# Jessica Cottrell > Software Engineering Team Lead in .NET, Mental Health Advocate Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jessicacottrell Travel addict, recovering operations manager and full-time BIG PICTURE thinker. While my roots are in Node/React frameworks using JavaScript, I have worked primarily in .NET (C#) and have experience working on enterprise level features and products. I've had the opportunity to lead projects for clients as well as be a part of thriving teams. I am my happiest when I'm learning about architecture patterns and ways to break the mold using .NET! While constantly learning myself, I am a passionate and dedicated mentor and instructor. I achieve my goals by helping others achieve theirs - if I can help with any training or general coding or developer career questions, don't hesitate to reach out. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Kyndryl Jan 2025 – Present | Phoenix, Arizona, United States ### Software Engineering Team Lead @ Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 ### Senior Software Engineer @ Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Using the latest .NET technologies to write APIs that integrate with platforms such as DocuSign, Square and Business Central. Designs architecture for systems integration across vendors. Responsible for CI/CD via pipelines and app services in Azure. Maintains legacy platforms in MVC and ASP.NET Web Forms. ### Software Engineer @ Parallax Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Edina, Minnesota, United States Developed features for professional service automation and forecasting platform using domain-driven design, event sourcing and document-based data management. Created integrations with enterprise time tracking platforms, HRIS systems, and project management systems. Wrote external facing technical documentation. ### Software Engineer @ Nerdery Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Developed a large-scale customer portal and integrated call-center platforms. Architected APIs for energy consumption analysis. Studied cloud services and stakeholder management. ### Associate Software Engineer @ Nerdery Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Phoenix, Arizona Area ### Software Developer @ Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Used C# (MVC, WebForms, Core) to maintain homegrown internal event management web apps (CRM, CMS and auction manager), company website, and APIs. Also used JavaScript/TypeScript to support external apps. ### Event Instructor @ Thinkful Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Phoenix, Arizona Area In addition to shaping my experience as a full stack js developer, Thinkful allows me to help others learn to code and grow in tech. At evening Meetups and workshops, I teach, assist others and act as a moderator of panels on topics such as diversity in tech, jumping into data science and understanding programming roles. ### Web Developer @ We are Underground Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Program Manager @ Thunderbird School of Global Management Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Glendale, AZ As a Program Manager, I work with a highly skilled team to produce global executive education experiences delivered in-person with online components. Part of my role includes assembling accessible learning portals, communicating with those in high level leadership roles, assisting in proposal design, and pulling off seamless events from half-way around the world! I also enjoy the opportunity to improve processes within my department by writing manuals, rethinking efficiency and working towards a perfectly thorough on-boarding process. ### Site Specialist @ CEA Study Abroad Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Acted as the main point of contact and support for students (and sometimes their parents) from application to departure as they prepare for their study abroad program. Advised students and helps navigate the post-application process; answers questions and helps students to make thoughtful decisions on housing, the visa process, credit transfers, and financial matters. Detail-oriented to make sure the information you provide to students is accurate and timely. Using the phone, email, text messages, Skype, and Facebook, juggled many important tasks and support more than 200 students at any one time. Responsible for student retention through successful advising and counseling techniques. Made use of passion about education and international travel by supporting students prior to departure. Concurrently worked closely with the international staff to keep students informed of processes, changes, and climates abroad in order to ensure a smooth hand-off as students arrive in-country. Worked internally with colleagues to streamline, reevaluate and improve upon existing processes, communications and services provided to students through project management. ### Annual Giving Coordinator @ The LIVESTRONG Foundation Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Austin, Texas Area Imagined, executed, and managed donation programs to contribute to $750,000 revenue goal. Led external vendor partnerships, coordinated cross-functionally, and built relationships with generous donors. Additional responsibilities included: - Coordinated all donation fulfillment processes and procedures, including fulfillment of donor requests. - Played a lead role in managing relationship and provides daily communications with caging vendor. - Recorded and maintained procedures for all annual giving functions - Developed innovative fundraising ideas and solutions to help grow donor base and increase revenue within specific Annual Giving programs, including but not limited to: Tribute Wall, sustaining donors, workplace giving, and single-day giving events. - Contributed to ongoing maintenance and integrity of development database and works with finance and technology teams on bank deposits, flow of information and reconciliations. - Coordinated the Foundation’s federal and state registrations, solicitation licenses, and certification of good standing. - Maintained a stewardship portfolio of sustaining donors. Responsible for outreach several times per year for portfolio members and renewing lapsed and cancelled sustaining donors. ### Summer Research Fellow @ Princeton University Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Princeton, NJ As a SR-EIP student, I was funded through the Leadership Alliance and given the opportunity to receive mentorship on a research project from prestigious faculty of Princeton University. Under the direction of Dr. Tera Hunter, I conducted preliminary research analyzing the black male body as a symbol, and its portrayal by the media. This research also spoke to the social implications of embodying a black male in the United States. ## Education ### Full-Stack Web Development Thinkful Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 ### Bachelor's Degree in Modern Languages: German, French and Arabic St.Edward's University ### Diploma Sandra Day O'Connor High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-cottrell-0a1b4666 - Website: http://www.jessicacottrell.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/jessicacottrell JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jessicacottrell/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22