# Savannah Younts > Senior Software Engineer at Capital One Location: Denver, Colorado, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/savannahyounts Full stack software engineer with experience in React, React Native, JavaScript, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails. My background as an Art Director together with my love of both analytical thinking and design led to a passion for programming. I bring strong skills in critical thinking and project management that make me a self-starter as well as a team player. Having worked remotely from around the world, I have developed great self-management skills as well as a high degree of flexibility to accommodate a diversity of practical challenges. LANGUAGES: JavaScript, Java, PHP, HTML, CSS FRAMEWORKS: React.js, React Native, Vue, Redux + Thunk OTHER: AWS, ElasticSearch ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Capital One Jan 2022 – Present • Led efforts to enhance ATM-related software, utilizing React, TypeScript, WebSocket Servers, and Java to implement key features that improve user experience and operational efficiency. • Engineered an AWS Lambda function to automate event deployments via AWS EventBridge Scheduler, providing a streamlined solution for marketing to schedule content updates for ATM CMS. Configured IAM roles and policies to ensure granular, secure access controls, enabling the marketing team to manage deployment schedules and content through an intuitive UI. • Spearheaded the overhaul of a legacy JavaScript web components library, migrating it to LitElement and TypeScript to enhance maintainability and scalability; integrated Storybook.js for comprehensive component documentation and led the migration strategy in collaboration with the design team, ensuring a phased, efficient transition. • Contributed to documentation and knowledge sharing, ensuring seamless collaboration among developers, while also mentoring junior developers to help them grow their technical skills and navigate complex projects. • Collaborated extensively with partner QA and design teams to ensure projects were seen through their entire lifecycle, requiring continuous and effective communication between all stakeholders. ### Full Stack Web Developer @ Digital Bureau Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Greater Denver Area • Designed and developed a site redesign for Breakingviews (Thomson Reuters), transitioning from a traditional WordPress site to a React headless template. • Led frontend development for the PoppySeed Health chat app, a React Native application awarded Rock Health’s Top 50 in Digital Health and featured in the App Store. • Upgraded and optimized a custom ElasticSearch plugin for the Breakingviews WordPress site. • Developed new features and resolved bugs daily, improving speed, functionality, and usability across multiple client websites and applications. ### Front Desk Staff / Instructor @ Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Englewood, CO • Provide excellent customer service to adults and children, checking in an average of 500+ members per shift. • Sell an average of 3 memberships per week. • Resolve issues members have with their accounts, answer questions and give advice on the many options Earth Treks has to offer. • Lead Intro to Belay and Intro to Movement classes ranging from 1-2 hours with 4-8 participants. ### Freelance Graphic Designer @ Savy Creative Jan 2013 – Jan 2022 | Remote • Created all marketing materials and show graphics for BNI Global Conference 2017 which hosts approximately 3000 people. • Updated, edited and created 20+ logos for various companies. • Designed logos and collateral for 3 national scale conferences. ### Full Stack Web Development Student @ Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Denver Area 12 Week – Full Stack Web Immersive • Frontend: JS fundamentals (ES6+), Component Pattern, React.js, Redux + Thunk, jQuery • Backend: Ruby fundamentals, MVC pattern, Rails, SQL, ORMs, Active Record, Ruby on Rails Projects: Cerebral https://github.com/savyounts/cerebral Project description+ Built a Rails API backend to handle data storage and game logic. + Implemented single-page UI in React w/ Redux + Designed a dynamic nested form to create a deck containing many associated cards. + Utilized thunk middleware for asynchronous Redux actions to get/post data to/from the backend. GOAT (Get Out and Travel) https://github.com/savyounts/goat-with-js Project description+ Built frontend UI with jQuery and backend APIs using Ruby on Rails + Used Omniauth to integrate Facebook authentication + Designed database schema using SQLite3 and ActiveRecord associations + Used AJAX functionality to fetch and display different data based on user preference. + Created JavaScript front end with class-based JS syntax. + Designed user interface with custom CSS and graphics. Route Finder https://github.com/savyounts/route-finder Project description+ Used Sinatra to build MVC back end with RESTful routing and full CRUD functionality. + Designed user interface with custom CSS + Used browser cookies and Sessions object to allow users to sign in and out and to easily navigate to saved routes and to create new ones. + Built complex relationships using ActiveRecord framework. ### Partner Development Associate @ Evolve Vacation Rental Network Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Denver Area • Created a database of over 700 world-class US service companies through creative online research and networking outreaches. • Provided ongoing project support to 4+ Evolve teams to foster outstanding experience to all Evolve stakeholders. • Managed relationships with over 8,000 partners and clients. • Documented all activities in the company's CRM (Salesforce.com) and organized information. ### Art Director/Graphic Designer @ Savage Ultimate Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 • Communicated and collaborated with all departments to problem-solve and correct issues that may have occurred during any stage of a project. • Developed over 15 apparel items and designed all print and web marketing materials for the launch of the Savage Women’s line. • Coordinated and assigned an average of 50 projects a week to the appropriate designer based on strengths, skill set, and workload. • Managed a smooth, organized Art Department• Multi-tasked in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. • Designed original artwork for apparel worn by athletic teams and businesses around the world. ### Graphic Design Intern @ Campus Banner + Design Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Clemson, SC • Printed, mounted, bound and finished all projects that I designed along with other reprints that were ordered. • Held customer-facing role while developing quotes and retrieving project details through email, phone, and walk-in appointments. • Provided excellent customer service as lead CSR. • Optimized printing capacity through proper production management and scheduling. ## Education ### Full Stack Web Developer Program Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Graphic Communications Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 ### University of Galway Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/savyounts - GitHub: https://github.com/savyounts --- Source: https://flows.cv/savannahyounts JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/savannahyounts/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22