Maia B.
About Maia B.
Maia B. is a Senior Software Engineer and founder of This Little Machine, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in software development and project management across various companies in the New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.
Work at Carta
Maia B. currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Carta, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on building complex web components, templates, and pages utilizing the Carta Ink Design System. Prior to her current position, Maia worked as a Software Engineer II at Carta from 2021 to 2022, contributing to various projects and enhancing her skills in software development.
Education and Expertise
Maia B. holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Technology, Innovation, and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Bowdoin College. Her educational background supports her expertise in software engineering, particularly in integrating RESTful APIs and collaborating with UX/UI designers to translate Figma designs into reusable React web components.
Background
Maia B. has a diverse professional background in software engineering and project management. She founded This Little Machine in 2017, where she serves as a designer and engineer. Her previous roles include working as a Web Developer at Left Field Labs and a Software Engineer at Laurel & Wolf. Maia's experience also includes significant positions at Scholastic, where she was a Senior Producer and Producer, and at H2 Wellness, Inc. as a Front-End Engineer.
Technical Skills
In her software engineering roles, Maia B. has developed a strong technical skill set. She integrates RESTful APIs using React Query to create dynamic, data-driven applications. Maia configures and maintains frontend infrastructure with tools such as Webpack and Docker, and employs CI/CD practices to enhance development efficiency. Her ability to collaborate with UX/UI designers further strengthens her contributions to project outcomes.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at Carta, Maia B. accumulated extensive experience in various positions. She worked as a Front-End Developer at Drawing From Memory and as an Associate New Media Editor at Macmillan Learning. Additionally, she held a project management role at Huge. Her career spans over a decade, with a focus on software development and production in both educational and commercial sectors.