1997 - Founder Worked at Next
Our Founder Aaron Hillegass worked at NeXT computers when he was recruited by Steve Jobs at Apple.
2001 - Big Nerd Ranch Launches
Big Nerd Ranch pioneers a new way for programmers to learn in a controlled environment. The teachers are working programmers with well-honed teaching techniques. The courses reduce a semester's worth of knowledge into 5 days, with greater retention rates.
2011 - Mobile Ignites
Big Nerd Ranch produces unusually functional, intuitive products that allow our clients to leap ahead of competitors in usability and utility. Because User Interface and User Experience are crucial pieces in success, Big Nerd Ranch adds designers to our engineering teams rather than keeping the teams in silos.
2011-Present
Build Brilliance
Big Nerd Ranch has continued evolution of our Digital Product Development, providing discovery sprints and rapid prototyping. Big Nerd Ranch has a collection of consistent, effective practices, creating stable and maintainable products and growing our team to more than 100 from many disciplines.
Mission
Empowering individuals and organizations to dream big and achieve more through innovative digital
product development and training.
Culture
We’re proud of the unique culture at Big Nerd Ranch — it’s all about creating an environment for continuous growth. That way we are better able to help build brilliance for our clients. At Big Nerd Ranch, we are:
Brilliant & Curious
We are inquisitive and focused on learning. We believe that continuous improvement and adaptation makes us better developers and instructors.
Hard-working & Accountable
We believe that there is dignity in working hard and achieving results.
Kind & Authentic
We show our clients compassion and empathy. We treat each other with respect and generosity.
Leadership
Our forward-looking leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused and experienced leaders. The Big Nerd Ranch leadership team helps drive digital product development and training experience by engaging and accessing clients across the entire customer journey.
