Holly East
About Holly East
Holly East is a Software Engineer currently employed at Cambia Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in data engineering and analysis, with previous roles at Facebook, Synchrony, and HSBC, and holds multiple degrees in computer science, statistics, and applied mathematics.
Current Role at Cambia Health Solutions
Holly East serves as a Software Engineer at Cambia Health Solutions, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing software solutions that enhance healthcare services. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement software projects that align with organizational goals. Holly aims to deliver quality software products that meet the needs of users and stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Prior to her current role, Holly worked as a Data Engineer at Facebook for eight months in 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to data management and analysis projects, utilizing her technical skills to support data-driven decision-making processes. This experience allowed her to enhance her expertise in handling large datasets and developing efficient data pipelines.
Experience at Synchrony
Holly East held multiple positions at Synchrony from 2017 to 2020. She started as a Senior Analyst in Capital Plan and Stress Testing for 11 months before advancing to Assistant Vice President of Loss Forecasting Modeling for two years. In these roles, she focused on financial modeling and risk assessment, applying her analytical skills to support the company's financial strategies.
Educational Background
Holly East has a strong educational foundation in computer science and mathematics. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Washington Bothell, expected to complete in 2025. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from East China University of Science and Technology and a Master of Arts in Statistics from Columbia University. Additionally, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development from the University of Washington Bothell.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Holly possesses a diverse set of technical skills, including proficiency in object-oriented design and programming with C++. She is familiar with various programming languages and technologies, having experience with Hadoop, Spark, and PHP. Holly is knowledgeable in agile and waterfall methodologies, test-driven development, and software quality assurance practices, enabling her to effectively contribute to software development projects.