Wilson Parson
About Wilson Parson
Wilson Parson is a Senior Front End Engineer at Atomic, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering and holds a Bachelor's degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction.
Work at Atomic
Wilson Parson has been employed at Atomic as a Senior Front-end Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building user interfaces for Atomic's products. Notably, he is currently developing the UI for Atomic's new payment switching product. He has also contributed to the launch of Atomic's Coverage Explorer, which allows potential clients to view the company's data coverage across various payroll systems. Additionally, he released support for customers to simulate all 28 of Atomic's possible webhook events.
Previous Experience
Before joining Atomic, Wilson Parson held several positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Senior UI Developer at Snap Finance from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Software Engineer - Front End at Earnest from 2021 to 2022 and as a Software Engineer II - Front End at the same company from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles include working as a UI/UX Application Developer at CRH from 2018 to 2019 and as a Solutions Development Intern at Oldcastle in 2017. He also gained experience at the Missionary Training Center in various roles from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Wilson Parson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies with a minor in Digital Humanities & Technology from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan - School of Information, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Computer Interaction from 2016 to 2018. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and human-centered design principles.
Research Assistant Experience
In 2015, Wilson Parson worked as a Research Assistant at Brigham Young University for two months. This role provided him with valuable experience in research methodologies and academic collaboration, contributing to his overall professional development.