Grant Mercer
About Grant Mercer
Grant Mercer is a Senior Software Engineer II at Carta, specializing in projects that tackle complex financial domains. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies, primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Work at Carta
Grant Mercer currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer II at Carta, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on projects that address complex financial domains, particularly in scaling a traditionally service-based industry into a software-driven model. He previously worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Carta from 2021 to 2023, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and automating financial processes.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Carta, Grant Mercer gained extensive experience in software engineering across several companies. He worked at Thrive by Shopventory as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Slickdeals, LLC, where he held roles as a Junior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as an Engineering Consultant at Brainlike, Inc. from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Grant Mercer earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering, equipping him with the necessary skills to tackle complex technical challenges in the financial sector.
Research and Internship Experience
Grant has also engaged in research and internship roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Student Researcher at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2015 to 2016, and as a Research Consultant at NASA DEVELOP for two months in 2015. Additionally, he completed a Student Internship at Louisiana State University in 2014, further broadening his experience in the field.
Technical Leadership and Automation Projects
In his current role at Carta, Grant serves as the technical lead for VC request automation. His responsibilities include automating financials, reporting, and money movement, which are critical components in enhancing the efficiency of financial operations within the organization.