Rachel Vaughan
About Rachel Vaughan
Rachel Vaughan is an Integration Engineer with extensive experience in software development and support roles across various organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Texas Tech University and has a strong preference for front-end development.
Current Role at SILA
Rachel Vaughan currently serves as an Integration Engineer at SILA, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she applies her technical skills to integrate various systems and enhance operational efficiency. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration processes.
Previous Experience in Integration Engineering
Before joining SILA, Rachel worked at Abrigo as an Integration Engineer for seven months in 2022. She also held the position of Support Analyst at Abrigo from 2021 to 2022, where she provided technical support and troubleshooting for integration-related issues. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in integration engineering.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature from Texas Tech University. She also completed a Front-End Development certification from Skillcrush.com. Her educational background, combined with her technical skills in JavaScript, Oracle SQL, HTML/CSS, and other technologies, positions her as a knowledgeable professional in both front-end and full-stack development.
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
Throughout her career, Rachel has actively sought opportunities to mentor and teach. She served as a freshman composition instructor at Texas Tech University, where she developed a deep understanding of teaching methodologies. Her experience emphasizes the importance of empathy, imagination, and confidence in the learning process, which she applies in her professional interactions.
Internship and Early Career Background
Rachel began her career with internships at Texas Tech University in the Letterpress Lab and Digital Humanities Lab. These experiences ignited her passion for technology and provided her with foundational skills in organization, multitasking, and research. Additionally, she worked in various roles at Texas Tech University, including Administrative Assistant and Temporary Unit Coordinator, which further developed her professional capabilities.