Jess Ochs Willard
About Jess Ochs Willard
Jess Ochs Willard is a Software Engineering Lead at Candid Health, where they focus on developing the platform for claim submission and integrations. Previously, they worked at Palantir Technologies for three years, specializing in software solutions for the US Government.
Work at Candid Health
Jess Ochs Willard currently serves as the Software Engineering Lead at Candid Health, a position held since 2022. In this role, Jess has contributed to the development of the company's platform, focusing on key areas such as claim submission, financials, onboarding, integrations, and infrastructure. This position builds on previous experience in software engineering, allowing Jess to leverage skills in both frontend and backend development.
Previous Experience at Palantir Technologies
Jess Ochs Willard worked at Palantir Technologies from 2018 to 2022, holding various roles including Software Engineer for the US Government and Platform Support Engineer. During this time, Jess specialized in government-related software solutions and contributed to projects that supported the needs of governmental clients. This experience provided a strong foundation in software engineering and project management.
Educational Background
Jess Ochs Willard earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Brandeis University, studying from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, which has been applied throughout Jess's professional career in software engineering.
Internships and Early Career
Jess began gaining industry experience through various internships, including a Quality Assurance Engineering Intern role at TheStreet in 2013 and a Front End Development Intern position at J.Crew in 2014. Additionally, Jess worked as a Brand Strategy Intern at Seiden in 2012. These early roles contributed to the development of technical skills and an understanding of software development processes.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Jess Ochs Willard possesses experience in both frontend and backend development, demonstrated through roles at J.Crew and Palantir Technologies. This dual expertise allows for a comprehensive approach to software engineering, enabling effective collaboration across different aspects of software development and project execution.