# Nicole Free > Web application developer with a M.S. in physics who delights in learning and new challenges Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nicolefree ## Work Experience ### Software Developer @ Joint Genome Institute Jan 2016 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Expand existing data pipelines to process data from new DNA sequencers and from new DNA sequencer software Maintain and enhance data pipelines for DNA sequencer data Create and maintain methods to migrate third-party DNA sequence data into JGI systems Enhance, maintain, and continue to develop internal web UI, designed to facilitate sequence data management ### Application Developer @ The Reynolds and Reynolds Company Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 Design, create, test, and maintain HTML, JavaScript, CSS, the grid control, and custom HTML helpers for a suite of web applications that are integrated with a non-web-based desktop application to help dealerships improve sales, customer relations, and efficiency Research and correct issues spanning SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and C# Optimize and enhance existing code for performance and standards Create and maintain documentation for custom grid control, custom HTML helpers, and UI portion of web application pages Mentor new developers ## Education ### Master's degree in Physics Ohio University ### BS in Physics Lipscomb University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicolefree --- Source: https://flows.cv/nicolefree JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nicolefree/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10