# Nola Watson

> Software Developer

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nola

Software Engineer with hands-on experience leading the design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions from scratch. Motivated self-starter focused on working with diverse cross-functional teams to optimize the user experience while increasing performance, quality, stability, and reliability at scale.

## Work Experience
### Software Developer @ UNITE HERE
Jan 2023 – Present

### Computer Science Assistant/Peer Mentor @ The College of New Jersey
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
- Serve as an Assistant to TCNJ computer science professors facilitating 2 freshman-level computer science labs covering Computational Problem Solving and Data Structures.
- Act as a Peer Mentor for up to 60 students each semester by directly building student understanding of key programming concepts such as algorithms and data structures in Java and C++ and providing guidance on lab projects and assignments.

### IT Intern - MIS Unit @ NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
- Led the design and development of an inventory database and management application to organize and track users of electronic equipment in the CCRB from initial prototyping to testing, implementation, and imaging using PHP and MySQL.
- Consulted senior colleagues to gather requirements, research methodology, and present an initial device allocation database prototype to management for further feedback and refinement.
- Oversaw and supported the post-implementation phase by providing continuous system performance tracking.

### SAT Math Coach/After School Assistant @ Deliverance Children’s Ministry
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
- Served as a point of support, guidance, and advice for groups of 6 students preparing for the Math section of the SAT exam.
- Built trusting relationships with students and translated specific requirements into individualized & targeted learning plans.
- Optimized engagement and learning outcomes by performing extensive research to develop and supplement SAT prep materials with online resources in alignment with the contemporary standards and needs of each individual student.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The College of New Jersey

### Data Justice Academy
University of Virginia


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nola-watson1

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Last updated: 2026-04-13