Zachary Chestler
About Zachary Chestler
Zachary Chestler is a Software Engineer with extensive experience at NWEA, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University and has a background in Biology.
Work at NWEA
Zachary Chestler has been employed at NWEA since 2020 as a Software Engineer. Prior to this role, he served as an Associate Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and completed a Software Engineer Internship in 2018. His tenure at NWEA spans over four years, during which he has developed skills in software engineering and contributed to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Chestler holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gonzaga University, completing his studies there from 2011 to 2015. His expertise includes full stack development, with a focus on AWS, Javascript, and Go, reflecting a strong foundation in both software engineering and biological sciences.
Background
Zachary Chestler transitioned from a background in Biology to a career in Software Engineering. He began his academic journey at Lake Oswego High School, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Following high school, he worked as a Teaching Assistant in Organic Chemistry at Gonzaga University from 2013 to 2014, and later gained experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Epic from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Experience
Zachary Chestler has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both quality assurance and software development. He worked as a QA Analyst at PLUS QA in 2017 and completed an Automation QA Internship at NWEA in 2018. This combination of experiences showcases his adaptability and comprehensive understanding of the tech industry.