Michelle P.
About Michelle P.
Michelle P. is a Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com with extensive experience in software engineering and a strong background in operations research and logistics.
Current Role at Rover.com
Michelle P. holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com, where she has been working since 2022. In this role, she focuses on various engineering tasks, contributing to the company's software development and system improvements. Her responsibilities at this level include leading significant projects and ensuring the integrity of complex systems.
Previous Positions at Rover.com
Before becoming a Senior Software Engineer, Michelle P. worked at Rover.com in various capacities. From 2020 to 2022, she was a Software Engineer II on the Payments & Accounting Team, where she was involved in critical financial system projects. Prior to that, she served as a Software Engineer I on the Daytime Traveling Service Team from 2019 to 2020, working on services targeted at enhancing the daytime travel experience for users.
Industry Experience in Software Engineering
Michelle P. has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation as a Software Engineer - Microsimulation from 2018 to 2019. She also possesses research and teaching experience from her time at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she was a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2015 and a Teaching Assistant from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Michelle P. has a robust academic background. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Additionally, she holds a Masters in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Yonsei University. Her diverse educational qualifications contribute to her interdisciplinary approach in software engineering.
Key Contributions at Rover.com
During her time at Rover.com, Michelle P. played a pivotal role in several projects. She integrated the Avalara API for accurate sales tax calculation and reporting. She also successfully led the validation process for the sales tax recoupment launch, addressing significant issues before its implementation. Furthermore, she developed a comprehensive implementation plan for a new journaling flow in the in-house finance system and contributed to the in-house financing project by removing amortization and resolving the residual impacts of system changes.