Sarah Ricker
About Sarah Ricker
Sarah Ricker is a Senior Software Engineer at WP Engine and Co-Founder of Dodeca Creative, specializing in performance optimization and accessibility in software development.
Company
Sarah Ricker currently works at WP Engine as a Senior Software Engineer in Austin, Texas. WP Engine is a technology company focused on providing web hosting and software solutions. In addition to her role at WP Engine, Sarah is also the Co-Founder of Dodeca Creative, based in Austin, Texas.
Title
Sarah Ricker holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at WP Engine, where she specializes in performance optimization and accessibility in software development. She has a history of progressive roles at WP Engine, starting as a Web Developer and moving up to Software Engineer before her current senior position.
Work Experience
Sarah Ricker has extensive experience in the tech industry, having worked in various roles and companies. She began her career as a Digital Marketing Manager (Web & Graphic Design) at Open Mortgage, LLC in 2013. She then moved on to Workhorse Marketing as a Web Developer, where she worked for three years. After that, she had a series of web development roles at places like the Texas Senate, Envision Creative, and Rallyhood before joining WP Engine in 2019. She has also worked as a Graduate Assistant at Shippensburg University in several capacities.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Ricker earned a Master of Science degree from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. She also studied at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University. Her expertise includes performance optimization, accessibility, and intuitive UX/UI design. She actively uses technologies like Vue.js and Ruby on Rails and employs Agile Methodologies in her work.
Technological Focus
In her role at WP Engine, Sarah Ricker focuses on enhancing the builder experience through dependable deployment products. She utilizes technologies such as Vue.js and Ruby on Rails and incorporates Agile Methodologies into her workflows. Sarah also has a strong interest in intuitive UX/UI design and continuously seeks out emerging technologies to integrate into her projects.