Maximilian Tagher is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Mercury, a financial technology company providing banking services to startups. Before founding Mercury in 2017, he was a Software Engineer at Heyzap. He attended Western Kentucky University, where he was a champion in extemporaneous speaking on the forensics team before leaving to pursue technology.
Outside of his professional work, Maximilian is an avid photographer and rock climber. He also contributes to open-source software, specifically within the Yesod/Persistent ecosystem for the Haskell programming language, showcasing a deep interest in software development beyond his day-to-day role.
He chose Haskell as the programming language for Mercury from its inception due to its powerful features that prevent bugs, a critical factor for a banking service.
Maximilian Tagher
Chief Technology Officer at Mercury
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Fintech for Startups
Co-founded and leads technology for Mercury, a company built specifically to solve the banking challenges faced by new and growing technology companies.
Functional Programming
He is a proponent of using Haskell, a statically typed functional programming language, and has made open-source contributions to its ecosystem.
Rock Climbing
Publicly listed as an avid rock climber, indicating a personal passion for challenging and adventurous outdoor activities.
Media Appearances
Haskell in Mercury with Max Tagher. Featured in Spotify
Work History
8-2017
Chief Technology Officer at Mercury
8-2011 - 6-2017
Software Engineer at Heyzap (Acquired by Fyber)
Education
2009 - 2013
Education details unavailable from Western Kentucky University
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Technology Officer at Mercury
