# Carrie Savinell

> Software Developer

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/carriesavinell

JavaScript | ReactJS | Redux | AWS

Full stack web developer with a passion for integrating technology into everyday life. I discovered an excitement for web development through managing end-user interface with a new breakthrough app for the US Senate and supported the rollout for their revamped website. This experience sparked a passion so strong, it led to a career change into implementing technologies in struggling or out-dated industries.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Octo
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Reston, VA
AWP:
Provides agile web programs on a secure AWS C2S hosted Node.js application 
 Supports the re-platforming of fundamental NGA Globe user interface and Search functionality using ReactJS, Redux, and React Context
 Assists in familiarizing the development team of React and its JS Testing utility, Enzyme
 Supports the integration of Typescript to support better code validation through static checking
 Develops single page applications that utilize REST services from SharePoint and other sources and displays that content using JS template languages -Handlebars and Angular
 Works with Agile team to complete code reviews, sprint planning, and backlog grooming

Kessel Run:
 Front & back end web development using ReactJS, Typescript, Java, Spring, and MySQL for an application used to streamline Target System Analysis to be deployed on a secured network
 Experience in a rapid development environment, paired programming, and secured pipelines
 Implementing Extreme Programming principles (XP): paired programming, unit testing, flat management structure, code simplicity and clarity, expectation of changes in the customer's requirements as time passes and problem is better understood, and frequent communication with customer and programmers

Eventkit:
Front & back end web development using ReactJS, Typescript, Redux, Python, and Django for an application that retrieves deployment-ready geospatial information by configuring geospatial data web services in the application.

Enterprise File Delivery:
A dissemination/subscription service for defense entities who need to stay up
to date with large scale Foundational GEOINT data. Created NestJS REST API microservices for NGA’s modernization efforts; database connections; dockerization and deployment via AWS services. Languages and tools for the effort: ReactJS, Redux, Node.JS, Oracle DB, AWS (SNS, EC2, S3), Git, Jenkins.

### Full-time Flatiron Web Dev Student @ Flatiron School
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Washington D.C. Metro Area
MyAir || React+Rails 
  Airbnb clone
  + Applied state management Redux for single store
  + Comprised of smart/container and dumb components for re-rendering data
  + Multiple reducers modify pieces of data off the store

Practice Made Perfect 
  Music studio app to manage instructors’ and students’ productivity/development
  + Built RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails and MVC pattern 
  + Powered jQuery and JavaScript for AJAX functionality
  + Deployed ActiveRecord Serializers to oversee JSON responses

Trail-Tracker 
  Collection manager of experienced or pre-planned running trails to be community-shared
  + Built full RESTful CRUD functionality using Sinatra with MVC framework
  + Configured user authentication and authorization using Bcrypt
  + Managed all SQL database interactions through ActiveRecord

### Executive Clerk @ United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Washington, DC
Collaborated with CreativeEngine in developing internal mobile/web apps providing expert analysis for congressional staff 
 Spearheaded/analyzed background checks for all presidential nominations for Committee Counsel and Senate floor votes
 Oversaw all committee hearings, while coordinating committee personnel, Senators, and members of the press
 Managed committee personnel in preparation for committee hearings, classified briefings, and business meetings 
 Co-operated with non-designated team on the parliamentarian functions/legislative processes

### Staff Assistant @ U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | 2207 Rayburn Building
Oversaw passport and visa casework; liaised with Congressional staff and State Dpt to ensure cases were properly executed
 Directly administered support and managed daily schedules for the Member and his Legislative Assistants
 Managed Intern Program: staff-led tours, communicating legislation to constituents, briefing policy research to Legislative Aids

### Financial Advisor @ AIG
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Knoxville, TN
Created and devised intuitive methods for excellent production 
Assisted customers in analyzing and planning for future goals

### Vocal Music Teacher @ Crown Conservatory
Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 | Powell, TN
Coached and assessed student's vocal achievement and overall progression


## Education
### Full-Stack Web Development
Flatiron School
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

### Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching
The Crown College
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

### Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance, General
The Crown College
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carrie-savinell-21209094
- Website: http://carriesavinell.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/CSavi

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Last updated: 2026-03-29