Jim Merrikin
About Jim Merrikin
Jim Merrikin serves as the Head of Design & User Experience at Akoya, where he has worked since 2019, providing strategic design direction and overseeing customer-facing digital properties. He has a diverse educational background, including studies in business management, engineering technology, and computer science.
Work at Akoya
Jim Merrikin has served as the Head of Design & User Experience at Akoya since 2019. In this role, he provides strategic design direction and promotes collaboration across various functional roles to enhance efficiency and control costs. He oversees all customer-facing digital properties, ensuring that the customer experience meets and exceeds defined objectives. Additionally, he leads the company's accessibility initiatives, coordinating testing resources and preparing Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documentation.
Previous Experience
Before joining Akoya, Jim Merrikin worked at Fidelity Investments as the Head of User Experience for six months in 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Director of UX Development at Fidelity Investments for seven years, from 2012 to 2019. His career also includes a role as a Senior UI Developer at Mercer from 2008 to 2012. These positions contributed to his extensive background in user experience and design.
Education and Expertise
Jim Merrikin has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Management at the University of Phoenix from 2003 to 2004. He also attended the USAF Sheppard AFB Engineering School, where he earned a Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Engineering Technology from 1979 to 1980. Additionally, he has certifications in CompTIA Network+ from New Horizons Computer Learning Center, completed in 2007. His studies in Computer Science at Northeastern University and Audio Recording/Engineering at Berklee College of Music further demonstrate his broad skill set.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Jim Merrikin has focused on enhancing his skills and knowledge in design and technology. His studies have included various fields, such as business management and engineering technology. He has also pursued certifications to stay current in the tech industry, including CompTIA Network+. This commitment to professional development has equipped him with the tools necessary to lead design and user experience effectively.