Dorian Manning

Experience

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  LegalZoom

  Staff Software Engineer

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  We launched LegalZoom to make legal help accessible to all. Over the years we've remained a trusted partner to entrepreneurs, finding more ways to do more for small businesses. We see small business owners for the dreamers, strivers, and achievers they are—and we're here to support them at every stage with business formation, attorneys, and tax experts.

  • Developed a tax application frontend that provided a more seamless experience and decreased time to file
  • Migrated configuration infrastructure for backend services to make updates simpler, more reliable, and more secure
  • Added core features to improve loading experience and reduce TTFP by ~45% of customer account portal
  • Made improvements to reduce overhead of code changes and stabilize the dev experience utilizing best practices
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  Warby Parker

  Senior Software Engineer

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We’re constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact—and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale, be profitable, and do good in the world—without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Glasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams—we’ve got your eyes covered. Shop prescription eyewear starting at $95 online or find a store near you at warbyparker.com Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. As of 2020, over eight million pairs have been distributed—and we’re only just getting started. Learn more at warbyparker.com/buy-a-pair-give-a-pair. Community Guidelines: https://warbyparker.tumblr.com/post/680985512416313344/community-guidelines

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  PreK.com

  Software Engineer (SE2)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  PreK.com is an online marketplace that helps parents find the best childcare and preschool. Our early education experts work with preschools and parents to provide you with pre-vetted information about schools, enrollment, curriculum, and teachers. Together we are bringing clarity and efficiency to early childhood education—and setting up our kids for success.

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  Compass

  Frontend Engineer (SE2)

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  BuildASign.com

  Software Engineer

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  BuildASign.com is an award-winning online custom printing provider of signage, apparel and home decor items. Since the company's inception in 2005, BuildASign.com has set out to empower every individual and business to connect with those that matter most to them. Our focus is making it easy and affordable for people to share their message or tell their story with custom and personalized products. We relentlessly innovate and improve to provide our customers with exceptional value and an experience that fosters a long-lasting relationship. Over the past 15 years, the Austin based company has grown to over 450 employees. BuildASign also operates https://www.linkedin.com/redir/general-malware-page?url=EasyCanvasPrints%2ecom and AlliedShirts.com.

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  Asynchrony Solutions

  Software Engineer

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Asynchrony is an innovative software technology firm focused on the agile delivery of custom software applications. We design and develop rich-featured mobile applications from the ground up to help clients deliver on their mobility vision and support their mobile platform initiatives. Customers include Global 2000 companies and Government agencies. Our team is comprised of highly motivated experts, with a focus on hard-core engineering. We thrive on creating solutions that deliver exceptional real-world results. Our Agile development methodology allows us to be highly responsive to the evolving needs of our clients. It also ensures that the solutions we deliver really work. We leverage legacy systems as much as possible by using services oriented architecture to integrate them with newer technologies. That way, we help our clients meet their strategic objectives by maximizing the potential of their expertise, data and existing investments.

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  Daugherty Business Solutions

  Associate Consultant

  Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

  Daugherty specializes in helping companies think bigger, expect more and delivers results all with a real-world approach. Put simply - We’re committed to helping companies and our team members thrive. While every project is different, they all begin the same way—With us listening to our clients. We have a 38 year history of developing lasting relationships, driving business growth, and celebrating the people, talent and ideas that make it all possible. From public to private, Fortune 500 to startups, we pride ourselves on the value we provide and the skills to get the job done. Every day, our consultants are using their deep technology skills and strong business acumen to solve business problems for some of the largest organizations on the planet. Locations: St. Louis (HQ), Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, Columbus, Warsaw, Panama 2023 Awards: - Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® 1st Place (small category) - Top Workplaces in Columbus 2nd Place - Top Workplaces USA 2nd Place - St. Louis Business Journal 2023 Best Places to Work - Dallas Fort Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For - Top Workplaces in New Jersey - Star Tribune's Top Workplaces in Minneapolis - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces 2nd Place - St. Louis Business Journal's #1 Largest IT Consulting Firms & #1 Largest Software Developers - Best and Brightest Company to Work For In The Nation - Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness - Top Workplaces in Atlanta

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  Professional Alternative

  Consultant

  Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  We are hiring in all offices! Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC and Dallas, TX. TPA technologies, formerly know as The Professional Alternative, is a solutions partner serving the Information Technology needs of Corporate America and Government Business partners. We utilize methodologies developed over 10 years to provide "Best Fit" solutions. A proven leader in identifying technical professionals best suited to have an immediate and positive impact on the needs of our clients requirements. Business partners are provided with the ability to obtain desired results and the flexibility required to ensure cost effective solutions.