Vanessa Dean
About Vanessa Dean
Vanessa Dean is a Senior Software Engineer at Alma, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in software engineering and a strong foundation in various technologies, she aims to create user-friendly software.
Work at Alma
Vanessa Dean has been employed at Alma as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing software solutions that are user-friendly and meet the needs of users. Her tenure at Alma marks a continuation of her career in software engineering, where she aims to expand her technical skill set.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Alma, Vanessa Dean worked at Policygenius Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2023. She also held positions as a Software Engineer at Slice from 2017 to 2018 and at BeenVerified.com from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Ruby Developer at MedText for a brief period in 2015. Her diverse experience in software engineering spans several years and various companies.
Educational Background
Vanessa Dean studied at New York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry from 2002 to 2006. This educational background laid the foundation for her subsequent career in technology and software development.
Technical Expertise
Vanessa Dean possesses expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Agile methodologies, Buildkite, Docker, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Git, Go, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Rails, RSpec, Ruby, Sinatra, Terraform, and TypeScript. This extensive skill set enables her to contribute effectively to software development projects.
Career Development and Instruction
Prior to her software engineering career, Vanessa Dean worked as an Instructor at The Flatiron School from 2014 to 2015. She also attended The Flatiron School as a student in 2014. Her experience in education complements her technical skills and reflects her commitment to continuous learning and development.