Ro Peeples
About Ro Peeples
Ro Peeples is a Software Developer I at Anaconda, Inc., with a background in diversity advocacy and software engineering. They have led workshops on anti-racism and have experience as a research assistant at various institutions.
Work at Anaconda
Ro Peeples has been employed at Anaconda, Inc. as a Software Developer I since 2022. In this role, Peeples contributes to software development projects, applying programming skills and knowledge acquired through previous experiences and education. Anaconda, Inc. is known for its focus on data science and machine learning, providing tools and resources for developers and data scientists.
Education and Expertise
Ro Peeples studied at Rockland Community College, where they earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, Peeples completed a six-month program at Ada Developers Academy, focusing on programming fundamentals. This program included the development of eleven increasingly complex projects, enhancing their technical skills and preparing them for a career in software development.
Background
Before joining Anaconda, Ro Peeples held various positions that contributed to their professional development. They worked as a Research Assistant at Wadsworth Center for two months in 2018 and served as a Research Assistant at Rockland Community College from 2017 to 2019. Peeples also worked as a Diversity Advocate at the University at Buffalo for eleven months in 2020, where they promoted inclusivity and diversity initiatives.
Achievements in Advocacy and Development
Ro Peeples led monthly workshops aimed at promoting anti-racism, focusing on changing daily habits and confronting racist actions and institutions. In 2020, they designed screen reader-accessible menus for a catering company, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility in technology. Currently, Peeples is preparing to present a capstone project, which is a full-stack application coded from scratch based on a personal passion.
Internship Experience at Ada Developers Academy
Ro Peeples has been working as a Software Engineer Intern at Ada Developers Academy since 2021. This internship provides hands-on experience in software development, allowing Peeples to apply their skills in a practical setting while continuing to learn and grow in the field.