Jennifer Zimmerman
About Jennifer Zimmerman
Jennifer Zimmerman is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and testing. She has worked at various companies, including ShopperTrak and General Mills, and currently holds a position at Channel Software Corporation.
Work at Channel Software Corporation
Jennifer Zimmerman has been employed at Channel Software Corporation as a Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, she serves as the primary developer of an administrative SaaS console that manages ecommerce data. Her work involves converting websites from HTML5 to React, enhancing backend functionality using AWS microservices and API Gateway. Jennifer's contributions are integral to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support the company's ecommerce operations.
Previous Experience at ShopperTrak
Prior to her current position, Jennifer worked at ShopperTrak as an Automated Test Engineer from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure, she wrote extensive documentation on quality assurance processes and tools. She developed end-to-end regression tests that served as the primary regression testing method during weekly releases. Additionally, she implemented complex, multi-step data import wizards using a JavaScript-based tus client for resumable uploads.
Career at General Mills
Jennifer Zimmerman spent a decade at General Mills, where she held the position of Senior R&D Technician from 2005 to 2015. In this role, she focused on research and development within the food industry. Her experience at General Mills involved developing logical experiments and acting as a liaison between stakeholders, contributing to product innovation and improvement.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College, where she studied Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry and Mathematics from 2000 to 2004. During her time at Macalester College, she also worked as a Laboratory Assistant and Tutor for eight months in 2003 to 2004, gaining valuable experience in academic support and laboratory work.
Professional Development and Skills
Jennifer completed the 'MongoDB for Node.js Developers' course with distinction from MongoDB University, enhancing her technical skills in database management. She has experience working on full-stack applications, utilizing technologies such as React, Node.js, GraphQL, and Apollo Client. Her technical expertise supports her role in developing robust software solutions and improving existing applications.