Emily Blixt
About Emily Blixt
Emily Blixt is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in user experience and interface design. She has worked at various technology companies, including Oracle and Credit Karma, and holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Credit Karma
Emily Blixt has been employed at Credit Karma as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development of software solutions that enhance user experience and financial management tools. Her experience in engineering and design allows her to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Credit Karma, Emily Blixt held several positions in software engineering and user experience design. She worked at Ten-X as a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2018, where she focused on developing innovative solutions for real estate transactions. Prior to that, she was a Principal User Experience Developer at Oracle for one year in 2012, and a Senior UI Engineer at RetailNext from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Emily Blixt earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley, obtaining a Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) from 2001 to 2003. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and user-centered design principles.
Career at Oracle
Emily Blixt has significant experience at Oracle, having worked in various roles from 2003 to 2013. She served as a Senior Interaction Designer for three years, where she focused on creating user-friendly interfaces. Later, she transitioned to the role of Principal User Experience Developer for one year, contributing to the overall user experience strategy at the company.
Experience at Salesforce.com
From 2006 to 2009, Emily Blixt worked as a Senior UI Designer at Salesforce.com in San Francisco, CA. In this position, she was responsible for designing user interfaces that improved the usability of Salesforce products. Her work contributed to enhancing customer satisfaction and product adoption.