# Anna Kessler

> Senior Software Engineer at Degreed

Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/annakessler

Experienced frontend engineer and lifelong learner.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Degreed
Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 | Austin, Texas, United States

### Software Engineer II @ RigUp
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Austin, Texas Area
Worked as a full stack developer for the Managed Field Services Work Management web and mobile applications allowing RigUp admins and workers in the field to create, view, document, manage, and complete work.

Assembled and led team in planning and developing a React micro frontend application utilizing GraphQL within an accelerated timeline for both internal and external users to create, track, document, and verify work.

Conducted technical interviews for engineering candidates.

Performed daily standup meetings to discuss current project statuses and participate in weekly demos and bi-weekly retrospectives.

### Associate Senior Software Engineer @ Cerner Corporation
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Kansas City, Missouri
Worked as a full stack developer for the CareAware Transfer Center application allowing nurses to perform direct admissions, transfer requests, and consultation management within a hospital setting.

My proudest achievement was to have singlehandedly led the application's transition from pure JavaScript front end to a combination of React/Redux. This was my first large project using these technologies which helped earn me a distinguished rating in my organization. Distinguished is the highest earned rating we can be given which only about 3 people receive a year.

Collaborated with our UX team and incorporate client feedback to design and implement a user friendly interface.

Provided over the phone support for clients to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve production issues within the CareAware organization.

Performed daily stand up meetings to discuss current project statuses and participate in monthly retrospectives to demonstrate new functionality.

Planned and coordinated tasks for local and international team members. Mentor new team members in best practices.

Represented Cerner in a recruitment event at the University of Arkansas.

### Technical Specialist Intern - Shadowing Software Architect @ Lockheed Martin
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Ft. Worth, TX
Worked along side the Integrated Fighter Group on the F-16 fighter jet where I specifically planned, coded, and tested assigned projects for the MMC (modular mission computer) within the jet. The MMC provides the in flight processing power that allows the F-16 to carry out mission requirements.

My biggest achievement during this time was to watch one of my code changes go airborne from the runway.

Collaborated with a team of 9 members using Agile methodology.

Gave presentation to the VP of Product Development of the Integrated Fighter Group.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science
University of Arkansas
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/annairwinkessler

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Last updated: 2026-03-22