Jenny Allar
About Jenny Allar
Jenny Allar is a Software Engineer at ConvertKit, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in software engineering and education, with previous roles at Guild Education, Karat, Techstars, and Welltok, among others.
Work at ConvertKit
Jenny Allar has been employed at ConvertKit as a Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support the company's mission to help creators grow their audiences. Her experience in software engineering allows her to engage in various projects that enhance the functionality and user experience of ConvertKit's products.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position, Jenny Allar worked at Guild Education as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she focused on developing educational technology solutions. She also served as an Interview Engineer at Karat from 2019 to 2022, where she was involved in the technical interview process. Additionally, she held the role of Engineering Lead at Techstars from 2017 to 2020, overseeing engineering projects in Boulder, CO.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Jenny Allar began her career as a Software Engineer at Welltok, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to software development projects. She also worked as a Workshop Instructor at Galvanize Inc for 8 months in 2015-2016, teaching coding skills to aspiring developers. Earlier in her career, she held various positions, including Video Production Technician for the City of Sterling Heights and Equipment Distribution Technician at Mott Community College.
Education and Training
Jenny Allar studied Computer Science at Mott Community College in 2013 for 11 months. She furthered her education at gSchool in 2014, completing a program focused on software development. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Television and Digital Media Production from Ferris State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005.