# Patty Otero > Backend focused Full Stack Software Engineer | Python, Django, Typescript, React Location: Portland, Oregon, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/pattyotero Software Engineer • Educator • Parent Python • Django • JavaScript • Typescript • React My background as an educator has shaped me into a reliable, tenacious, and empathetic software engineer. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Sure Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 ### Associate Software Engineer @ Sure Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 ### Full Stack Developer @ The Collab Lab Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 • Worked collaboratively with 3 other developers using an agile approach to build a React "smart shopping list" web application. • Performed weekly demos of completed weekly features and approved peers’ pull requests. • Integrated Firebase NoSQL database to store and manage real-time shopping list data. ### Software Development Intern @ EyeCue Lab Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 • Planned, developed, and deployed an original full stack multiplayer web game as part of a team of four interns following agile methodologies such as sprints, product planning, and daily scrums. • Played a key role in building out the API, debugging front-end and back-end issues, and setting up game logic. • Independently developed critical game features such as multiple players controlling one cart, multiple teams in the game at once, all Es6 classes, and randomly generated maps. ### Substitute Teacher @ Portland Public Schools Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Portland, Oregon • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by successfully stepping into diverse teaching roles and subject areas, effectively delivering lessons across a broad range of topics. • Problem-solved independently in unfamiliar environments. ### Community Program Coordinator @ The Street Trust Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Portland, Oregon • Coordinated a community program for women, trans, femme, and non-binary cyclists & aspiring cyclists. • Managed social media for program. • Designed and published web material for events and programs. ### Program Instructor @ The Street Trust Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Portland, Oregon • Designed curriculum incorporating technology for more accessible and efficient lessons. • Maintained organized, safe, and fun environments with up to 30 students outside on bikes. ### Program Instructor @ Community Cycling Center Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Portland, Oregon • Instructed week-long summer bike camps for 5-14-year-olds. • Designed and led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops. • Instructed and developed camps specially designed for girls developing bike mechanic skills. ### Program Coordinator @ Community Cycling Center Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Portland, Oregon • Coordinated two distinct community programs: BIKETOWN for All and Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC). • Designed and facilitated workshops, meetings, and program activities in English and Spanish. • Organized a satellite community bike seasonal pop-up shop. ### Student Teacher @ David Douglas School District Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area ## Education ### Full Stack Software Development bootcamp Epicodus Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 ### Master of Education - MEd in Secondary Language Arts Portland State University ### Bachelor of Liberal Arts - BA The Evergreen State College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pattyotero --- Source: https://flows.cv/pattyotero JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/pattyotero/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29