# Victoria M. > Senior Software Engineer @ FreeWill | Helping Raise $1T for Non-Profits Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/victoriam Hello! My name is Tori (she/her/hers) and I am a full-stack senior software engineer with a handful of years of experience in software consulting. I've developed a handful of end-user web applications, services, and APIs on high-velocity agile teams across various industries. I have a passion for working on impactful projects and helping others grow in their career. My "superpower of positivity" has helped create uplifting and motivating team environments. This combined with my ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and directly with clients has helped me become a strong contributor on teams. When I'm not coding, I enjoy designing crochet patterns and creating crochet tutorials to help people all over the world learn how to crochet amigurumi! I provide both left-handed and right-handed tutorials so that anyone can learn the art of amigurumi regardless of handedness. Check out my lightning talk at RubyConf 2018 linking the similarities between crocheting and coding here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s--ZyTmFxU&t=150s! ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ FreeWill Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ FreeWill Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 ### Senior Software Engineer @ Accenture Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States + Contributed to a team developing a web application utilizing Typescript, React.js, Redux, Django, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS. + Led a handful of large features from the planning process through their release to production. This includes collaborating with User Experience and Delivery Leads to identify the work that needs to be done, breaking down the work into well-understood and playable user story cards that developers can complete, leading team refinement sessions related to the feature, and answering any questions related to the feature throughout the development process. + Assisted with software developer onboarding ("Artisan Deep Dives"), where I help introduce our software practices, such as test-driven development (TDD) and pair programming, to newly hired developers. + Provided career guidance as a People Lead, where I help my counselee manage their career and professional development. ### Software Engineer @ Accenture Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States + Utilized the following technologies: React.js, Redux, Javascript, Spring Boot, Kotlin, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Cloud Pub/Sub. + Collaborated on large teams with both Accenture and client software developers. + Assisted in organizing events for the Des Moines Women's Employee Resource Group (ERG), including our International Women's Day celebration. + Lead workshops in React Native, JavaScript, and HTML for various groups, including a girl's coding camp in partnership with the Jefferson Forge and other volunteer efforts with Girls Who Code and Des Moines area schools. ### Software Engineer @ Pillar Technology Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Des Moines, Iowa Area ### Apprentice Software Engineer @ Pillar Technology Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Des Moines, Iowa + Worked on a client team utilizing Javascript, React.js, and React Native. + Assist in the organization of Savory Software Saturday events to help developers at Pillar and in the community build technical skills and try different software development practices. + Graduated from a four month accelerated instructor-led program focusing on software artistry, extreme programming practices, consulting skills, personal and professional development, and mentorship. ### Logistics Administrator / Export Manager @ FoodSource, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Willowbrook, Illinois + Kept track of and managed international shipments, including the tracking information and critical documentation + Communicated with customers to make sure they were prepared for their shipments and satisfied with the product they received + Traveled to California, China, Dubai, Germany, and France as a representative for my company in order to meet with potential and existing customers, build relationships, and increase sales ### Cultural Center Intern @ Japan House at the University of Illinois Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Urbana, Illinois + Organized cultural events for students and the larger community that focused on Japanese culture + Provided tours of the Japan House to educate guests on the history of the facility and introduce Chado, the Way of Tea + Researched and created educational videos for the Kimono Resource Center in order to spread awareness of kimono traditions + Assisted with tea ceremonies and served tea to visitors ### Undergraduate Managing Editor @ Peer Review: the Undergraduate Research Journal of the Ethnography of the University Initiative Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area + Collaborated with editorial team to select contributions adherent to the journal’s criteria for university relevance while cultivating the scope of each issue’s contents for broad audience appeal + Reviewed and edited student contributions + Monitored contributor revision cycles against production deadlines ### International Marketing Assistant @ FoodSource, Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Willowbrook, Illinois + Corresponded and facilitated relationship building with buyers and growers of nuts and dried fruits to negotiate and agent food export transactions to over 17 countries worldwide + Agricultural commodity export logistics management, which included: tracking container shipments, updating international buyers, and delivering critical documentation + Conducted sales lead follow ups for prospects from over 10 countries, including: Algeria, China, Egypt, India, Kuwait, Philippines, Singapore and South Korea + Attended industry events as client proxy to cultivate market presence, foster professional relationships, expand network and promote sales growth + Collaborated with graphic design contractor to update marketing materials, including website and letterhead ### Social Media Consultant (Volunteer) @ The Prairie Center Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area The Prairie Center is a not-for-profit, substance abuse treatment center providing prevention, intervention, education, and counseling services. The Urbana location provides outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults. + Collaborated with team of 4 peers to analyze the organization’s existing social media presence and propose strategic adjustments relevant to engagement and customer growth goals for age 11-17 target market segment + Coached marketing staff on website integration of social media sites Facebook and Twitter + Provided guidance on posting consistent and effective content relevant to the audiences for each channel + Generated youth coalition draft logo designs ### Office Assistant @ Urbana South Living Learning Community Office Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area + Performed data input to populate program leadership’s database for student participation and class enrollment + Designed and generated flyers and bulletin boards to promote LLC community and university activities +Developed and maintained spreadsheets for tracking LLC inventory, including: scanners, printers, copiers, karaoke machines, event t-shirts, orientation print materials ### Mathematics Tutor @ America Reads America Counts Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area + Provided extra support for students in mathematics for grades 6-7 + Worked with students to provide academic confidence and self-sufficiency in mathematics ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in East Asian Studies, Minor in Business University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 ### Full Stack Web Development Flatiron School Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/victoria-machen --- Source: https://flows.cv/victoriam JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/victoriam/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22