# Chris Vogt > Principal Software Engineer @ GoDaddy | Growth, Dashboards, Agentic Experiences Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/chrisvogt With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, I specialize in creating user-focused digital ecosystems that empower business owners. At GoDaddy, I lead the development of intelligent dashboards and AI-powered tools within the "Venture Home" platform, helping customers gain actionable insights to grow their businesses. My mission is to craft seamless, data-driven experiences that align with GoDaddy's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. At GoDaddy, I contribute to building logged-in customer experiences and enhancing in-app navigation for business owners. I work on Airo™ features, delivering AI-driven insights and tools that simplify decision-making processes. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape scalable, intuitive solutions that drive engagement and business success. ## Work Experience ### Principal Software Engineer @ GoDaddy Jan 2017 – Present | San Francisco, California Current Role: Software Engineer V at GoDaddy ➤ Tech Lead and Principal Engineer for the logged-in customer experience (aka "Venture Home") and in-app navigation for business owners. Our intelligent dashboards help customers understand how their business is performing and what tasks they should take next to grow their business. I also work on Airo™ features that surface AI tools and insights to customers. Previous Role: Software Engineer IV at GoDaddy ➤ Actively shaping and enhancing logged-in customer experiences by offering project-centric overviews of accounts and products, tailored with a business-focused navigation approach. ➤ Played a pivotal role in scaling a product from approximately 100k MAU to a staggering 3mm MAU. ➤ Spearheaded technical initiatives and led A/B testing campaigns for new navigational tools, aiming to boost product discovery and adoption across diverse product lines. Previous Role: Software Engineer III at GoDaddy ➤ Engineered advanced customer dashboards specifically for Marketing and Websites clientele, enabling insightful comparisons of their marketing initiatives against industry benchmarks. ➤ Developed and refined features that not only aided customers in business growth but also streamlined their onboarding for various products. ### Front End Developer @ Salucro Healthcare Solutions Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States Built patient-facing online billing and payment software and created tools for medical providers to collect and process payments. Converted design mocks into feature prototypes to for user testing and experimentation. ### PHP Engineer @ Pan Am Education Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Phoenix, Arizona Software Developer in a VC-funded EdTech startup creating a new platform to connect English language learners to online tutors via telepresence and video conferencing. Worked on student, teacher and learning APIs for resellers, partners and vendors. ### Web Developer @ Art In Reality, LLC Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Phoenix, Arizona JK Realty (Both 1099 & W2 roles), March – November 2012 🏡 ➤ Collaborated with the marketing team to develop innovative web products, empowering real estate agents to effectively promote themselves and their property listings. ➤ Played an integral role in the creation of the company website, featuring MLS home search capabilities and real-time blog content syndication from agent sites within a Wordpress MultiSite ecosystem. ➤ Pioneered a Wordpress MultiSite platform for realty agents, incorporating bespoke plugins that facilitated effortless content customization and publishing. ➤ Architected a CakePHP application to seamlessly automate the generation of home slideshow videos for YouTube showcasing. National Laser Institute (1099), January 2012 🌐 ➤ Conceptualized and produced original print and digital marketing materials, encapsulating the brand's essence. ➤ Expertly transformed Photoshop designs into responsive HTML templates, ensuring visual coherence and web compatibility. ### Web Developer @ Encore Discovery Solutions Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Phoenix, Arizona Web Designer & Developer (Year 2) 🌐 ➤ Integral member of the Software Development team, specializing in crafting and refining design assets and frontend templates for an array of web products, catering to both internal stakeholders and clients. ➤ Collaborated closely with the Marketing team to conceive and build a Wordpress site, marking a significant evolution in the company's digital footprint. IT Engineer (Year 1) 💼 ➤ Served as the go-to Systems Administrator for a leading nationwide e-discovery provider, managing Windows servers across in-house and colocation facilities, while adeptly handling help desk queries. ➤ Undertook travel missions between Chicago and Los Angeles, overseeing the establishment of mobile e-discovery processing hubs, and managing critical hardware for material scanning and storage. ➤ Played a pivotal role in a substantial data center revamp project as the company approached the milestone of processing nearly a petabyte of e-discovery data. ➤ Designed original visual assets to enhance system aesthetics and took the lead in theming IT support portals. ### Graphic Designer @ Apogee Physicians Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Phoenix, Arizona Designed of the company logo, brand, and style, along with print marketing materials assets for the company website. Started with the company as an IT support engineer and was moved to Marketing to help with the creation of design after demonstrating skill in that area. Later promoted to Creative Director by the CEO and oversaw all print and web artwork as the company expanded nationwide. ## Education ### Associate in Science (AS) Phoenix College ### High School Diploma in Graphic Design NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cjvogt - Portfolio: https://www.chrisvogt.me --- Source: https://flows.cv/chrisvogt JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/chrisvogt/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-12