Perkbox
Merlin Cox is a seasoned software professional with extensive experience in back-end and web development, specializing in REST APIs and micro-services. Currently serving as a Senior Back-end Engineer at Perkbox since February 2019, Merlin develops solutions using Go (GoLang) and manages AWS infrastructure through tools like Terraform and Kubernetes. Prior roles include a Web Developer at BBC Global News Limited, where Merlin contributed to the development of a major BBC website, and various positions at BBC, focusing on PHP development, API integration, and data synchronization across AWS services. Merlin's career also includes significant tenure at Amnesty International, leading teams and overseeing full-stack development for public digital platforms, while educational background encompasses a BA Hons in Philosophy from the University of London.
Perkbox
Perkbox is a cloud-based HR technology platform designed to help improve staff engagement and interaction between management and teams. It offers a suite of products including a platform with access to best in class perks and services and a reward and recognition function. It serves companies of all sizes from SMEs to FTSEs with names such as OpenTable, Wasabi, Hawksmoor, Rentalcars and Levi Strauss & Co. and has 500,000+ users. Based in London and with offices in Sheffield, Perkbox also owns London-based Loyalty Bay, a platform for the automated delivery of digital rewards. Perkbox has raised over £11.0 million in funding from investors such as Alex Chesterman, founder of LoveFilm & Zoopla, Sherry Coutu, former advisory board member at Linkedin, as well as the leading European venture capital firm Draper Esprit.