Mecca Young
About Mecca Young
Mecca Young is a Software Engineer currently employed at Resilient Coders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in technology and healthcare, having held various roles including Enrollment Analyst and Provider Advocate at UPMC Health Plan.
Work at Resilient Coders
Mecca Young has been employed as a Software Engineer at Resilient Coders since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing interactive websites utilizing Express.js frameworks. Her contributions are part of a broader mission to enhance coding education and provide opportunities for underrepresented communities in the tech industry. Resilient Coders operates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Young applies her skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Resilient Coders, Mecca Young worked at UPMC Health Plan in various roles. She served as an Enrollment Analyst in the Government sector from 2019 to 2022 and as a Provider Advocate from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Direct Care Counselor at CLASS (Community Living And Support Services) from 2013 to 2016. These positions provided her with diverse experiences in healthcare and client support.
Education and Expertise
Mecca Young is currently studying at the Community College of Allegheny County, where she is pursuing a degree in General Studies. Her educational background complements her professional experience in software engineering. Young has developed expertise in designing technology solutions that meet performance expectations and has contributed to software engineering projects within an Agile work environment.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In her role as a Software Engineer, Mecca Young has developed interactive websites using Express.js frameworks. Her work emphasizes the importance of creating user-friendly and efficient web applications. Young's contributions to software engineering projects are characterized by her ability to work effectively in Agile teams, where she collaborates with colleagues to achieve project goals.