Christa Powers
About Christa Powers
Christa Powers is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at BrightHire, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has previous experience in software engineering and tutoring.
Work at BrightHire
Christa Powers has been employed at BrightHire as a Senior Full Stack Engineer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that enhance hiring processes. Her responsibilities include both front-end and back-end development, ensuring a seamless user experience and efficient system performance.
Education and Expertise
Christa Powers earned her Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. This academic background provides her with a strong analytical foundation, which she applies in her engineering roles. Her expertise spans full stack development, allowing her to work on various aspects of software projects.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position at BrightHire, Christa Powers worked as a Software Engineer at Parsyl from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Full Stack Engineer at Mortgage Cadence for one year in 2017-2018. Additionally, she has experience as a Tutor at Catalyst Prep LLC and as a Teaching Assistant at both the University of Denver and the University of New Mexico.
Research and Teaching Experience
Christa Powers has a background in academia, having served as a Research Assistant at UC Santa Cruz from 2012 to 2014. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of New Mexico for five months in 2014-2015 and at the University of Denver for seven months in 2017. These roles involved supporting students and contributing to educational programs.