# Noah Stern

> Software Engineer @ Coalition | Creator @noahsterncoffee

Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/noahstern

I am a full-stack software engineer with 5+ years building scalable products that drive real business impact. I specialize in backend systems using Python, Go, and Temporal, with strong product intuition from working closely with PMs to ship business-critical features on tight timelines. My experience spans B2B fintech at Coalition, enterprise networking at Cisco, and my own SaaS product (DM Spark) - giving me perspective across different scales and customer types.

Outside engineering, I'm the founder of NS Media LLC (NoahSternCoffee), where I've grown a coffee-focused brand to 750K+ followers and 100M+ video views. This creator experience has given me deep insight into building tools that actually work for end users, not just technical requirements.

I'm passionate about the intersection of engineering and product, especially tools that empower creators and small businesses. Always interested in connecting with fellow builders and discussing opportunities where technical excellence meets real user impact.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Coalition, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Present
Software Engineer on the Renewals Team at Coalition, leading automation and process improvements to streamline insurance renewals, while taking on increased responsibilities to drive key initiatives and deliver impactful, well-tested solutions

- Automated the application process, enabling Coalition to receive signed renewal insurance applications ~3 weeks earlier, streamlining operations and improving policyholder retention.
- Expanded the automatic renewal process to the UK, contributing to over £8M in GWP in the first year since enabling renewals in this region.
- Implemented system-wide retries through Temporal configurations, enhancing workflow reliability and improving service level objectives (SLOs).
- Streamlined the reissue flow by dynamically updating application questions, reducing unnecessary broker communication and improving clean renewal rates.
- Collaborated closely with PMs and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals, ensuring timely and well-tested feature delivery.
- Developed thorough test plans with clearly documented success criteria to ensure consistent and high-quality results.
- Field technical on-call requests, managing system performance, troubleshooting software issues, and providing real-time solutions to ensure smooth operations during critical periods

### Founder & Content Creator @ NS Media LLC
Jan 2023 – Present
Built @noahsterncoffee from zero to 900K+ followers and 100M+ video views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube -- entirely through organic content. Developed a niche-first strategy around specialty coffee education that consistently outperformed algorithmic benchmarks.

Manage all business operations for NS Media LLC: brand partnerships (Breville, Walmart, Oatly, Casabrews, Amazon), contract negotiation, invoicing, and P&L. Running a lean one-person media company.

### Software Engineer @ Cisco
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States
Developed a comprehensive telemetry data gathering REST API suite for Maps with
generated dashboards

Improved load time and performance for loading access points on maps by over 50%
through simplifying backend API code and rewriting and replacing the outdated model.

### Software Engineer Intern @ Coalition, Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
Accelerated client growth by designing and engineering an automated lead generator for the growth team. Generated thousands of new potential client leads.

Increased customer engagement by updating email templates.

### Data Science Intern @ Earnin
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
Automated the timesheet approval process by implementing optical character recognition (OCR) to parse through timesheets extracting relevant information.

Researched and identified new features for a neural network used in the lifetime value prediction model meant to improve customer churn and retention.

### iOS Software Engineer Intern @ Earnin
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019
Redesigned all dynamic variable A/B tests in the Earnin iOS application by creating an abstraction layer in Swift to streamline the process of updating and testing the application.

### Data Science Intern @ Earnin
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Palo Alto, California
Overhauled and recreated the internal A/B testing website and data analysis software in Python and Flask to streamline the process of creating, running, and reviewing all tests. Deployed with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins. Created hundreds of new tests and reanalyzed thousands of previous tests with impactful results during my internship.

### Lifeguard @ Oshman Family JCC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
Work as a lifeguard at the JCC helping keep the pool area safe and the patrons informed

### Intern @ Hello Heart
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017
Researched companies, found potential clients, and initiated a conversation with potential new leads.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of California, Davis

### Kehillah Jewish High School


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-11