Nicole Banta
About Nicole Banta
Nicole Banta is a Software Engineer currently working at Cash App and Afterpay in San Francisco, California. She has a diverse background in software engineering, marketing, and management, with experience in various roles across multiple companies since 2017.
Work at Afterpay
Nicole Banta has been employed at Afterpay as a Software Engineer since 2021. In her role, she has contributed significantly to various projects, including the Shop in App initiative, where she served as the main mobile front-end developer. Her efforts in this project helped achieve the highest Gross Payment Volume (GPV) in the company. Additionally, she played a crucial role in developing the Merchant Risk-filtering and Credit Check Consents features, which support all users globally.
Previous Experience
Before joining Afterpay, Nicole co-founded Timbre Interfaces, Inc., where she worked as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. She also held positions at Workshop Cafe as a Marketing Analyst in 2019, and at Pareto as a Software Engineer for a brief period in 2020. Earlier in her career, she interned at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an HR Business Partner Intern in 2017 and worked as an Advertising and Communications Manager at Ateneo Management Association from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Banta studied at Hack Reactor, where she completed an Advanced Software Engineering Immersive program. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ateneo de Manila University, majoring in Management with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Philosophy. This educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to both software engineering and marketing.
Achievements in Software Development
In her software engineering career, Nicole has led the development of key features that have significantly impacted company performance. Notably, she developed the Gift Cards Checkout feature, which resulted in an approximate 300% increase in Gift Cards Gross Payment Volume (GPV). Her work has consistently demonstrated a focus on enhancing user experience and driving business growth.