William Parsons
About William Parsons
William Parsons is a Software Engineer currently working at Unite Us, where he focuses on setting up translations for workflows and improving web accessibility. He co-founded a student group at Northwestern University that teaches coding skills for social good and has experience in software engineering at various companies.
Work at Unite Us
William Parsons currently serves as a Software Engineer at Unite Us, a role he has held since 2022. He works remotely from Chicago, Illinois. His responsibilities include setting up translations in over 50 languages for various workflows on the primary front-end application. Parsons actively collaborates in story mapping, tech planning, QA planning, and impact analysis discussions, contributing to the development and improvement of software solutions.
Previous Experience at NowPow
Prior to his current position, William Parsons worked at NowPow, a Unite Us Company, as a Software Engineer for nine months in 2021. During his time there, he contributed to various software development projects, enhancing his skills and experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
William Parsons earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Northwestern University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He co-founded the student group Develop + Innovate for Social Change, aimed at teaching coding skills to college students for the benefit of non-profit organizations. He continues to serve as an advisor for this group, supporting its mission to integrate technology with social good.
Professional Background
Before joining Unite Us, William Parsons gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at XPO Logistics, Inc. in 2018, where he worked for three months. He later returned to XPO Logistics as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020, where he developed a web scraping and data entry program that resulted in significant cost savings and created a Power BI Dashboard to present metrics across multiple business units.
Achievements in Technology and Community Engagement
William Parsons has been recognized for his contributions to technology and community engagement. He was highlighted by Northwestern’s Engineering School for optimizing truck routing by 22% for the Chicago Furniture Bank, which facilitated increased donations and fleet expansion. At Unite Us, he is involved in overhauling UI elements to ensure compliance with A11Y web accessibility standards.