Alda L.
About Alda L.
Alda L. is a Software Engineer at Dear Brightly, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has experience in various engineering roles, including at Apple and Yammer.
Work at Dear Brightly
Alda L. has been a Software Engineer at Dear Brightly since 2018. In this role, she has contributed to the development of an e-commerce and telehealth platform, utilizing a tech stack that includes Javascript/React, Python/Django, Relay/GraphQL, AWS Services, and Docker. Alda co-founded Dear Brightly, a skincare company that leverages telemedicine, and played a significant role in its growth to a cashflow positive business.
Education and Expertise
Alda L. holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and software development. Additionally, she participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2018 program, further enhancing her entrepreneurial skills.
Professional Background
Alda L. has extensive experience in software engineering and mobile development. Prior to her current position, she worked at several notable companies. She served as a Mobile Engineer at Yammer, Inc. from 2012 to 2016, and as a Software Engineer at Optimizely from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked at Apple as a Firmware Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and was a Graduate Researcher at MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2003 to 2004.
Technical Skills and Projects
Alda L. has developed a robust skill set in software engineering, particularly in building complex platforms. She has experience in creating an e-commerce and telehealth platform from scratch, employing modern technologies such as Javascript/React, Python/Django, Relay/GraphQL, AWS Services, and Docker. Her technical expertise supports her contributions to both her current role and previous positions.