Jon Caris

About

With a robust educational foundation in Computer Science from Metro State University and North Hennepin Community College, I have developed a dynamic career in software engineering and management. My recent role as a Software Engineering Manager at NetSPI involved leading a diverse team to double client projects and optimize integration frameworks, significantly enhancing data accuracy. Previously, at C.H. Robinson, I achieved a remarkable 8x increase in developer productivity and streamlined cost-saving processes. At Datasite, I managed a global platform for over a million users, improving NPS scores and earnings. My leadership style emphasizes team growth, psychological safety, and innovation, fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. With a proven track record in scaling teams and driving performance, I am committed to delivering strategic solutions and cultivating a positive team culture.

Experience

• Software Engineering Manager · NetSPI09-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  Led a geographically dispersed, cross-functional team of 10 full-stack and 2 cybersecurity engineers, ensuring alignment and high performance. Partnered with client management, product, and sales to define and execute a growth-oriented product roadmap, resulting in a 100% increase in client projects within seven months. Implemented a robust SDLC process and associated ceremonies to improve project tracking, planning accuracy, and estimation precision. Optimized integration framework implementations for key clients, reducing task usage by over 90% while enhancing data accuracy. Scaled the engineering team from 4 to 12 members within seven months, concurrently mentoring existing team members through promotions and career development. Cultivated a positive and inclusive team culture that prioritized trust and psychological safety, fostering collaboration, innovation, and timely delivery on a rapidly growing team.

• Software Engineering Manager · C.H. Robinson07-01-2021 – 05-01-2023

  Saved up to 40% on annual renewals through effectively leveraging internal stakeholders to create and maximize cost saving license audit and request processes, streamlining workflow. Drove an 8x increase in developer velocity and productivity through 1.0 release by guiding the team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining an enterprise design system. Directed a 6-member platform team of engineers across Poland and the United States through onboarding, 1-on-1s, business goal setting, review processes, and compensation cycles.

• Software Engineering Manager · Datasite02-01-2021 – 07-01-2021

  Maintained platform for 1M global members via managing a 10-member engineering team with a wide range of experience, responsible for building and maintaining the core of the SaaS platform. Achieved 100% retention of immediate staff by providing growth opportunities to engineering staff in the form of feature ownership, mentoring, and mobility across squads and disciplines. Increased global NPS scores 18% and earnings 25% over the previous year through working with internal stakeholders to deliver value to users while boosting overall performance.

• Tech Lead/Staff Engineer · Datasite09-01-2019 – 02-01-2021

  As a Tech Lead/Staff Engineer, likely contributed to leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the quality and performance of software solutions.

• Software Engineer II Sr. · Datasite02-01-2018 – 09-01-2019

  As a Software Engineer II Sr., likely contributed to developing and maintaining software applications, collaborating with team members, and improving code quality.

Education

• Metro State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Computer Science
• North Hennepin Community CollegeAssociate of Science (AS), Computer Science

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