Ashley Valenzuela
About Ashley Valenzuela
Ashley Valenzuela is a Senior Software Engineer at Nayya, where she has worked since 2024, following her previous role as Software Engineer II. She holds a diverse educational background from Georgetown University and has experience in both full-stack and backend development, particularly in the insurtech and healthtech sectors.
Work at Nayya
Ashley Valenzuela currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Nayya, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a Software Engineer II at the same company from 2022 to 2023. During her time at Nayya, she has contributed to projects within the insurtech and healthtech sectors, utilizing her skills in full-stack and backend development. Her experience includes working in a hybrid environment in New York, New York.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Valenzuela studied at Georgetown University, focusing on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, and achieved a background in Psychology, Sociology, and Government. She also completed the Software Engineering Immersive program at The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy. Ashley possesses expertise in Domain Driven Design, API and Schema Design, and is skilled in using React Native for mobile application development. She employs Agile methodologies and tools like Jira for project management.
Background
Ashley Valenzuela began her career with internships that provided her with diverse experiences. She worked as a Congressional Intern for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in 2019 for four months in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she interned at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. in 2015 for two months in Coachella, CA. These roles contributed to her understanding of the intersection between technology and public service.
Technical Skills
Ashley Valenzuela has advanced skills in secure authentication processes, particularly in using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). Her technical expertise spans both full-stack and backend development, making her proficient in creating robust applications. She has experience in utilizing Agile methodologies, which enhances her project management capabilities.
Academic Achievements
Ashley Valenzuela graduated as Valedictorian from Shadow Hills High School. This achievement reflects her commitment to academic excellence and sets a foundation for her subsequent educational pursuits at Georgetown University and Fullstack Academy.