# Melissa A. > Fullstack | Frontend | Backend | Software Engineer | TypeScript | Javascript | React | Python | Django | Java | Next.js | Ruby | AI Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/melissaa A fullstack software engineer specialised in frontend, backend, and mobile development, my specialty is in creating seamless user experiences. Throughout my experience of delivering high-quality, production-ready software, I've specialized in primarily using TypeScript and JavaScript to build dynamic and responsive frontends in ReactJS, React Native, Next.js, etc: paired with Python/Django, Java, Node.js and relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL on the backend. I have deep knowledge in designing and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs, optimizing performance, writing maintainable code in Git-based workflows, and incorporating AI-driven workflows to improve engineering efficiency. I’m also highly experienced in SCRUM and Agile environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams through daily standups, sprint planning, and continuous participation in the SDLC from idea to product. EXPERTISE: Frontend: TypeScript, React, React Native, Redux, JavaScript (ES6+), Next.js, HTML5, CSS3 Backend: Python, Django, Java, Ruby on Rails Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB APIs: REST, GraphQL Tools & Practices: Git, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, Code reviews AI Tools: Github Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, Base44, Bolt.new, Replit Ultimately, I'm a collaborative and adaptable professional who sees technology as a space to blend creativity with problem-solving: while embracing both technical and professional challenges as opportunities for growth, learning, and continuous evolution in my career. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ MineralTree, Inc. Jan 2024 – Present - Integrate frontend applications (built in TypeScript, React, Redux, and Redux Thunk) with REST and GraphQL microservices, as well as a legacy application rewrite using modernized frameworks. - Implement unit tests for feature development using Jest and React Testing Library. - Develop integration and end-to-end tests with Cypress. - Participate in code reviews, sprint planning and retrospectives in an Agile Development team. ### Software Engineer @ MineralTree, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 ### Software Engineer Intern @ MineralTree, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 ### Temporary Assistant @ MineralTree, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Business Analyst @ N12 Technologies, Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Cambridge, MA • Built a Salesforce and Zapier integration to automate the company’s internal sales fulfillment process: to reduce fulfilment time and to easily monitor process stages. • Formulated a dashboard of charts using Salesforce to update team on a weekly basis on business development performance. • Responsible for overseeing the following department operations: o Creating purchase orders for team members to send to outside vendors. o Managing N12’s logistics – shipment, vendor payments, email communications, among others. ### MDP Financial Analyst (FP&A) - Management Accounting Group @ M&T Bank Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area •Built a costing model using Hyperion Essbase to monitor the entire Bank’s monthly charges by support department or revenue-generating unit. Monitored business seasonality and determined key trends. • Created a workflow diagram using Microsoft Visio to document procedures and protocol for departments in Financial Planning & Analysis during its Plan Process. Detected loops, reworked inefficiencies, and communicated Management Accounting Group’s deliverables. • Responsible for overseeing the following department operations: o Running monthly checks to determine accurate expense disbursement between departments. o Making modifications to existing cost allocations and creating new cost centers at request. o Maintaining Management Accounting Group’s reporting files on a monthly and ad hoc basis. • Formulated a model to determine cost center allocations for newly acquired Hudson City Bancorp revenue departments. ### Class Deans' Assistant @ Smith College Class Dean's Office Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | College Hall, Smith College We oversee the academic progress and standing of all students. We work with you to identify and clarify academic options and requirements and help you when you have difficulties with your classes. We oversee departmental honors, offer advice about transfer credits, communicate with faculty regarding extensions and suggest ways to resolve academic issues or problems. - Provide information to students to aid them in maximizing their time at Smith College. - Prepare files and information for incoming first-year Smith students. - Aid Administrative Assistants as well as Class Deans in processing information and organizing data and student appointments. ### Library Assistant @ Smith College Class Dean's Office Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Northampton, Massachusetts - Responsible for the circulation of books among students and faculty in the Pioneer Valley area in Western Massachusetts. - Communicate directly with faculty and students via traditional or electronic means. - Collect information regarding the use of library facilities for relevant analysis by the supervisors. ### USC Assistant @ Smith College User Support Center Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Northampton, MA - Provide telephone, email, and walk-in support for Smith students, faculty, and staff. - Support analysts in the USC and at Advantage Communications by resolving problems with Smith-standard desktop software and web-based services, email, voicemail, printing, and the Banner system. - Provide support for desktop computers, local and network printers, telephones, the Smith network, classrooms, and training rooms. - Process requests for loaner laptops, provide file-recovery and virus-detection services, and schedule the use of ITS training rooms. ### Math and Reading Tutor @ America Reads Homework House, Holyoke MA Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Holyoke, Massachusetts Homework House provides free after-school tutoring and mentoring for children in Holyoke, Massachusetts who are at-risk for academic failure and dropping out of school. Children are taught Math and Reading in a loving and caring environment. A volunteer tutor's aim is to help these children improve upon their literacy skills so they can become productive members of the community. We work towards rekindling their interests in learning and self-improvement - one page at a time without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender. ### Summer Intern @ Jacana Venture Partnership, LLC Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Jacana Partners is a private equity company that invests in entrepreneurs, builds successful small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and delivers sustainable financial and social returns. It is well-known that small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) are the engine of social and economic growth. SMEs are the driving force of a country’s GDP, wealth and Government tax revenues which can be used to fund public services like hospitals and schools, and infrastructural reform to improve our roads and power supply. In fact, every $1 invested in an SME generates an additional $10 in the local community. As an intern, my responsibilities are to: - Develop Excel Worksheets for Investment Officers using already acquired skills. - Research on possible markets for investment for Jacana Partners. - Analyse various financial models such as Balance sheets and Income statements using the financial tools acquired. - Communicate directly with Investment officers to acquire more finance-related and analytical skills for this field. ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts in Economics Smith College ### Bachelor of Arts in Economics The University of Manchester ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/melissa19 - Website: https://mpokumt.github.io/portfolio --- Source: https://flows.cv/melissaa JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/melissaa/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22