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Brian Muenzenmeyer

Energizer · DISC type I
Principal Engineer at Target
📍 Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

Brian Muenzenmeyer is a Principal Engineer at Target, where he leads the Open Source Program Office. An accomplished author, he wrote "Approachable Open Source, " a primer on the open source landscape. His expertise is rooted in front-end platforms, innersource practices, and building developer communities. He holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Originally from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Brian now lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with his wife and four sons. He enjoys woodworking, landscaping, and playing soccer or chess with his kids. He and his wife also run a small business together and engage in a friendly pickleball rivalry on their makeshift court.

Interesting fact: One of Brians most prized possessions is a hammer given to him by his father, who was also always building things.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Principal Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
Personality Overview

How Brian shows up

Imaginative
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Brian cares about

Approachable Open Source
Authored a book on the topic, leads Target's OSPO, and is a maintainer for projects like the Node. js website. He focuses on making contribution more accessible.
Community Building
His work and writing emphasize the human side of software, focusing on creating inclusive communities, avoiding burnout, and encouraging contributions from diverse skillsets.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Principal Engineer
Target
9-2018 - 10-2022
Lead Front End Engineer
Target
7-2017 - 9-2018
Senior Front End Engineer
Target
9-2013 - 10-2022
Lead Maintainer: Pattern Lab Node
Open Source
4-2012 - 10-2022
Designer / Developer
Crunchy Owl LLC
In the press

Media appearances

637: Approachable Open Source with Brian Muenzenmeyer. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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"Friday Five" Featuring Brian Muenzenmeyer, Principal Engineer. Featured in Target Tech Blog
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Education
2009 - 2011
BS
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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