Jessica Pokharel
About Jessica Pokharel
Jessica Pokharel is a User Experience Developer with a Doctorate in Philosophy from Nova Southeastern University. She has extensive experience in academia and the tech industry, having worked at institutions such as East Tennessee State University and Ithaka.
Work at ITHAKA
Jessica Pokharel has been employed at ITHAKA as a User Experience Developer since 2014. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interactions and overall experience with digital products. Her tenure at ITHAKA spans over ten years, during which she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving accessibility and usability for users.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Pokharel holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Music from East Tennessee State University, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she attended Carnegie Mellon University for a year in 2004-2005, further enhancing her knowledge in the field.
Background
Before joining ITHAKA, Jessica Pokharel worked as a Computer Science Lecturer at East Tennessee State University from 2007 to 2013. She also gained experience as a User Experience Developer at Eloquence Communications, Inc. for one year from 2013 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she served as a Usability Contributor at Sabre Corporation from 2005 to 2006.
Professional Experience
Jessica Pokharel's professional journey includes significant roles in academia and the tech industry. She taught computer science at East Tennessee State University, where she engaged with students and contributed to their learning. Her experience at Eloquence Communications, Inc. and Sabre Corporation allowed her to focus on user experience and usability, shaping her expertise in the field.