Dana N.
About Dana N.
Dana N. is a Software Engineer with a Master's Degree in Literacy and Second Language Studies from the University of Cincinnati. Currently employed at eSpark Learning, Dana has extensive experience in software development and has worked with various companies, including Wayfair and pointapp.
Current Role at eSpark Learning
Dana N. has been employed as a Software Engineer at eSpark Learning since 2023. In this role, Dana focuses on developing educational software solutions aimed at enhancing learning experiences for K-5 students. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining eSpark Learning, Dana N. worked at Wayfair as a Software Engineer Level III for 8 months in 2022, also located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dana previously held the position of Software Engineer Level II at Wayfair from 2018 to 2022, where Dana contributed to various software projects over a span of four years across Boston, Massachusetts, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, Dana worked as a Frontend Developer at pointapp for 7 months in 2018.
Educational Background
Dana N. holds a Master’s Degree in Literacy and Second Language Studies from the University of Cincinnati. Dana also earned a Master’s Degree in Communication and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Northern Kentucky University. Furthermore, Dana completed several specialized courses in web development, including a Full Stack Web Developer program at Thinkful, and multiple Nanodegrees in Frontend Web Development and React from Udacity.
Contributions to Educational Technology
Dana N. has developed math activities for K-5 students using Phaser and Typescript on an online education platform. Additionally, Dana has created UI features using Svelte to enhance reading skills in an AI-driven application, contributing to the development of tools that support early education.
Early Career Experience
Before transitioning into software engineering, Dana N. worked as an International Admissions Officer at the University of Cincinnati for 7 months in 2010-2011. This role involved responsibilities related to admissions processes and international student support.