# Saige Leslie > Systems Software Engineer at NM Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/saigeleslie Full stack web developer with a mind for problem-solving and a desire to push the progression of my communities. With experience in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React and Redux and studies in Mechanical Engineering, I discovered web development through a passion to create. I bring strong skills in critical analysis, teamwork and project management that help companies create an environment that focuses on productivity and positivity. With my background in retail and event planning, I brought an undeniable drive to Flatiron School that will prove invaluable to any company. ## Work Experience ### Systems Software Engineer @ Northwestern Mutual Jan 2023 – Present | United States ### Front End Software Engineer @ GoFan Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States + Using TDD with React Testing Library and Jest to rebuild our digital ticketing UI with NextJs, React Hooks, React Native with Hooks, and Typescript to serve over 15,000 high schools + Assisted in designing and documenting architecture to optimize code reuse in a shared native and web mono repository + Improved existing client-facing UIs through bug fixes and testing improvements ### Software Engineer I @ 2U Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Brooklyn, New York + Owned the code base for the Javascript/Pug frontend authentication application of over 60 hosted websites + Refactored the subscription service of our GraphQL database written in Elixir to improve reliability and better handle errors + Developed endpoints on our Python authentication service to improve software security, introduce more performant SQL queries and automate requests made in support tickets + Ensured GDPR compliance for 30+ universities through the implementation and configuration of Cookie Management + Monitored and debugged errors using tools like SumoLogic, Grafana and NewRelic + Maintained and managed deployments of multiple applications in containerized environment using Docker and Kubernetes ### Software Engineer Apprentice @ 2U Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area + Built an admin interface in React on top of the team’s flagship Elixir/Phoenix umbrella app using TDD with Jest and Enzyme + Wrote scripts in New Relics to automate alerting of errors on over 60 hosted websites, improving SLA response time + Delivered a presentation to introduce other teams to GraphQL and how to apply that tool to their current projects ### Full Stack Web Developer @ Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Dumbo, Brooklyn An intensive training program designed to equip New Yorkers with the skills necessary to launch careers in web development. This program includes three months of intensive, full-time on-campus training, including classes/lectures, individual, pair and group programming projects, code challenges, presentations and more. + Studied a variety of web development languages, frameworks, and libraries in-depth, including Ruby, Rails, Sinatra, Javascript, jQuery, SQL, ActiveRecord, Git, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap + Collaborated on project teams to develop and present a variety of web-based applications and build web development skills and efficiency Technical projects include: RegX - A progressive web app to develop and test your regular expression knowledge + Proxied and cached files with a service worker to enable offline capabilities + Combined Redux with React to manage the state of the application + Attached a web manifest to imitate a mobile app icon with the 'Add to Homescreen' feature + Applied Animation.css to style animations and create an engaging experience TarotVR - An immersive VR experience to read Tarot cards + Applied Aframe Library to create a Virtual Reality playground + Enacted JWT library to authorize and authenticate users on both ends of application + Administered React-Router library to dynamically create multiple pages + Integrated Ruby on Rails to store Tarot readings and user data GitFolio - A website that produces a boilerplate template to help new developers create a professional portfolio + Utilized GraphQL to acquire data from Github’s API + Integrated Ruby on Rails to store user information + Used Link Preview API to obtain information form URL links + Implemented ES6 Javascript Classes to render the HTML boilerplate ### Sales Associate @ Toys"R"Us Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Valley Stream, New York + Worked with a team to manage and replenish the store’s stock + Loaded and unloaded truck cargo in a fast-paced environment to ensure the movement of 30,000+ units +Engaged families with strong interpersonal skills to finalize sales ### Student Life Coordinator @ Andrews University Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | 8975 US-31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104 + Coordinated with a team of students to brainstorm events to enhance the experience for students and reach the communities' in the surrounding area + Used interpersonal skills and marketing sense to promote events and reach audiences of over 3,000 students. + Required strong organizational and performative skills to successfully host events. ### Summer Intern @ Verdun Home Health Care Inc Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | 23218 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413 + Shadowed the CEO and founder of Verdun HHC. + Observed the leadership qualities to run a business + Organized and maintained the employ and pay of nurses with Human Resources + Developed a program through Excel to notify the expiration of certifications and other documents ### IT Assistant @ Great Lakes Adventist Academy Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | 7477 Academy Road, Cedar Lake, MI 48812 + Shadowed the head of the IT department + Set up, replaced hardware and programmed starting software for students' computers + Provided technical support to over 100 students and staff + Maintained office space and tidiness ### Counselor and Instructor @ Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | 336 Woodmere Blvd, Woodmere, NY 11598 While at LWA Summer Day, my main job was a counselor for "Nursery Athletics" though I performed much more. During counseling, I gave young children a taste of sports like soccer and an opportunity to challenge themselves physically through obstacle courses. Coordinating with two other counselors, we sought to teach them the value of sportsmanship and safe fun. As well as counseling, I coordinated with other teams, like the kitchen staff at times or the bus drivers, to maintain efficiency. ## Education ### 15 weeks - Software Engineering Immersive Program Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Mechanical Engineering Andrews University Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/saige-leslie - Website: https://twitter.com/saigexsaige --- Source: https://flows.cv/saigeleslie JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/saigeleslie/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23