Amanda Chang
About Amanda Chang
Amanda Chang is a Frontend Engineer currently working at SchooLinks in Austin, Texas. She has a diverse background in software engineering and web development, having held various roles in education and technology since 2011.
Current Role at SchooLinks
Amanda Chang serves as a Frontend Engineer at SchooLinks, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Austin, Texas, she contributes to the development of educational technology solutions. Her work focuses on enhancing user experience and interface design, aligning with the company's mission to support students in their academic journeys.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position, Amanda worked as a Software Engineer at BigCommerce from 2020 to 2021, and at RigUp from 2016 to 2020. Her experience includes developing software solutions and collaborating with teams to improve product functionality. Additionally, she held a Software Developer position at Tugg, Inc for four months in 2015.
Teaching and Instruction Roles
Amanda has a background in education, having served as a Web Development Instructor at General Assembly in 2016 and at The Flatiron School in 2015. In these roles, she taught web development skills to students, fostering their growth in the tech field. She also engages in knowledge sharing through blog posts and presentations at meetups.
Educational Background
Amanda completed her Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies at Yale University from 2009 to 2013. She also graduated from Westfield High School with a diploma from 2005 to 2009. Her educational journey laid the foundation for her career in technology and education.
Advocacy for Diversity in Tech
Amanda advocates for diversity in the technology sector and promotes the elegance of the Ruby programming language. She leads lunch-and-learn sessions to encourage continuous learning among her peers, contributing to a more inclusive and knowledgeable tech community.