Elizabeth Renn
About Elizabeth Renn
Elizabeth Renn is a Senior Software Engineer at Skillz Inc., where she has worked since 2016, holding various roles including iOS Engineer. She studied Computer Science and Game Design at Northeastern University and has experience in software development and testing.
Work at Skillz
Elizabeth Renn has been a key contributor at Skillz Inc. since 2015. She began her career there as an iOS Engineer Intern for seven months, followed by a part-time role as an iOS Engineer for eight months. In 2016, she transitioned to a full-time position as an iOS Engineer, where she worked until 2017. After a brief period, she returned to Skillz in 2018 as an iOS Engineer-II and has since advanced to the role of Senior Software Engineer in 2019. Her tenure at Skillz spans over six years, during which she has developed expertise in mobile application development within the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Renn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Information Science, with a focus on Computer Science and Game Design, from Northeastern University. She attended Northeastern from 2011 to 2016, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills in software development and game design. Prior to her university education, she completed her secondary education at Saratoga Springs High School, earning an Advanced Regents Diploma from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Elizabeth Renn has a diverse background in software engineering, particularly in mobile application development. She began her professional career with an internship at Skillz Inc. in 2015, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles within the company. Prior to her work at Skillz, she gained experience as a Java Developer in Test at Hewlett-Packard for six months in 2014. This combination of internships and full-time positions has contributed to her development as a skilled engineer in the tech industry.
Previous Experience
Before her extensive career at Skillz Inc., Elizabeth Renn worked at Hewlett-Packard as a Java Developer in Test for six months in Southborough, MA, in 2014. Additionally, she held various roles at Skillz, including part-time iOS Engineer and full-time iOS Engineer, which provided her with a robust understanding of mobile development. Her early experiences in these roles have shaped her career trajectory and technical expertise.