Karissa D.

Karissa D. has over a decade of experience in software engineering and web development, currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering for the City of Philadelphia since June 2014. In this role, Karissa D. leads a team responsible for critical business applications, including the city's main digital presence at phila.gov, while promoting agile practices and cross-department collaboration. Prior positions include Software Engineering Manager, Senior Software Engineer, and Front-end Developer at the City of Philadelphia, along with experience as an Instructor at the University of the Arts and Web Developer at Drexel University. Karissa D. began a freelance career as a web developer with Karissa Demi Designs from 2000 to 2010 and holds a BA in Digital Media from Drexel University.