
About
Hey there 👋 My name is Casey Burridge. I’m a full-stack marketer working in the tech industry.
I bring a practical, data-driven approach to marketing. My background also includes technical consulting in adtech and open-source ecosystems like WordPress, giving me a deep understanding of the platforms and systems that power the modern web.
Holding a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management from Salford Business School, I apply systems thinking to marketing problems and believe in a holistic approach to marketing strategy and organic growth.
Education
The University of Salford (May 2025)
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems Management
Grade: Distinction
Thesis: Exploring the Role of Systems Thinking in Strategic Decision-Making Among Digital Marketers. Available at: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.29513867.v1.
The University of Cape Town (Jan 2019)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry (Incomplete)
Grade: Dean’s Merit List
I completed one full year and then left to pursue an opportunity in the tech industry.
Experience
- GravityKit: Marketing Coordinator (March 2021 – Present)
- TheHoth: Content Marketer (Oct 2020 – Mar 2021)
- Avocet Systems (Ac. Lumen Research): Technical Consultant (Sep 2018 – Oct 2019)
- Freelancer specialising in web design & SEO (Jan 2018 – Jan 2019)
- NIT Beijing: English Language Teacher (Aug 2014 – Aug 2016)
Skills
- Technical: Advanced proficiency in WordPress; Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, JS, and Python.
- Marketing: Highly proficient in SEO (incl. GEO / AEO / AIO), content engineering, content strategy, email marketing, PPC advertising (incl. Google and Meta ads), CRO, AI integration and automation.
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Content & Appearances
A small selection of my recent articles and podcast appearances.
- Navigating AI and marketing (Breakdown podcast)
- Standing out in an AI world: A practical playbook for marketers (Popup Maker)
- How generative AI is transforming marketing content creation (GradientSurge)
- WordPress and the AI-powered web: Why open source still wins (GravityKit)
- Tools for web agencies: Delivering tailored solutions for clients (Gravity Forms)