AboutBuilt and shipped a "Strangers Things" app from a messy prototype to a deployed Vercel product by running informal user tests and converting UX pain points (login friction, clunky messaging, session persistence) into targeted technical fixes. Also has teaching/demo experience, including adapting a Scratch coding workshop for young students, highlighting strong audience-aware communication and troubleshooting skills.
ExperienceSubstitute Teacher The San Francisco School
Software Engineer Strangers Things
Software Engineer Twinstagram
Yoga Teacher Self-Employed
Program Coordinator Division of Continuing Studies
EducationFullstack Academy bootcamp, Software Engineering (2023)
Evergreen State College bachelor, Post-Colonial Studies (2009)
Key StrengthsTranslates non-technical user feedback into concrete engineering changes Prototype-to-production execution (iterative testing and deployment to Vercel) Systematic real-time troubleshooting (reproduce issue, checklist, workaround then permanent fix) Strong debugging of state/session persistence issues (token storage/logout problems) Adapts technical communication to audience level (e.g., Scratch workshop for 1st–3rd graders) Customer-facing communication: narrates technical work in plain language to build trust Reference HighlightsStrongly Recommended
Produces consistent results on complex projects Writes beautiful code Excellent communicator with clients Effectively supports complex deployments and rollouts end-to-end Works well with technical and non-technical colleagues Uses DEI training to improve team collaboration Quick thinker Creative Goal-oriented Trusted advisor for quick, important decisions Takes ownership when other teams struggle Versatile across front-end and back-end work Leads without creating friction ('without ruffling any feathers') Skilled leader Recommended without reservation Effective communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Strong technical and communication skills (positive peer feedback) Adjusts quickly in fast-moving/ambiguous environments Handles changing requirements well Takes ownership and leads teams Ensures solid communication with stakeholders Excellent soft skills; strong liaison between technical and business groups Warm personality that makes people feel comfortable Discover more candidates like Patsy Search across thousands of pre-screened, high-quality, high-intent candidates on Reval.
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