Melissa S.
About Melissa S.
Melissa S. is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Banyan Infrastructure, with a background in full stack development and web development. She has experience in various roles across multiple organizations, including Reflektive and Branch International, and holds degrees in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis.
Work at Banyan Infrastructure
Currently, Melissa S. serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Banyan Infrastructure, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing software solutions that enhance the company's infrastructure offerings. Her work directly contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's services in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Banyan Infrastructure, Melissa S. worked at Branch International as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, she designed and implemented business-critical features for both B2B and B2C applications, impacting thousands of users daily. Prior to that, she held a Full Stack Engineer position at Reflektive for 10 months in 2018, where she further developed her skills in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Melissa S. earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Computer and Information Sciences from San Diego Miramar College, completed between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, she participated in a cross-enrollment program at UC San Diego during 2015-2016, further enhancing her technical knowledge and skills.
Background in Instruction and Development
Melissa S. has experience in educational roles, including serving as a Tutor for Computer Science for Kids in 2018 and as an Instructor at iD Tech Camps in 2017. These positions allowed her to share her knowledge of computer science with younger students, fostering interest in technology and programming.
Community Involvement and Interests
Outside of her professional work, Melissa S. actively participates in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs aimed at stabilizing the feral cat population in Oakland. She has a keen interest in sectors such as the circular economy, sustainability, and social justice, and values working in mission-driven organizations that focus on creating a more equitable and sustainable world.