Claire Brown
About Claire Brown
Claire Brown is an Associate Software Engineer at Quantcast, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and food systems, having held various roles at United Way of King County and FoodCorps before transitioning to software engineering.
Work at Quantcast
Claire Brown currently serves as an Associate Software Engineer at Quantcast, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she applies her skills in software development, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies. Prior to this position, she completed a five-month internship at Quantcast in 2021, where she gained valuable experience in software engineering. Both roles are based in Seattle, Washington.
Education and Expertise
Claire Brown studied at The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy, where she earned a Certificate in Fullstack Web Development. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Her technical expertise includes proficiency in React, Redux, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, as well as experience with DevOps and testing tools such as Git, Webpack, and Heroku. She utilizes data structures like trees, linked lists, and hash tables in her software development work.
Background
Before transitioning to software engineering, Claire Brown worked in various roles focused on education and food systems. She served as a Fuel Your Future Associate and a School Breakfast Coordinator II at United Way of King County from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Service Member with FoodCorps in the Jackson, Mississippi area. Her background includes managing anti-hunger programs with an emphasis on school breakfast access.
Career Transition
Claire Brown transitioned from a career in education and food systems to software engineering driven by her passion for technology solutions. This shift was facilitated by her participation in the Grace Hopper Program, which enhanced her coding skills and prepared her for a role in the tech industry. She seeks to work for mission-driven organizations that prioritize diversity and equity.