About Amanda

I am a software engineer who leverages my business and creative background to deliver polished, high-impact, user-friendly products. I have a proven track record of increasing customer value and revenue, leading high-performance teams, and keeping complex projects on track. I’m passionate about mixing beauty and function, lifelong learning, and building the next big thing.

After getting an MBA, I had a successful marketing career, starting in B2B tech. I’ve had the opportunity to be an individual contributor, an executive, the person managing projects and budgets, a creative, the one who takes out the trash, a mentor, a data-wrangler, and the voice of the customer. Regardless of the specific task I’m tackling, the overarching theme of my endeavors is creating beautiful, impactful products that solve real problems.

While I loved owning the online presence of each company I’ve worked at, I was compelled to become the one writing the actual code. When I learned to program, I gained the power to build from the ground up. And the users and business goals that I would advocate for, I can more directly serve.

As a software engineer, I’ve tackled projects of increasing complexity while strengthening my skills in frontend and full-stack development, testing, UX/UI, and app infrastructure. I was responsible for the launch of two new products, leading the project while also building the frontend experience for the new offerings. I continually deployed new features in a fast-paced, always-pivoting business. I produced a widget-filled customer dashboard, expanded our React component library, and built a multi-page user onboarding flow with complicated data collection, validation, and display.

I’ve been creating user-friendly applications at velocity. I’ve made a positive impact on the codebase, revenue, team culture, and customers’ lives.

Skills + Technology

Technical
TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Next.js, Python, Django, Postgres, React Testing Library, Jest, Cypress, Go, Redux, Express, Flask, Bootstrap, SQL, Git, GitHub, Heroku, Aptible

Creative
Graphic design, marketing, copywriting and editing, branding, Adobe Creative Suite

Business
Leadership, mentoring, hiring, management, project management, strategy, process development

Resume

I am a software engineer that leverages my business and creative background to build beautiful products.

Find me on LinkedIn or GitHub.

Experience

Participant
Recurse Center
2023

Software Engineer
Liferaft
2022-2023

Creative Director
Girls Garage
2019-2020

Founder
Limn Colors
2016-2020

Director of Marketing
The Crucible
2016-2017

Director of Digital Marketing
GT Nexus
2013-2016

Director of Marketing
IAS
2011-2013

Marketing and Creative Consultant
Various Clients
2010-present

General Manager
World Grotto
2007-2009

 

Education

Master of Business Administration 
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
University of Tennessee
2009-2010

Bachelor of Liberal Arts 
Philosophy and History of Mathematics & Science
St. John’s College
2000-2004

Software Engineering Certificate
Full-Stack Bootcamp
App Academy
2021-2021

Graphic Design Certificate 
Professional Program
UC Berkeley Extension
2019-2020

Testimonials

Amanda is on point... always. She is sharp, versatile, and a pleasure to work with.
— Kim B, Booking Manager at World Grotto
She consistently set a high standard of professionalism, work ethic, attention to detail, and creative vision.
— Natasha VK, Director of Marketing at The Crucible
Amanda is one of the best managers I have ever had the pleasure to work for. She is sharp, organized, driven, and has a real knack for understanding business. She always set a good example with her work ethic, and fostered a highly collaborative environment. Her attention to detail made me hold myself to a higher standard. She is a thoughtful communicator and exceptional at nurturing talent.
— Heather H, Director of Marketing at GT Nexus
Amanda is one of the most organized, professional and resourceful leaders I’ve had the pleasure to work with... She has a great eye for creativity and the most amazing project management skills. She launched a brand new website for our company under tight deadlines, key staff changes, and many scope changes. Between her educational and professional background, she was able to take on any challenge and be successful.
— Amanda F, Marketing Manager at GT Nexus
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A little more about me? Ok…

I enjoy painting, metalsmithing, and helping other people make stuff. I collect books about art, design, and color theory. I love to look inside other people’s sketchbooks.

I play tennis, usually doubles.

I’m super organized and a planner. I have a lot of opinions about pens, paper, and art supplies.

I admire people who radiate joie de vivre, are vulnerable, and have an enviable command of their craft.

I love this dog and this guy.

Get in touch!

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