# Sarah Ann Garcia > Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Ascend Analytics Location: Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sarahanngarcia With a proven track record as a Software Engineer, I've led transformative projects at Quickdraw Development and Kayhan Space. At Quickdraw, I spearheaded the creation of a React-based boilerplate application, reducing project development time by 25%. At Kayhan as the Lead Frontend Web Developer, I played a pivotal role in developing a satellite monitoring solution with React, Redux, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Material UI. Coordinating sprints and crafting policy documents, I reduced developer onboarding time and improved team productivity. Let's bring efficiency and innovation to your projects! ## Work Experience ### Senior Fullstack Software Engineer @ Ascend Analytics Jan 2024 – Present | Boulder, Colorado, United States ### Software Engineer @ Quick Draw Development Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Remote - Spearheaded the creation of a boilerplate application, prioritizing essential components, authentication, API models, fetch wrappers, build scripts, and common pages. Harnessing React, Typescript, Next.js, Node.js, and Tailwind CSS, this initiative notably cut new project development time by 25%. - Created 3 APIs following principles of Domain-driven Design (DDD) using Node.js which established maintainable and organized code. - Led agile processes to drive project success, leading sprint planning and daily stand-up meetings as the Scrum Master. Ownership of the product roadmap was key in maintaining cost-effectiveness throughout the projects. - Collaborated with the development team on project planning, sprint cycles, client beta testing, and post-launch bugs to produce 4 enterprise software applications ### Lead Frontend Web Developer @ Kayhan Space Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Remote - Pioneered the development of a satellite monitoring solution, leading a team in the ground-up construction of an application and API, harnessing React, Redux, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Material UI. - Demonstrated expertise in sprint coordination, ensuring the successful execution of sprint planning, backlog grooming, weekly scrums, and sprint reviews within the Scrum framework. - Crafted over 10 comprehensive policy documents delineating best practices for component development and testing in the primary user-facing application and supporting API, resulting in reduced developer onboarding time, heightened team productivity, and improved code cohesion. - Took ownership of design tasks, managing them throughout the entire process, and ensuring strict guideline adherence. This approach directly impacted and improved the daily tasks of 4 developers. ### Web Engineer @ Quick Draw Development Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Remote ### Freelance Full Stack Developer Student @ Thinkful Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 Thinkful is an immersive full stack web development course, where I worked one-on-one with a mentor multiple times a week. The result of my studies are the following projects. PhotoLife - HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, & NodeJS (May 2018) PhotoLife app is used to journal your life, in photos. A user can make entries daily, weekly, or as often as they like. Each entry can be captioned which makes the entry searchable by caption. Mind Palace - HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, & NodeJS (March 2018) The Mind Palace app organizes the overflow of the mind. Schedules, bill paying, grocery lists, playdates, dreams, goals, ambitions... Mind Palace allows you to take all of these aspects of your life and store them in one place. RecipeDepot - HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, & jQuery (November 2017) The RecipeDepot app utilizes a third party API to find recipes for any lifestyle with search refinement capabilities. ### Mechanical Engineer @ Trackmobile® LLC Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 - Designed over 50 machine elements/systems, utilizing CAD software and FEA analysis tools to verify design safety and efficacy. - Debugged over 100 electrical bugs on railcar movers using electrical design diagnostics and knowledge of the multiplex controller database construction. - Utilized GUI programming and basic diagnostics, including graphic element creations to add a GUI interface for 3 new railcar mover features. ### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ MTS Systems Corporation Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN • Performed friction analysis and testing for swivel joints and a composite clutch material • Tested/set up an advanced controller and hydraulic system for a Road Simulator • Designed and set up bearing housing oil monitoring for a Rolling Road system ### Computer Science Teaching Assistant & Tutor @ Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Atlanta, GA • Gave a weekly lecture review • Tutored in the Computer Science department • Graded homework assignments, labs, and tests ### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ ExxonMobil Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area • Determined root-cause of pump failure and implemented improvements • Gained experience with plant maintenance and equipment • Experienced working through a mechanical line overhaul ### Service Engineering Intern @ Cummins Inc. Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Columbus, IN • Created training documentation for turbocharger failure analysis • Experience with Six Sigma • Training courses: Engine Familiarization, Component Evaluation & Failure Analysis, and MATLAB ### Math & Science Tutor @ Columbus State University Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | Columbus, Georgia Area • Tutored all levels of mathematics through Calculus III • Tutored Chemistry and Physics • Interacted with and taught students ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 ### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Mechanical Engineering Columbus State University Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-ann-garcia - Website: https://sgarcia30.github.io/portfolio/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/sarahanngarcia JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sarahanngarcia/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22