Sara Packman
About Sara Packman
Sara Packman is a Senior Software Engineer at Virta Health with a diverse background in software development and legal writing.
Current Role at Virta Health
Sara Packman is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Virta Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in backend development, utilizing Python and frameworks such as Django and Flask. Sara employs cloud platforms like AWS and GCP for deploying applications, ensuring efficient and scalable performance.
Previous Employment at Slack
Before her tenure at Virta Health, Sara worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Slack from 2020 to 2021. Based in San Francisco, California, she contributed to the development of Slack's communication platform. Her responsibilities included backend development and the use of modern development tools such as React for building user interfaces.
Experience at Clover Health
Sara was a Senior Software Engineer at Clover Health from 2015 to 2020. During these five years, she worked in San Francisco, focusing on backend development and database management. She used technologies like PostgreSQL, SQLite, ElasticSearch, and data orchestration tools such as Airflow to manage workflows and implement search functionalities.
Educational Background
Sara Packman holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from Union College, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her strong legal education background enhances her technical communication skills.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sara is proficient in backend development using Python, with expertise in frameworks like Django and Flask. She utilizes cloud platforms like AWS and GCP for application deployment. Sara also has strong SQL skills for database querying and management, and experience with using databases such as PostgreSQL and SQLite. She employs tools like React for UI development and ElasticSearch for search functionalities.