Rachel L.
About Rachel L.
Rachel L. is a Software Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and management roles across various companies. She currently works at ConvertKit and has previously held positions at Optimere, NextRequest, and several other organizations in the tech industry.
Current Role at ConvertKit
Rachel L. serves as a Software Engineering Manager at ConvertKit, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees software development projects and manages engineering teams. Her responsibilities include ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions and fostering a collaborative environment among team members.
Previous Experience at Optimere
Before joining ConvertKit, Rachel worked at Optimere as a Software Engineering Manager for a duration of five months in 2022. This remote position involved leading software development initiatives and contributing to the overall engineering strategy of the company.
Software Development Background
Rachel has a diverse background in software development, having held various positions in multiple companies. She worked as a Full-Stack Software Developer at Galvanize Inc. for six months in 2015-2016. Additionally, she served as a Software Developer at NextRequest from 2019 to 2022, and at Registered Agents Inc. from 2018 to 2019, both located in the Spokane, Washington area.
Education and Training
Rachel studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Master of Music (MM) in Voice, specializing in Voice and Opera. She also attended Galvanize, where she received training in software development, enhancing her technical skills and knowledge in the field.
Career Progression in Software Development
Rachel's career in software development began at Stylyze, where she worked for two years from 2015 to 2017. She then transitioned to Loftium for eight months in 2017-2018, followed by a role at Simply Measured, A Sprout Social Company, as an Enterprise Account Manager from 2013 to 2015. This progression reflects her growth and adaptability within the technology sector.