Joanna Sandler
About Joanna Sandler
Joanna Sandler is a Software Engineer II at KLDiscovery, with a diverse background in both technology and the arts. She has experience as a Teaching Artist and Audio Engineer, and has studied Vocal Performance at Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at KLDiscovery
Joanna Sandler currently holds the position of Software Engineer II at KLDiscovery, where she has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Software Engineer I at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Her experience at KLDiscovery reflects her growth and development within the software engineering field.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Sandler studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a Vocal Performance degree and an Advanced Music Studies Certificate from 2019 to 2020. She also completed a .NET Web Application Development Bootcamp at Tech Elevator in 2021. Her educational background combines music and technology, equipping her with a diverse skill set.
Background
Joanna Sandler has a unique background that merges the arts and technology. She transitioned from a career as a freelance musician and audio-visual editor to software engineering. Her early interest in technology began with writing HTML for Neopets pages as a child, which laid the foundation for her future in tech.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Joanna Sandler held various positions in the arts and technology sectors. She worked as a Teaching Artist/Audio Engineer at Pittsburgh Festival Opera from 2020 to 2021 and as a Software Developer at Sezzle for two months in 2022. Additionally, she gained experience as a freelance audio engineer and video editor at several institutions, including New York University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Innovative Projects and Collaborations
During her time at Carnegie Mellon University, Joanna participated in the Exploded Ensemble, where she utilized technologies such as Max/MSP/Jitter, Leap Motion, and Open CV to innovate in ambient and electronic music presentation. This experience highlights her ability to blend artistic expression with technological innovation.