Jessica Sanford
About Jessica Sanford
Jessica Sanford is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science and Spanish from Union College. She has held various engineering positions at companies such as Klaviyo, Toast, and IBM, accumulating significant experience in software development since 2014.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Jessica Sanford serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and enhancement of Klaviyo's software solutions, focusing on improving user experience and functionality. Her expertise in software engineering supports the company's mission to provide powerful marketing automation tools.
Previous Experience at Toast, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Jessica worked at Toast, Inc. from 2017 to 2022. She held the position of Senior Software Engineer for five years, where she was involved in various software development projects. Earlier in her tenure at Toast, she served as Software Engineer II from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the company's growth in the restaurant management software sector.
Background in Software Engineering
Jessica Sanford began her career in software engineering with internships at notable companies. She interned as a Test Automation Developer at IBM in 2014, focusing on the Websphere Application Server. In 2015, she gained further experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Amazon Robotics and as a Software Development Intern at Symbotic. These roles provided her with foundational skills in software development and testing.
Education and Expertise
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Spanish, which she earned from Union College between 2012 and 2016. Her dual major has equipped her with a diverse skill set that combines technical proficiency with language capabilities, enhancing her communication skills in the tech industry.
Experience at Tulip Interfaces and Symbotic
After her tenure at Toast, Jessica worked at Tulip Interfaces as a Staff Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was part of the Sustaining Engineering Team at Symbotic from 2016 to 2017. Her roles in these companies involved significant contributions to software development and engineering processes, furthering her expertise in the field.