# Joanna Olson

> Senior Software Engineer I at HubSpot

Location: Greater Boston, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joannaolson

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer I @ HubSpot
Jan 2024 – Present

### Software Engineer II @ Artera
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

### Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead @ Vista
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
I lead a squad of engineers that are responsible for the development and architecture of a large portion of the pages on Vista's website, including product pages, category pages, post design configuration page, and more. As tech lead, I collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and UX designers to architect technological solutions for Vista's site and am responsible for determining team strategy when working towards achieving roadmap goals.

Main tech stack:
* Gatsby + React/Redux + GraphQL to statically generate our MFEs
* Node.js for backend services
* AWS for hosting frontends and backends

I am also one of the core leaders for our Women's Employee Resource Group (ERG), and a very active member in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion space in general.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Vista
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

### Software Engineer @ Vista
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Waltham, MA

### Software Engineering Intern @ Viasat Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Marlborough, MA
Responsible for the implementation of a system to predict future location of planes based on historical flight data to optimize data multi-casting to in-flight modems using neural networks in an Agile environment. Requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work cooperatively on a team, and an in-depth knowledge of Python programming, Amazon Web Services, and scikit-learn machine learning libraries.

### Teaching Assistant @ University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Amherst, MA
Responsible for holding weekly office hours where students can ask questions. Also in charge of grading and writing homework solutions. Requires a strong understanding of the programming language MATLAB and numerical methods, and the ability to communicate information with others.

COURSE: MIE 597NM - Intro to Numerical Methods

### Software Engineering Intern @ Pegasystems
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Cambridge, Massachusetts
Responsible for enhancements of product tool. Required strong understanding of Java programming,  problem solving skills, and knowledge of how to use the Pega 7 product. Worked and developed skills in agile SCRUM methodology.

### Teaching Assistant @ University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Amherst, Massachusetts
Held weekly laboratory sessions where students could ask questions regarding course material and was responsible for grading programming projects and exams. Required a strong understanding of the programming language MATLAB. 

COURSE: MIE 124 - Computer Programming for Engineering Problem Solving (MATLAB)

### Programmer @ ReloTrans
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Newburyport, MA
Responsible for maintenance and enhancement of a web-based vehicle relocation system using Microsoft Active Server Pages.

### Office Clerk @ Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Tewksbury, MA
Responsibilities included data and information organization, as well as the ability to learn new assignments quickly. 
**Seasonal employment during breaks from schooling**

### Counselor in Training @ Department of Community Services (DCS)
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Andover, MA
Coordinated activities for children ages 5-12, such as sports, board games, arts and crafts, and swimming.
Responsible for the safety of groups of 5-7 children during weekly field trips.
**Seasonal employment during breaks from schooling**


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

### High School Diploma
Andover High School
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-22