Jessi Shank
About Jessi Shank
Jessi Shank is a Staff Engineer currently employed at Rollbar, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in software development and engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Expeditors, Unloop, and Ten-Forward.
Current Role at Rollbar
Jessi Shank currently serves as a Staff Engineer at Rollbar, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that enhance error monitoring and debugging processes for developers. Her expertise in engineering practices supports the company's mission to improve application reliability and performance.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Rollbar, Jessi Shank held various positions in software development. She worked as a Senior Fullstack Engineer at Rollbar from 2022 to 2024, where she focused on full-stack development projects. Prior to that, she was a Production Engineer at Level 11 from 2017 to 2018 and a Software Developer in Test II at Expeditors from 2016 to 2017. Her experience includes both development and testing roles, showcasing her versatility in the software engineering field.
Leadership and Co-founding Experience
Jessi Shank co-founded Ten-Forward, where she contributed to the establishment and growth of the organization from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Lead Developer at Unloop from 2020 to 2021. These roles highlight her leadership capabilities and her commitment to driving projects from inception to execution.
Educational Background in Physics and Astronomy
Jessi Shank earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Washington, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a strong analytical foundation, which she applies in her engineering work. Her studies in a rigorous scientific discipline contribute to her problem-solving skills in software development.
Research Experience at LSST
Jessi Shank worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she engaged in research activities that supported the telescope's scientific objectives. This experience further developed her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.