Aniece Thompson
About Aniece Thompson
Aniece Thompson is a Full Stack Developer at MassMutual with a background in social services and extensive experience in software engineering roles at various companies.
Current Role at MassMutual
Aniece Thompson is currently working as a Full Stack Developer at MassMutual. In this role, she is honing her backend skills in Java while contributing to projects in an agile environment. Her day-to-day activities include developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring high performance, and working closely with team members to enhance the overall technology infrastructure of the company.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase
Before joining MassMutual, Aniece Thompson worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Software Engineer for 9 months from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she was involved in software development, debugging, and maintaining critical financial systems. This role provided her with extensive experience in high-stakes environments and helped her refine her technical skills.
Software Engineer Apprentice at Guru
Aniece Thompson gained valuable experience as a Software Engineer Apprentice at Guru (getguru.com) for 3 months between 2020 and 2021. During this apprenticeship, she developed coding skills and contributed to various projects, working with programming languages like JavaScript, React/Redux, and Ruby. This opportunity helped her transition into the software engineering field and set the stage for her future roles.
Educational Background
Aniece Thompson studied at Brooklyn College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a software engineering bootcamp at Flatiron School from 2019 to 2020, where she studied Web Development and achieved a designation as a Software Engineer. This education helped her pivot from social services to technology, equipping her with skills in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Career in Social Services
Before transitioning to software engineering, Aniece Thompson held several roles in social services. She served as a Substitute Teacher at Bright Horizons for 3 years, a Job Coach at The Shield Institute for 7 months, and a Community Psychiatric Supports and Services (CPST) provider at Supportive Services for Children for 2 years. These roles helped her develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, which she now applies in her technology career.