Desiree Bradish
About Desiree Bradish
Desiree Bradish is a Full Stack Engineer at Flexion Inc., where she focuses on creating technology that supports conservation and connects people with nature. With a diverse background in design, animation, and web development, she aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with vision issues.
Work at Flexion
Desiree Bradish has been employed at Flexion Inc. as a Full Stack Engineer since 2022. In this role, she utilizes her skills in both front-end and back-end development to contribute to various projects. Her work aligns with her aspiration to create technology that supports conservation efforts and connects people with nature.
Education and Expertise
Desiree completed her Full Stack Web Developer Professional Training at Practicum by Yandex, where she earned a Graduate Certificate from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she participated in a Web Development Bootcamp during the same period. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Media Arts & Animation from the Illinois Institute of Art, studying from 2002 to 2006.
Background
Before her current role, Desiree worked at Practicum USA as a Full Stack Student (MERN) from 2020 to 2021, where she honed her coding skills. She also served as a Graphic Designer at The Daily Telegram from 2016 to 2018, and worked as an animator on a children's show, showcasing her diverse skill set in design and production.
Achievements
Desiree was awarded a scholarship to Practicum by Yandex, which reignited her passion for coding during the pandemic. She developed a battle system and a tiered storyline branch by self-teaching PHP and MySQL while in college. Additionally, she created offset printing plates for a newspaper, demonstrating her versatility in both technology and design.
Aspirations in Technology
Desiree aims to develop technology that enhances accessibility for individuals with vision issues. This goal is inspired by her personal connections and reflects her commitment to using technology for social good, particularly in supporting conservation efforts and connecting people with nature.