Sarah Bunker
About Sarah Bunker
Sarah Bunker is a DevOps Engineer with a background in Chemical Engineering and software development. She has contributed to the development of the Test Lab platform and currently works at Sphinx Defense and Test Lab in Orem, Utah.
Work at Sphinx Defense
Sarah Bunker has been employed at Sphinx Defense as a DevOps Engineer since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the company's efforts in enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining development processes. Her responsibilities include managing infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability. This position marks a significant step in her career as she applies her skills in a defense technology environment.
Current Role at Test Lab A/B Testing Platform
In addition to her role at Sphinx Defense, Sarah Bunker serves as a Software Developer and Co-Creator at Test Lab, an open-source platform focused on feature flagging and A/B testing. She has been involved in this project since 2022, working as part of a four-person team. Her contributions include developing features that enhance user experience and facilitate data-driven decision-making for clients.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Bunker studied at l’Ecole de Langue Française et d’Informatique, where she focused on French Language and Literature. She also attended Launch School, where she studied Software Development from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2020. This diverse educational background supports her transition from engineering to software development.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current positions, Sarah Bunker worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Quality Assurance Technician at Nestlé from 2020 to 2021 and as a Teaching Assistant at Launch School in 2022. Additionally, she completed internships as a Process Engineer at Young Living Essential Oils and Ash Grove Cement Company in 2018 and 2019, respectively. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in both quality assurance and engineering principles.
Career Transition and Development
Sarah Bunker transitioned from a background in Chemical Engineering to software development after discovering her passion for programming during elective coursework. This shift was further influenced by her participation in Launch School's Capstone program, where she collaborated on building a full-stack application. Her initial discovery of Launch School occurred while she was working as a quality specialist at Nestlé, which ultimately led to her career change.