Paula Mookerjee
About Paula Mookerjee
Paula Mookerjee is a Software Engineer Technical Lead at HeadLight, with a background in full-stack development and quality assurance. She has over eight years of experience in the tech industry, having previously worked at Urbanspoon and HeadLight in various roles.
Current Role at HeadLight
Paula Mookerjee serves as a Software Engineer Technical Lead at HeadLight since 2021. In this role, she balances work across backend, frontend, and data aspects, contributing to the development and enhancement of software products. She engages in cross-team communication to improve product impact and actively participates in creating a positive work environment, fostering teamwork among colleagues.
Previous Experience at HeadLight
Prior to her current position, Paula worked at HeadLight in various capacities. She served as a Lead QA Engineer from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on quality assurance processes. Before that, she was a Full-stack Developer from 2018 to 2021, contributing to both frontend and backend development. Her extensive experience at HeadLight spans over six years.
Experience at Urbanspoon and Zomato
Paula Mookerjee's early career included roles at Urbanspoon and Zomato. She worked as a Technical Support/Content Admin at Urbanspoon from 2012 to 2013. Following that, she held several QA positions, starting as a QA Analyst from 2013 to 2014, then as a QA Engineer from 2014 to 2015. Her experience in these roles laid the groundwork for her technical expertise.
Education and Training
Paula studied at Code Fellows, where she completed a program in Computer Programming, focusing on Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she attended Connecticut College, furthering her educational background in the field of technology.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Paula enjoys a variety of activities that reflect her diverse interests. She participates in snowboarding, plays music, engages in triathlons, and explores nano breweries. These hobbies contribute to her well-rounded personality and provide a balance to her professional life.