# Michelle Ward

> Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/michelleward

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Typescript, React,  JavaScript, Ruby, Golang, Node.js, Vue,js, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Selenium,  Jest, Protobuf, MQTT, Rust, AWS, Python, React-Testing-Library, Webpack, Babel, Deck.gl, Nebula.gl, Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Docker, Enzyme, Mocha/Chai, Microsoft Azure, Express, HTML/CSS, Styled Components, Figma, Yarn, NPM, Adobe Creative Cloud

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Nielsen
Jan 2022 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Parallel Systems
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Created a React/JavaScript app using Deck.gl and Nebula.gl to display information with the ability to edit existing and add new features. 
Created to view and interact with embedded devices in real time using React, MQTT and TypeScript.
Wrote python scripts to help run tests, and local development setup and execution.
Devised user stories, designed mockups, and created prototypes for potential web applications.
Implemented test suites with Jest, React-Testing-Library and Selenium for unit and end-to-end testing. 
Developed Rust code to support frontend requirements.
Converted existing code into TypeScript.
Deployed web applications with AWS and implemented SSO.

### Lead Software Engineering Immersive Resident @ Galvanize Inc
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Mentor students in developing the problem solving process and troubleshoot technical problems
Instruct students on JavaScript fundamentals, full-stack engineering concepts 
Assess and grade student code, communication skills, and provide feedback to drive positive outcomes

### Full Stack Software Engineer - Bujourney - productivity tracker MERN application @ Software Engineering Applications
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Designed productivity and task tracker with React, Bootstrap, MongoDB, and Express / Node
- Utilized Yelp, National Parks, Petfinder, and Spotify API to create an activity recommendation feature
- Implemented unit and integration testing with Jest and Enzyme

### Full Stack Engineer - Fjords - Optimize and scale backend legacy code for PERN application @ Software Engineering Applications
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Redesigned inherited codebase to support query speeds of 64ms with PostgreSQL
- Utilized Nginx as load balancer with EC2 and AMI to horizontally scale service, increasing throughput from 900rps to 1500rps
- Leveraged K6, Loader.io and New Relic for stress testing
Tech: Postgres, Express, React, Node, AWS EC2 S3 AMI, New Relic, Jest + Enzyme, K6, Loader.io

### Full Stack Developer - AXlia - A MERN application for displaying and browsing homes @ Software Engineering Applications
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Developed responsive user controls for item carousel using Conditional Rendering and JS to predict end of user scroll for smooth scrolling
- Utilized Styled Components so initial page load reduces requests to server and latency from 3s to under a second
- Deployed microservices with Docker to AWS EC2 to allow for reduced coupling
- Created responsive and dynamic web application with service-oriented architecture
-Leveraged Jest + Enzyme for unit and integration testing to prevent regression
Tech: MongoDB, Express, Node, React, Styled Components, Jest, Enzyme, AWS, Docker

### Digital Marketing Intern @ Colibri Digital Marketing
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
Create strategy to organize and streamline marketing materials and training processes
Create spreadsheets for project archives, content calendars, and understudy program
Provide trainings for clients on the different aspects of digital marketing
Create a master database to connect Google Drive, Asana, and other programs 
Review and edit materials and spreadsheets

### Event Manager @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States
Process ticket sales and other transactions, data entry,  and respond to customer inquiries
Provide front of house management for Morrison Concerts, chamber performances, and graduations
Prepare spaces for events, lectures, and music rehearsals (carrying and transporting heavy objects unassisted)
Respond and solve guest and client issues while providing a high level of customer service
Manage a small staff of ushers and crowds ranging from 200-1000 per event

### Marketing and Events Intern @ Merola Opera Program
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States
Create social media captions for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Review and edit media, informational material, Excel sheets
Assist in setup for performances, gala, and performances
Write video scripts and brainstorm questions for promotional material
Assemble letters, and appeals to be sent out
Research Merola Alumni to promote post program events
Summer 2019 events: Schwabacher Summer Concerts, If I Were You (World Premiere) and Merola Grand Finale

### Box Office Staff @ San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States
Process Ticket Reservations and Sales, and Answer customer inquiries through email and telephone
Connect clients with the appropriate department or staff
Data-entry input in Google Sheets


## Education
### Software Engineering Immersive
Hack Reactor
Jan 2020

### Master's degree in Music Performance, Bassoon
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

### Bachelor's degree in Music
San Francisco State University
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michelle~ward

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Last updated: 2026-03-22