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About Me:

Former mathematics educator turned software engineer with 4 years delivering full‑stack solutions in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS. Recognized for translating complex problems into elegant code, mentoring junior developers, fixing baffling bugs, and pushing for and producing clear documentation. Following a planned family sabbatical (2023–2025) during which I continued freelancing and open‑source contributions, I’m ready to re‑enter the workforce full‑time.

Quick Links:

View my resume here.

View my linkedin here.

Career Highlights:

  • Qualtrics — Full‑Stack Engineer · 2021 – 2023

    Built scalable analytics and data infrastructure, led onboarding initiatives, and won org-wide hackathon for cloud architecture innovation.

      Slalom Build — Senior Software Engineer · Seattle, WA · 2019 – 2021

      Led backend development on high-throughput serverless systems, contributed to DevOps and documentation excellence, and drove impact through social good engineering.

        Code Fellows — Teaching Assistant & Teach in Training · Seattle, WA · 2018 – 2019

        Mentored and instructed students in full‑stack JavaScript development, debugging, and interview preparation.

          Planned Caregiving Sabbatical (2023–2025)

          Took a step back to raise two young children while continuing to hone my craft:

          Toolkit & Education

          • Technical Toolkit

            Experience ramping up quickly on new projects and technologies - leveraging company documentation and external learning resources.

            • Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), React, Node.js, Python
            • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFormation), Docker, CI/CD
            • Data & Analytics: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, REST/GraphQL APIs
            • Quality Practices: TDD, Jest, automated testing, peer reviews
            • Collaboration: Agile/Scrum, stakeholder workshops, architectural diagramming, technical writing and documentation.

            Education & Certifications

            • Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics, Lewis & Clark College (2016).
            • Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor Mathematics, Western Washington University (2013).
            • Code Fellows Software Development Bootcamp (2019) - Full Stack JavaScript, React, Node.js.
            • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2020), AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2020).
            • Ongoing professional development through online courses and workshops in advanced TypeScript, cloud architecture, and AI tooling.

          What's Next

          • I’m seeking a mission‑driven engineering team where I can:

            • Ship high‑impact features in modern TypeScript and cloud environments.
            • Leverage my mentoring, documentation, and code quality strengths to raise team velocity.
            • Grow into a Staff‑level engineer who shapes architecture and culture.