# Rebekkah Jou

> Software Engineer

Location: Nutley, New Jersey, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/rebekkah

As a software engineer who uses communication and teamwork in my full stack development equally as skillfully as any of my coding languages, I believe that the best software is easily readable, re-usable, and well-documented. I have worked on quickly scaling applications, and helped create features from database schema to server to rendering a seamless and beautiful user experience on the UI. The attention to detail needed in my time as an editor, as well as the leadership skills developed in leading various projects, also serve me well as a software engineer, and my continued passion for learning makes me excited to see what new skills and technologies I will incorporate into my work in the future.

Tech stack: Angular, Typescript, HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Git, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDb, PostgresSQL, React, Redux, React & Redux hooks, React Native, Mocha, Chai, Jest, DustJS, Knex JS, Airtable, GraphQl, D3, JIRA, Ag-Grid

Github: https://github.com/RebekkahJou

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ New Visions for Public Schools
Jan 2021 – Present | New York, New York, United States
-Expanded on existing codebase using scalable, well-tested, re-usable code, to serve a rapidly expanding, high-impact, large-scale product, helping drive company growth to new user bases 
-Added significant new features both as solo project developer and as part of a team of developers, from designing schemas for databases, to processing the data on the server, to delivering the data to the users on the front end through an intuitive UI, thus enhancing company relationships by responding to user needs and requests in a timely manner
-Improved efficiency, including through automating routine maintenance tasks previously taking 2 weeks' coding time to <1 day
-Became the local expert in areas of the existing codebase, documented the code to improve ease of onboarding for other developers, trained team members in the use of said code, and explained to non-coding members of department for better team cooperation
-Worked with QA team to responsively address 5+ bugs/day to ensure quality of data, client confidence, and user needs in a fast-paced environment
-Balanced AI efficiency-enhancing software services with maintaining privacy, improving output while safeguarding PII

### Editor @ Measurement Incorporated
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Durham, North Carolina, United States

### Editor @ Measurement Incorporated
Jan 2013 – Jan 2019
-Coordinated editorial team timeline as lead editor on 4 projects, guiding 1-12 coworkers in producing high-quality tests meeting client specifications; communicated timelines and personnel needs to lead editor to ensure proper prioritization of all projects in the department
-Maintained flexible deadlines and prioritized multiple projects, working as team member, lead editor, or solo editor on 14+ projects, up to 6 projects concurrently
-Derived intent from complex materials and reworded syntax and material to clarify meaning, working in conjunction with specialists to ensure intended meaning preserved and clearly communicated
-Learned new software systems quickly and accurately; maintained expertise in multiple proprietary systems as needed
-Problem-solved issues with creative, professional solutions

### Editorial Assistant @ Measurement Incorporated
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | Durham, North Carolina, United States

### Author @ Author
Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 | Durham, North Carolina
-Produced marketing materials, promotional content, cover copy
-Created social media content across a variety of platforms, directed at audience
-Researched marketing best practices for media-specific purposes; designed product and conducted minor market research to determine appeal of product
-Wrote, laid out, edited, translated into multiple formats, and published on multiple self-publishing platforms 84K-word novel

### Floral Manager @ Harris Teeter
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | North Carolina, United States
-Organized a department and communicated with customers to build an excellent customer service experience
-Managed 1-3 floral assistants
-As a member of management team, helped set store-wide goals and keep all departments operating at peak efficiency, while ensuring a peaceful and orderly store

### Cashier @ Harris Teeter
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
-Handled cash transactions 
-Processed consumer transactions with maximum efficiency and safety
-Gave excellent and cheerful customer service at all times
-Cross-trained in customer service, fresh foods, floral, and other departments as needed

### Mathematics Teacher @ Allen Middle School
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
-Managed 80+ students over 4 class periods
-Created responsive, invigorating, and thorough lesson plans
-Worked with a small group of teachers to create a welcoming team environment, and a large group of teachers to maintain grade-level and school-level curricular quality
-Engaged in self-motivated continuous professional development, school-sponsored professional development, and county-required development


## Education
### Full Stack Software Development
The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy

### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Middle Grades Education
Appalachian State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rebekkah-niles-jou

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Last updated: 2026-04-13