# Jason Basuil > Software Engineer at UserTesting Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jasonbasuil I am a Software Engineer and a non-profit co-founder within the youth education space. I love thoughtfully creating and carefully building experiences for others that allow them to do more of what THEY want. Whether that’s building client-side front-end experiences for users or helping students realize their potential, I am motivated to help others DO and ACHIEVE more of what THEY want. Curious about the low-code movement, state management, fintech, human psychology, the biological basis of learning, and the role AI will play in the future of our educational systems JavaScript, ES6, TypeScript, React, Redux, Git, HTML, CSS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Express SQL, Postgresql, Heroku, Netlify Adobe XD, Figma, Material UI, Bootstrap Jira, Trello, Google Analytics Github: https://github.com/jasonbasuil ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer II @ UserTesting Jan 2026 – Present ### Software Engineer II @ User Interviews Jan 2022 – Jan 2026 ### Software Engineer I @ User Interviews Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### Software Engineer I @ EarnIn Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 ### Software Engineer Intern @ EarnIn Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, California Worked on the CX Tools pod and built internal tools for our 1000+ customer support agents. Assisted in the migration of a legacy support application into an updated version that increases usability, lessens cognitive load, and implements heightened security permissions for users. Supported new product releases like "Tip Yourself" and built user interfaces often handling sensitive PII and worked with stakeholders to ensure security/compliance. Took extra design work and gladly volunteered to design UI mockups in Figma when resources were short. JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, Jest/Enzyme testing, CSS, Material UI, Figma ### Co-Founder / Program Director (Volunteer) @ Destined for X Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Silicon Valley, CA I helped start an awesome non-profit organization benefiting underrepresented students! Check out our new site! Personally built in a week using React, React-Bootstrap. (www.destinedforx.com) We've seen a 900% increase in the number of students served since our founding in 2017! Our students have gone on to top colleges like Harvard, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon. We teach our students fundamental leadership skills that help them craft a fulfilling future. Leading the Product & Curriculum team since 2017. In 2020, led team to pivot to a 100% remote summer program. 4X number of students enrolled with 100% of surveyed students recommending our programs. Co-founder of an educational non-profit based in the Bay Area. Developed curriculum from the ground up which included the creation of a 125-page program manual and a 4-week online prep course for onboarding new students via Canvas LMS. Grew the founding team from 3 members to 9. Assisted in building partnerships with top tech companies and VC firms to bridge the gap between underrepresented students and opportunities in Silicon Valley. Hear more from our students: https://www.destinedforx.com/testimonials/ ### Software Engineer (Volunteer) @ Destined for X Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 I built our new website in 2020 in order to have more creative control and functionality! Product owner of the public-facing website for Destined for X (www.destinedforx.com). Open source. Built using React.js and deployed on Netlify, moving away from Squarespace and improving product extensibility. Building out additional content channels through a CMS like Prismic. Looking into opening an online store to sell merch as a way to raise money. We're always looking for open-source contributors to help build our product and improve the student experience! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to join in. ### Software Engineering Student @ Flatiron School Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Seattle Area Over 15 intense weeks of coding classes on-campus at Flatiron School, students learn to think, and build, like software engineers – from developing coding mastery to gaining an understanding of how products are designed and managed. In each three-week curriculum module, students develop key skills through interactive labs, lectures, and close collaboration, showcasing progress through Portfolio Projects. TECHNICAL PROJECTS TuneTest A Spotify guessing game that challenges users to guess their Top Tracks and Artists - Implemented OAuth 2.0 during login to ensure secure access to Spotify user data - Used React and custom CSS to keep the user interface modular and simple to manage state - Built a Rails API backend with RESTful API design, serialization, and Postgresql for simple storage of user data EventMatchr - Search for different events, save your favorites, and make purchases through Ticketmaster - Utilized Ticketmaster API endpoints to make get requests for events based on location and search term - Built a Rails API backend with RESTful API design and Postgresql for users and events - Used Javascript, Bootstrap, and custom CSS for user interface CityExplorer - Create new events in your city and have your friends RSVP - Built on Ruby on Rails with an MVC framework that adhere to RESTful conventions - Implemented cookies, sessions, and BCrypt for user authentication ### Product Specialist @ Enjoy Technology, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Seattle, Washington Ranked as one of the top performers in the Seattle market based on KPIs which included a consistent increasing sales percentage (Q1:29% Q2:30% Q3:34% ). Delivered over 600 customer experiences and maintained product knowledge on a day-to-day basis while also taking ownership over team development initiatives by leading workshops and developing new SOPs to increase market performance. #38 on LinkedIn Top Startups 2018 www.enjoy.com ### Office Administrator @ Seattle University Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 Managed and organized 200+ student academic records using online data management software such as TutorTrac as well as gained insight into the effectiveness of core services by collecting data from online surveys using Qualtrics. Managed projects and tasks using Trello and MS Office all while providing a positive customer service experience for students who come seeking assistance. ### Resident Assistant @ Seattle University Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Worked on a staff of 23 Resident Assistants and created student-centered programs while promoting academic excellence, health & wellness, and stress management for a residence hall of 700+ students. Built community and understood the needs of my residents. Developed conflict resolution skills and upheld the mission and policies of the university, frequently documenting noise, alcohol, and marijuana violations. ### Market Research Intern @LiquidPlanner @ Koru, Inc Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater Seattle Area I was one of eighteen students selected for the the July 2016 cohort where we partnered with LiquidPlanner, a high-growth project management software company. Scheduled 50+ phone interviews across multiple companies and contributed ideas to a market research project that were presented to company executives. Learned design thinking principles, customer outreach, market research, rapid prototyping, business intelligence, and communications. ### Lab Technician @ Seattle University Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Greater Seattle Area I was a quick learner in understanding the utilization and terminology of hundreds of medicals devices and equipment used by nursing students. Assisted in patient simulation labs. When I wasn't helping set up for labs or classes, I was stationed at the front desk where I answered several phone calls regarding college admissions, processed mail orders, and gave over 20 tours of the facility to guests, donors, and groups of 25+ prospective students and their parents. ### Orientation Advisor @ Seattle University Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Built community with new orientation staff, served as a role model for new students, and demonstrated cultural competency for a diverse population of students. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree Seattle University ### Software Engineering Immersive Flatiron School ### High School Diploma Bellarmine College Preparatory ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jasonbasuil --- Source: https://flows.cv/jasonbasuil JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jasonbasuil/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11