Karen Fielding
About Karen Fielding
Karen Fielding is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/jQuery, and SQL. She has worked at several companies, including Kyan, FreeAgent, and FutureLearn, and advocates for agile methodologies in software development.
Work at FutureLearn
Karen Fielding has been employed at FutureLearn as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing software solutions that enhance the online learning experience. Her responsibilities include writing code that is both readable and maintainable, ensuring that the software aligns with best practices in software development.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining FutureLearn, Karen Fielding worked at FreeAgent as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Software Engineer at Kyan from 2015 to 2019, where she also took on the role of Project Lead Developer for six months in 2018. Her early career included positions as a Junior Developer at Isotoma Limited from 2013 to 2015 and an internship at rgb media ltd in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Karen Fielding holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science with Games Development from The University of Hull, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Game Art and Design at Birmingham University, completing the Gamer Camp Nano program from 2012 to 2013. She specializes in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/jQuery, and SQL.
Advocacy for Agile Methodologies
Karen Fielding advocates for agile methodologies in software development. She emphasizes practices such as Scrum, pair programming, peer reviews, and test-driven development (TDD). Her approach aims to improve collaboration and efficiency within development teams, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software.