Alison Fay
About Alison Fay
Alison Fay is a software engineer with experience in the open-source community and a background in economics. She has worked at several companies, including Wayfair, Obsidian, and Threekit Visual Commerce, and has contributed to various software development projects.
Work at Threekit
Alison Fay has been employed at Threekit Visual Commerce as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development of visual commerce solutions, leveraging her software engineering skills to enhance user experience and functionality. Threekit specializes in 3D product visualization and augmented reality, providing businesses with tools to improve online shopping experiences.
Previous Experience at Wayfair
Before joining Threekit, Alison Fay worked at Wayfair as a B2B Account Manager from 2014 to 2021. During her seven years in this role, she was based in Boston, MA, where she managed business accounts and contributed to the company's growth in the e-commerce sector.
Experience at Obsidian
Alison Fay served as a Software Engineer at Obsidian for 11 months in 2022. During her tenure, she was involved in the development of a GraphQL caching client and server module for Deno, contributing to the efficiency and performance of the platform.
Open Source Contributions
Alison is actively involved in the open-source community and has a presence on GitHub. She worked on the KALA Ticket Management System in 2022, further demonstrating her commitment to collaborative software development and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Alison Fay earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her educational background provides a foundation for her analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics, which she applies in her software engineering roles.
Speaking Engagements
Alison participated as a featured speaker at SingleSprout's Software Engineering Speaker Series, where she focused on Streaming Protocols. This engagement highlights her expertise in software engineering and her ability to communicate complex technical topics to a broader audience.