Cara Kane
About Cara Kane
Cara Kane is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in software development and project management, currently working at CoverMyMeds. She has a background in both technology and editorial roles, contributing significantly to patient access solutions and data analytics.
Current Role as Senior Software Developer
Currently, Cara Kane serves as a Senior Software Developer at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has integrated pharmaceutical copay card applications via external API to centralize offerings. She has also led the technical design and creation of a prior authorization patient access workflow, which enhances patient clarity regarding prescription status. Her contributions have played a significant role in improving data collection processes to support analytics and determine success metrics.
Experience at CoverMyMeds
Cara Kane has extensive experience at CoverMyMeds, where she initially worked as a Software Development Apprentice for five months in 2018. She then transitioned to a Software Developer role from 2018 to 2020, contributing to projects that saved patients almost $35 million in less than four years. Since 2020, she has continued her career at CoverMyMeds as a Senior Software Developer, focusing on enhancing user experiences and improving operational workflows.
Educational Background
Cara Kane studied at Bates College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Cultural Studies from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at Flatiron School, where she gained expertise in various programming languages and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, Ruby, SQL, and JavaScript. This strong educational foundation has supported her career in software development.
Previous Experience at University of Chicago Press
Before her career in software development, Cara Kane worked at the University of Chicago Press. She served as an Editorial Assistant from 2002 to 2004 and later as an Editorial Coordinator from 2004 to 2006. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in editorial processes and project coordination, which contributed to her professional development.