Hunter Wallen
About Hunter Wallen
Hunter Wallen is a React Native Engineer currently working at Project Canary in Denver, Colorado. He has a diverse background in software engineering and education, having held various roles at General Assembly and other companies while actively teaching and sharing insights in the field.
Current Role at Project Canary
Hunter Wallen serves as a React Native Engineer at Project Canary, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Denver, Colorado, contributing to the development of mobile applications that support the company's environmental monitoring initiatives. His role involves utilizing React Native to create efficient and user-friendly interfaces, enhancing the overall user experience.
Experience at General Assembly
Hunter Wallen has a significant history with General Assembly, where he has held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Instructional Associate from 2021 to 2022, focusing on remote education. Currently, he serves as the Instructional Lead for the SEIR FLEX program since 2022. He also participated as a Software Engineer Immersive Fellow and as an Associate Instructor in 2021, contributing to the training of aspiring software engineers.
Previous Positions in Software Development
Before his current role, Hunter Wallen gained experience as a React Native Engineer at Hello Alice for four months in 2022. He also worked as a Software Engineer I at Modivcare for nine months and as a Software Developer specializing in React and React Native at Jump The Line for one year. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and mobile app development.
Educational Background in Software Engineering
Hunter Wallen studied Computer Software Engineering at General Assembly, where he earned a certificate from 2020 to 2021. He also attended Community College of Denver, focusing on Computer and Information Sciences from 2019 to 2020. His educational background supports his current work in software development and teaching.
Teaching and Mentorship Activities
In addition to his engineering roles, Hunter Wallen teaches part-time at a coding bootcamp. He shares insights from his non-traditional journey into software engineering, aiming to connect with and support others pursuing similar paths. His teaching emphasizes practical skills and real-world applications of software development.