# Calico Seders > Hacker | Dancer | Activist | Nerd Location: Seattle, Washington, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/calico ~In eternal pursuit of joyous expertise~ python | flask | django | javascript | react | angular | ruby | rails | mysql | html/css | git I’m an unconventional nerd, looking for an opportunity to work in collaboration with brilliant people in service of meaningful, big-picture change. Because of my background in linguistics and law, I bring an unusual perspective to the tech industry. I'm interested in complex problems and big questions. I want to leverage tech to empower communities and create a positive social impact. I draw upon a wide variety of life experiences, including my time as active duty military personnel, retail and service industry gigs, the creative arts, law school, and my technical education. These experiences allow me to connect on a personal level with a wide range of people from many different backgrounds and bring an eclectic skillset to a given problem. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ SEIU Jan 2024 – Present | Seattle, Washington, United States ### Full Stack Developer @ SingleOps Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Worked collaboratively with the product development team in designing new features and enhancing the current product. Developed front and back end of the application using Ruby on Rails, React and Javascript in a Docker environment. Responded to production events, triaged and prioritized based on customer impact vs in-flight work. ### Frontend Web Developer @ Getty Images Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Seattle, WA Worked on a constellation of Ruby on Rails apps with an amazing frontend team. Developed features for the Getty Images customer-facing applications (landing page, search page, asset, and account pages). Collaborated with designers and project managers in designing new features and enhancing the current product. Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, Rspec, Jasmine, Javascript, Coffeescript, AngularJS, HTML/CSS, git, Trello, agile ### Frontend Web Developer @ ampX2, Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Seattle AmpX2 (now defunct) was a cloud storage solution, similar to drop box. As a junior developer, I did a lot of code refactoring and test-writing. I also built and maintained the company's website using using the Middleman Ruby gem, HTML/CSS and Javascript. Since it was a small start up, I was able to collaborate closely with the designer and project manager, as well as the more senior devs. Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, Rspec, Javascript, Coffeescript, Jquery, Backbone.js, Python, Git, HTML/CSS, agile ### Free Lance Dance Instructor @ self-employed Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 | Seattle Taught group classes and private lessons in lindy hop, vintage jazz, slow dancing and ballet. Organized, promoted and directed successful dance workshops around the country. Created dance community-building projects. Won some competitions and stuff. Generally kicked ass. ### Firecontrolman 2nd Class Petty Officer @ US Navy Jan 1998 – Jan 2003 | Greater San Diego Area Had high entrance exams, attended various technical schools, became a radar console and display technician. On the USS John C Stennis, I was responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a plethora of combat systems equipment. I supervised the night shift of Division 5 of Combat Systems on an aircraft carrier. ## Education ### Master of Jurisprudence in Law University of Washington School of Law Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 ### Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice in Law University of Washington School of Law Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### BA in Lingustics, Programming University of Washington Jan 2003 – Jan 2009 ### Ruby on Rails Full Stack Certificate Codefellows Coding Bootcamp Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/calico-seders - Website: https://www.calicogoodrich.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/calico JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/calico/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22