Vivica Ma
About Vivica Ma
Vivica Ma is a Ruby on Rails Developer currently employed at Kinship in New York City since 2022. She has a background in software engineering and aquatic instruction, having previously worked at HCL Technologies and the YMCA of Greater New York.
Work at Kinship
Currently, Vivica Ma serves as a Ruby on Rails Developer at Kinship, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of web applications using Ruby on Rails. Her experience in this position allows her to leverage her technical skills in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience at HCL Technologies
Before joining Kinship, Vivica Ma worked as a Software Engineer at HCL Technologies from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was involved in various software development projects, applying her programming skills and knowledge of software engineering principles to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Background in Aquatics at YMCA
Vivica Ma has a background in aquatics, having worked at the YMCA of Greater New York. She served as a Swim Instructor from 2015 to 2018, where she taught swimming skills to individuals of various ages. Following this role, she became the Aquatics Coordinator from 2018 to 2020, overseeing aquatic programs and ensuring safety standards were met.
Education and Training in Software Engineering
Vivica Ma studied at Flatiron School, where she completed a program in Computer Software Engineering in 2020. This intensive training lasted for 11 months and equipped her with essential programming skills, particularly in Ruby on Rails. Prior to this, she studied Athletic Training at Shandong Sport University in China from 2006 to 2010, gaining foundational knowledge in sports science.
Early Career in Aquatics
Vivica Ma began her career in the aquatics field at the YMCA of Greater New York. Her initial role as a Swim Instructor laid the groundwork for her subsequent position as Aquatics Coordinator. Over the course of three years as an instructor and two years as a coordinator, she developed skills in program management and instructional techniques.