Dana Walsh
About Dana Walsh
Dana Walsh is a Software Engineer I with a diverse background in software development and customer experience. She has worked at various companies, including MikMak and Oracle, and has expertise in technologies such as Docker, AWS, and performance testing tools.
Current Role at MikMak
Dana Walsh currently holds the position of Software Engineer I at MikMak, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she focuses on software development and engineering tasks, contributing to the company's technology initiatives. Her responsibilities include utilizing modern development practices and tools to enhance the software products offered by MikMak.
Previous Experience
Dana has a diverse work history in the technology and customer service sectors. She previously worked at Oracle as an Associate Sales Representative for six months in 2014. Following that, she served as a Customer Experience Advocate at Mimecast for one year from 2015 to 2016. Dana transitioned to technical roles, including positions at Software Engineering Applications, where she worked as a Full Stack Engineer and Front End Developer in 2021, and as a Back End Developer from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Training
Dana studied Computer Software Engineering at Hack Reactor, completing her training in 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Virginia. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills relevant to her current role in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dana Walsh possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. She is proficient in using Docker for containerization and has experience with AWS EC2 and S3 for cloud services. Additionally, she employs CircleCI for continuous integration and deployment processes. Dana is skilled in performance testing using K6 and Loader.io, and she utilizes Styled-Components for styling React applications.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of her professional life, Dana enjoys gardening and hiking. She often engages in these activities with her two rescue dogs, reflecting her appreciation for nature and outdoor experiences.