Tara Roche Grimm
About Tara Roche Grimm
Tara Roche Grimm is a Senior Software Engineer with a diverse background in both software development and optometry. She has worked for several companies, including ZappRx, Anomalie, and currently Table22, and has experience managing offshore development teams using AGILE methodologies.
Work at Table22
Tara Roche Grimm has been employed at Table22 as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her software engineering skills to contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's technology solutions. Her experience in managing offshore development teams and applying AGILE methodologies supports her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Tara worked as a Software Engineer at Anomalie - Pro-Bride Wedding Dresses from 2019 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also served as a Software Engineer at ZappRx, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. During her time at ZappRx, she played a key role in the redesign and launch of the ZappRx app, which resulted in improved customer retention and increased sales.
Education and Expertise
Tara Roche Grimm earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry, studying from 2010 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology, with a minor in Neuroscience, from The University of Connecticut, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background in optometry and biology provides her with a unique perspective in her software engineering career.
Background in Optometry
Before transitioning to software engineering, Tara gained experience in the medical field. She worked as a Fourth Year Optometric Extern at the New England College of Optometry, focusing on Special Populations Rotation for three months in 2013. Additionally, she served as an Animal Care Facilitator at the same institution from 2011 to 2013, where she contributed to the care and management of animals in a clinical setting.
Management of Offshore Development Teams
Tara has experience managing offshore development teams, applying AGILE methodologies to enhance project efficiency and team collaboration. This experience has been instrumental in her roles in software engineering, allowing her to effectively lead projects and coordinate with diverse teams across different locations.