Christopher
Merino Brito

// who i am

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Ever since I laid my hands on a PlayStation 2, I was fascinated by electronics and, as I later learned, computers. My middle school math teacher introduced me to programming via Code.org, and I was hooked ever since. Naturally, I pursued a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (Fight On!). During my time at USC, I had the opportunity to intern at Microsoft and haven't looked back since. Outside of work, I'm a bit of a nerd — and I wear that badge proudly. I love gaming, and what started as a hobby eventually turned into tinkering with mods, emulators, and the tools that power them. I also stream on Twitch, which has been a fun way to mix my love of tech with a genuine love of people. At the end of the day, I'm someone who's always curious — whether that means diving deep into a new codebase, learning about someone's background over a conversation, or taking apart something just to see how it works.

// what i do

• Software Engineer at Microsoft, building with React and TypeScript for 3+ years. Currently working on infrastructure for the Power Platform Admin Center.
• C/C++ roots from computer engineering
• Hardware background in soldering, wirewrapping, and prototyping — including work with the ATmega328P