# Galen Otten

> Software Engineer II @ Babel Street

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/galenotten

I am a full-stack software engineer, primarily working across the stack with React, TypeScript, Java, and Spring Boot. My unique and diverse background in opera singing, computer science, foreign languages, and teaching has instilled in me a strong blend of creativity, adaptability, and a passion for learning and self-improvement. These experiences have further shaped my approach to my work in that I always love hearing new perspectives and ideas and am committed to making useful and meaningful contributions to the world.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ Babel Street
Jan 2024 – Present | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

### Software Engineer @ Babel Street
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

### Software Engineer Co-op @ Babel Street
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
- Migrated legacy C++ code to Java to help modernize the codebase

### Software Engineer Intern @ Kiva
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | United States
- Implemented a complete redesign of the Kiva Lending All Categories page, greatly enhancing the user experience and helping to modernize the website. This effort resulted in a 7.26% increase in deposit conversion rate for existing lenders.
- Collaborated closely with the UI design team and product managers
- Brainstormed new ideas as a part of the innovative New Products team

### English Second Language Teacher @ Boston International Academy
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### English Teaching Assistant in France @ Teaching Assistant Program in France USA
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Argentan, Normandy, France

### Front Desk Attendant @ Eastman School of Music
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Rochester, New York, United States


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Northeastern University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

### Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice/Opera
Eastman School of Music
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018

### German Language
Alpadia Language School
Jan 2017

### Italian Language
Centro Studi Italiani
Jan 2016


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-23