville