Melissa Ng
About Melissa Ng
Melissa Ng is a Software Engineer at Change.org, where she has worked since 2019, contributing to various projects including the starter's dashboard and the core petition flow. She has a background in education and data engineering, with degrees from Columbia University and Holberton School.
Work at Change.org
Melissa Ng has been employed at Change.org as a Software Engineer since 2019. In her role, she has contributed to the development of several key features, including the starter's dashboard, sharing suite, and plus profiles. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Data Engineer at Change.org for five months in 2018. Throughout her tenure, she has collaborated with product managers, designers, campaigners, and international teams to enhance the platform's functionality and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Ng holds a Master of Arts in TESOL K-12 from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also completed a Software Engineering program at Holberton School from 2018 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both education and technology, allowing her to bridge the gap between these fields in her professional work.
Background
Before her career in software engineering, Melissa Ng worked as an Educator for the NYC Department of Education from 2008 to 2014. She also served as a Paralegal for the Sonoma County District Attorney from 2015 to 2017. This diverse professional background has provided her with a unique perspective and skill set that she applies in her current role at Change.org.
Achievements at Change.org
During her time at Change.org, Melissa Ng has successfully rebuilt and modernized the core Start A Petition flow and the Login Signup experience. These projects demonstrate her ability to enhance user engagement and streamline processes within the platform, contributing to the overall mission of Change.org.