Sarah Sweat
About Sarah Sweat
Sarah Sweat is a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, where she focuses on building tools for content editors and enhancing the reader experience. She has a background in software engineering and mechanical engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Ford Motor Company, Discovery Inc., and Cummins Inc.
Work at The New York Times
Sarah Sweat has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times since 2020. In her role, she focuses on building tools for editors to produce new content and enhance the frontend experience for readers. She utilizes technologies such as JavaScript, React, Next.js, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in her projects. Sarah has led efforts in establishing and maintaining a Content Management System (CMS) for a team exploring new products for children. Additionally, she contributed to the foundation of the new Search page for NYT Cooking during a two-month rotation.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Sweat earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. She also attended Flatiron School, completing a program in Full Stack Web Development in 2017. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and software development skills, which she applies in her current role in software engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Sarah Sweat gained valuable experience through various internships and roles. She interned at Ford Motor Company in 2015, focusing on Hardware Controls Interface, and at Cummins Inc. in 2014 in Service Engineering. She also worked as a Software Engineer at Discovery Inc. from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she held multiple positions at Florida State University, including Finance Chair and Assistant for Dance Marathon, and served as an International Programs Student Recruiter.
Technical Contributions
In her technical role, Sarah Sweat has built webviews for an iPad app and onboarding flows for web applications. She has managed integrations with various Google Cloud Platform features, including Cloud Functions and Big Query. Her work includes adding custom features to the CMS, such as editor workflow management tools and user-generated content moderation tools, enhancing the overall functionality and user experience.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Sarah Sweat has demonstrated leadership skills by helping to hire and onboard new senior team members at The New York Times. She collaborates cross-functionally to ensure roadmap alignment and feature feasibility, contributing to the overall success of her team. Her experience as a F.I.G. Leader and in various roles at Florida State University showcases her ability to work effectively in team environments.