Liz Watkins
About Liz Watkins
Liz Watkins is a Software Engineer III at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in software development and quality assurance, having held various roles at springbig and experience in teaching and tutoring.
Work at Unite Us
Liz Watkins has been employed at Unite Us as a Software Engineer III since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support the organization's mission. Her work focuses on enhancing the technology infrastructure to improve service delivery.
Previous Experience at springbig
Prior to her current position, Liz Watkins worked at springbig in various roles. She served as a QA Automation Engineer for four months in 2020, followed by a year as a Software Developer from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, she briefly held the position of Software Developer Lead for four months. Her time at springbig was spent in Boca Raton, Florida.
Education and Expertise
Liz Watkins studied at Wyncode Academy, where she achieved a Full Stack Web Development certification in 2020. She also holds a Master's Degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Indiana University Bloomington, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, International Relations from Wheaton College (MA) from 2009 to 2013.
Teaching Experience
In 2020, Liz Watkins worked as a Teaching Assistant at Wyncode Academy for three months. This role involved supporting students in their learning journey, particularly in the field of web development, and contributing to the educational environment.
Early Career at Target
Liz Watkins began her career at Target, where she held multiple positions from 2015 to 2020. She worked as a Sales Floor Team Member, Human Resources Team Member, and Style Team Lead, gaining experience in customer service and team management over five years.