# Kolby Kiernan > Software Engineer @ Healthie Location: Austin, Texas, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kolby I’m a Full Stack Software Engineer at Healthie, where I build and optimize internal tools for our EHR platform, helping long-term healthcare providers streamline patient care. I work with Ruby models, methods, and associations, exposing them through GraphQL queries and mutations to build a scalable, modern UX using TypeScript and React for Healthie’s internal teams, partners, and customers. My journey into software engineering is rooted in diverse industry experience, spanning SaaS, fintech, health & wellness, sales, marketing, and even military leadership. This background gives me a unique problem-solving lens—one that blends technical expertise, adaptability, and clear communication. I thrive in collaborative environments that prioritize growth, innovation, and wellness, and I’m always excited to tackle the next challenge. Let’s connect: kolbykiernan.vercel.app 🚀 ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Healthie Jan 2024 – Present | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area ### Account Executive @ Boulevard Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Los Angeles, California, United States ▪ Optimized software solutions for salons, med spas, and beauty businesses by enhancing scheduling, communication, and appointment management systems. Led initiatives that improved retention, streamlined marketing, enhanced payment processing, and refined reporting, resulting in an 8% increase in client retention and a 15% YoY boost in new business close rates. ▪ Streamlined API integrations, including booking links, Zapier, and Shopify, while developing custom reporting solutions with Excel/CSV to enhance data accessibility and operational efficiency. ### District Manager @ Gallo Wine Company Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California ▪ Managed and developed team of 8 sales reps and 3 merchandisers across 144 accounts to accomplish 15% YoY growth during tenure ▪ Onboarded and trained new sales reps and merchandisers through the Gallo Sales Academy, while simultaneously overseeing and improving veteran reps with 25+ years experience ▪ Measured, analyzed, and directed team by hosting biweekly meetings in person and via zoom ▪ Delivered numerous quarterly presentations to entire distributor of 250+ employees to streamline a shared vision of success ▪ Successfully helped 3 sales reps and 1 merchandiser get promoted, as well as delivered and oversaw Performance Improvement Plans ▪ Motivated team during COVID pandemic, when consumer behavior increased by 55% ▪ Simultaneously studied for 9 months for (company sponsored) Certified Specialist of Wine test in order to enhance my product knowledge. Achieved a 95% - the highest score ever achieved at my distributor ### Chain Sales Representative @ Gallo Wine Company Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles, California ▪ Managed sales and distribution of Gallo portfolio for twenty-two drug and grocery accounts ▪ Created and presented custom presentations to promote new products and omnichannel programming ▪ Designed and built wine and spirits displays in order to promote the marketing and sales of established and new wine brands ▪ Won "Torchbearer of the Month" 3 times amongst the 45 sales reps in my area ▪ Finished as top Sales Rep for multiple sales incentives and grew territory business an average of 30% ### Sales Coordinator @ MediKeeper, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater San Diego Area ▪ Designed industry-relevant whitepapers, podcasts, gamification etc. to spark lead generation. ▪ Directly supported outside sales team by qualifying accounts, running discovery calls, and moving deals through early sales stages. ▪ Directly Reported to VP Sales and assisted in numerous demos which lead to successful partnerships ▪ Exhibited at national conferences and built personal relationships with clients. ### CDT Sergeant @ United States Army Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Greater San Diego Area ▪ Successfully moved up 5 ranks from CDT Private to CDT Staff Sergeant ▪ Applied tactical leadership to lead platoon-sized elements into high-stress environments ▪ Attended 5am Physical Training 3 days a week, took over 30 college units of military education and attended weekly field labs at Miramar military base ▪ Accounted for the physical, mental, educational, and leadership development of 50+ cadets ▪ Prepared to commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation ▪ Graduated from CIET- a month-long CDT Basic Training Course in Fort Knox, KY ## Education ### Software Development Certification in Computer Software Engineering San Diego State University Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Economics San Diego State University Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 ### High School Diploma Orange Lutheran High School Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kolby-kiernan - GitHub: https://github.com/kolbykiernan - Website: https://kolbykiernan.vercel.app/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/kolby JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kolby/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29