# Yolanda C. > Senior Software Engineer at SPAN Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/yolandac A technically proficient, highly analytical software engineer with a strong background in project management, front- and back-end engineering, bug triage, technical architecture, and unit and integration testing. Fosters essential software engineering functions and performance across a few core industries, including the automotive, climateTech and risk management sectors. Emphasizes a passion for solving problems and collaborating with others to address risks and waste, streamline functions, and achieve key goals. Proven success in working on projects (both virtual and in- person) to ensure the utmost in technical excellence and best support an enterprise in the short- and long-term. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ SPAN Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Mobile Software Engineer II @ SPAN Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Mobile Software Engineer I @ SPAN Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Mobile Engineer @ Dataminr Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Worked on front-end development for Android & iOS apps with hybrid React Native and native architectures that provide customers with access to Dataminr’s real time alerting services Coordinated multiple version releases for the Android and iOS apps with bug fixes and new features by preparing stable builds, submitting the apps and resolving feedback from the Apple App Store and Google Play Led a bug triage using Jira onboarded the team to use Zephyr, ensuring all bugs were tracked, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner Reduced the app crash rate and improved release stability by monitoring the app release health through Sentry & Crashlytics and provided insight into the impact of crashes and bugs related to user experience Collaborated with a cross-functional team to conduct instrumentation improvements on the mobile app, resulting in an increase in user data collection and analysis efficiency Accelerated project timeline by 2 sprints through stakeholder requirement gathering and alignment for internal tile server project ### Frontend Web Developer @ Dataminr Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area Worked on front-end development using React & Javascript providing customers with access to Dataminr’s real time alert services on the web application ### Back End Developer @ Dataminr Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area Worked on back-end services using Java & Python to maintain & develop APIs that provide customers with access to Dataminr’s real time alerting services ### Reasearch Assistant @ Smith College Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States Designed & programmed a solar water heating system using an Arduino, resulting in a 25% reduction in energy usage. Conducted extensive testing to ensure system reliability and efficiency, achieving an 85% success rate in heating water to the desired temperature Managed a comprehensive home management system that integrated a solar water heater and an electric car charger for demand response programs. Successfully implemented and monitored demand response programs to effectively manage peak energy demand, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption during peak demand periods Maintained an extensive and up-to-date database of demand response programs offered across the United States and internationally, including information on program requirements, energy savings, and cost savings. This database was accessed by over 50 internal stakeholders and external partners on a weekly basis, resulting in an increase in program participation and a 10% increase in energy savings for our clients Managed the collection and analysis of electrical usage data for Smith College, and designed a user-friendly platform to present this data to the Smith Community. Developed interactive visualizations and engagement tools to communicate energy usage trends and conservation strategies, leading to an increase in participation in sustainability initiatives and a 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Effectively communicated energy usage trends and conservation strategies to the Smith Community through presentations, outreach campaigns, and digital media. These efforts resulted in an increase in awareness and understanding of energy usage patterns, and an increase in participation in sustainability initiatives. Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop and implement targeted energy conservation strategies, resulting in a 7% reduction in overall energy consumption ### Head Community Adviser @ Smith College Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States Serve as the initial contact person for residents with any problems or concerns, and respond or make referrals as appropriate. Serve as a leader and role model for the house community and support house governance and attend house council meetings when applicable. Play a strong role in the day-to-day interactions of residents, making intentional and informal connections with residents both individually and collectively. Facilitate peer mediation - using skills gained through Social Justice Mediation training - in times of conflict. Plan four programs each semester centered on Learning, Community through Connections, Wellness, and Social Justice. Collaborate with other house leaders when creating programs. Help disseminate information on campus-wide events and promote involvement in inclusion and equity programs and other educational opportunities at the college and within the Five College area. Attend study breaks, inclusion and social justice programs. Connect regularly with and serve as a liaison to Building Services and Dining Services supervisors, custodial, and housekeeping staff. Manage written requests and call in any emergencies for Facilities Management assistance. Cooperate with Campus Police by investigating and resolving noise and other complaints. Cooperate, communicate and act as liaison with all departments, offices and individuals at Smith. Assist in educating your house about the Room Selection process and help answer resident questions. ### Researcher @ Smith College Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 Worked on a solar water heater using an arduino as a microcontroller My lab partner and I are worked on an automated home management system for demand response programs using a solar water heater and a electric car charger. Maintained a database of demand response programs offered around the country for our professor Explored MAT Lab and some software that helped us analyze our data. ### Product Design Engineer @ American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States ### Electrical Engineering Intern @ RECLON Consulting engineers Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe Led and managed several construction projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Prepared Bill of Quantities, Tender documents, and Tender bids for company projects, resulting in a high success rate in winning tenders. Calculated project cost estimations and prepared Expression of Interests for company projects, ensuring projects were completed within budget and on time. Designed general Electrical building services plans using AutoCAD, resulting in the delivery of quality designs that meet the required standards. Conducted site inspections and measurements to ensure quality construction work and compliance with building codes and standards. ### Laboratory Assistant @ Smith College Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States Recalibrated and tested Pasco’s force sensors and flow rate sensors, resulting in improved accuracy and reliability. Created a comprehensive list of instructions for engineering students taking the course, resulting in an improvement in their understanding and application of the concepts. Tested oscilloscopes, multimeters, op-amps, and electronic circuits to ensure all equipment and circuits are in order for the new course. Troubleshot and resolved complex issues related to equipment and circuits, ensuring smooth operation of the new course. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Engineering Science Smith College ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Queen Mary University of London ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yolanda-chigiji - GitHub: https://github.com/ychigiji - Portfolio: https://ychigiji.github.io/CSS---My-Site/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/yolandac JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/yolandac/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31