# Sierra O. > Software Engineer | Rewriting The Code | Hack.Diversity Alum Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sierrao As an extremely curious, detail-oriented tinkerer, I always seek my next challenge. I am passionate about creating universally accessible tools to foster a more inclusive society. With two years of professional experience and exposure to several modern technologies, I have built a strong foundation. I am interested in roles that touch on cybersecurity, backend, IoT, robotics, mobile development, or full-stack engineering. Let's chat! --> https://cal.com/wasobi ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Charles River Development Jan 2024 – Present | United States ### Private Tutor @ Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company Jan 2024 – Present Subject Areas: Computer Science (Collegiate, K-12), Spanish Language and Grammar (Collegiate, K-12) Conversational Spanish ### Community Ambassador @ Hack.Diversity Jan 2022 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Serves as a Community Ambassador to promote diversity in the tech industry, working to increase the representation of underrepresented groups, including Black and Latinx professionals • Actively engages in community advocacy by participating in professional panels and conducting interviews • Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment by mentoring fellows as well as prospective fellows ### Software Engineering Fellow @ Hack.Diversity Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Selected into the highly competitive Hack.Diversity 2022 Cohort to receive professional mentorship and targeted skills training to prepare for future success as a software engineer • Developed a responsive web application within a tight two-month timeframe, utilizing MVC Design, MongoDB, Express, React, and Node technologies ### Software Engineering Intern @ Rapid7 Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Designed and implemented microservices that leveraged the AWS SDK, REST endpoints, and the Slack API to streamline on-calls by allowing engineers to quickly access payload data in S3, accelerate throughput, and sustain CI/CD pipelines • Refactored the codebase for a large, distributed SaaS product, to boost reuse, simplify testing, and improve readability • Increased code coverage by engineering robust unit tests with Mockito, following Test-Driven Development principles • Debugged and exhaustively tested code by simulating testing scenarios using Sandbox as well as API calls with Postman • Delivered reliable, highly available features to users by using Git/GitHub to collaborate with senior and distinguished engineers to facilitate releases on EC2 instances ### Software Engineering Consultant @ Owl Labs Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Designed and implemented a visualization tool in C++ that enables developers to test features during live video streaming • Deployed a tool using Python and OpenCV to generate artificial conference room data on-demand for regression testing • Implemented in a Linux environment unit tests using Catch2 for middle-layer infrastructure that increases system stability ### Software Engineering Intern - Device @ Owl Labs Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Developed and fine-tuned a real-time C++ application that improves the accuracy of face detection using localization • Enhanced the Owl Intelligence System by adding a feature that allows users to control and save a custom Ignore Zone from their mobile devices • Refined knowledge of C++ fundamentals and IoT security principles using Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning ### Pharmacy Technician @ Walgreens Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | East Hampstead, New Hampshire, United States • Filled prescriptions under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist and assisted pharmacists in identifying ancillary supplies • Operated an electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS) independently to dispense and track medication • Coordinated and processed prior authorizations while leveraging insurance and information provided by the prescriber • Initiated outbound calls to provide medication adherence support to help patients increase positive health outcomes • Maintained inventory by completing checks, stocking or organizing displays, and following HIPAA guidelines for disposal • Collaborated with doctors to request or update outdated prescriptions • Scheduled routine vaccinations and administered COVID-19 tests • Conducted a benefits investigation for new patients, successfully researching and identifying gaps in coverage details ### Customer Service Associate @ Whole Foods Market Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Bedford, New Hampshire, United States • Managed competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment while handling Point-of-Sale (PoS) tasks during peak hours • Provided a positive customer service experience by remaining calm and focused when responding to inquiries • Displayed effective teamwork and communication skills by coordinating with colleagues to resolve issues ### Arts and Science Research Fellow @ University of Rhode Island Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Kingston, Rhode Island, United States • Investigated barriers faced by individuals with upper extremity impairments when biometric authentication • Conducted qualitative study to understand participant experiences and derive new use cases for device authentication • Utilized interviews to investigate the quality of user interactions with various devices during their daily routine ### Teaching Assistant @ University of Rhode Island Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Kingston, Rhode Island, United States • Provided academic support outside of class to strengthen their skills and develop industry-standard design practices • Worked with the instructor to grade assignments and coordinate what material to be covered in weekly lab sessions Courses: CSC 104: Logic Puzzles and Games for Analytical Thinking, CSC 271: Web Design and Programming, CSC 200: Computer Problem Solving For Science and Engineering ### Software Engineering Co-op @ FM Global Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Providence, Rhode Island Area • Architected an application critical to claim assessment using the MVC design pattern, C#, YAML, SQL, and HTTP/.NET • Sourced user feedback via in-person interviews that led to requirements gathering and design of user-centric features • Updated documentation for software integrations to help maintain design standards across the development team ### Intern en el Departamento de Informatíco @ VIDAL Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Madrid Area, Spain • Revitalized the Vademecum.es logo and published 15+ internationally distributed email campaigns for corporate partners • Deployed 100+ real-time urgent alerts regarding drug interactions and triaged website content errors daily • Standardized design templates and brand guidelines for web content, reducing marketing prep time by 50% • Acted as a correspondent between corporate partners in North America and the United Kingdom • Developed a marketing strategy for the annual launch of the internationally distributed e-book ### User Experience Developer @ Moody’s Analytics Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area • Developed interactive data visualizations with the JavaScript D3.js library for large datasets • Analyzed feasibility of new methods of data visualization use case and provided strategic data visualization recommendations for the redesign of Moody's.com • Collaborated with design leads to refine the methodology and create a design that reflected the needs of our clientele ### Science and Engineering Fellow @ University of Rhode Island Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Kingston, RI Selected to participate in a research fellowship under Dr. Geoffrey Bothun to conduct research in the field of Bionanotechnology. Investigated the toxicity of gold nanoparticles in order to establish modern practices and further understand applications. • Quantified data using various engineering software in order to analyze results • Selected from 30 students to present research at the 2014 LSAMP Poster Symposium ### Resident Advisor @ University of Rhode Island Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Butterfield Hall • Mentored 180+ first-year students and served as a resource as they transitioned into the university • Established meaningful relationships with first-year students to foster a sense of community • Used branding and marketing strategies to increase attendance to staff-lead programs • Facilitated 7-9 programs per semester that promoted diversity and ensured academic success • Utilized campus resources and skills to facilitate programs that encompass diversity, personal success, and community outreach • Fulfilled on-call duties to ensure the safety of the residents in the event of emergencies ### Lead Eagles Counselor @ Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 • Acted as a positive role model for younger adolescent volunteers (Counselors in Training) who aspired to become Counselors • Managed a team of 2-3 counselors and maintained a professional work standard to ensure that a strong and productive environment • Spearheaded new and exciting group programs catered to school-age children that stimulated learning, creativity, and social engagement • Coordinated camp programs with their assigned counselor to make them adaptable to a younger audience • Volunteered to help coordinate biweekly community gatherings that allowed campers to show their families the camp ## Education ### Bachelor’s Degree in B.S. in Computer Science, B.A. Spanish University of Rhode Island ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Ingenieria Informática Universidad de Zaragoza ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sierra-obi --- Source: https://flows.cv/sierrao JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sierrao/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-28