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We’ve added more smart folks to our client and strategic teams. Join us in welcoming our new team members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nirmal Mekala, Software Engineer.<\/strong> Nirmal joins Clockwork with a background in full-stack engineering and curriculum development. His passion for solving problems with code makes him a great addition to our team \u2014 welcome, Nirmal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanie Shirley, VP Sales and Marketing.<\/strong> Melanie has been a Clockwork client for multiple initiatives  throughout her career. Now, Melanie joins our Business Development team to lead marketing and strategy. Melanie was previously VP of Sales and Marketing at Learner\u2019s Edge, eyebobs, and Menttium Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Marcouiller, Client Strategist. <\/strong>We\u2019re excited to welcome Nick to our team after previously working with him as our client. Before joining Clockwork, Nick\u2019s career included time as a Digital Strategist at communications firms Padilla and Tunheim, as well as 3M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carly Stevens, Client Strategist.<\/strong> Carly joins Clockwork following career stops as Implementation Project Manager and Associate Principal, Digital Solutions at Korn Ferry, Aon Hewitt, and Modern Survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaden Johnston, Director of Business Development<\/strong>. Jaden\u2019s background includes both agency and product sales, operations, and people leadership. She joins Clockwork following her roles as Head of Operations and Business Development and VP Client Success at Tugboat and Lumen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amareya Allen-Dabney, Software Engineer (front-end).<\/strong> We had the pleasure of working with Amareya when she completed the Clockwork Apprenticeship Program in 2019. Amareya  joins us again  following her time as a software developer at Foundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Wall, Senior User Interface Designer.<\/strong> Autumn brings well-rounded expertise in Visual Design and User Experience Architecture to our team. She joins Clockwork following her role as Interactive Designer at Perrill (formerly First Scribe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Clockwork:<\/strong> Clockwork is an experience design and technology agency founded in 2002. We help our clients with business transformation, digital\/technology consulting, experience design, and digital product development. We transform business by uniting people, processes, and technology around business solutions. In a sea of digital options and opportunities, we help you catch up, keep up, and level up. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Software Company in Minneapolis by Design Rush. Learn more here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in joining our team? Check out our openings<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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