Megan Astraus
About Megan Astraus
Megan Astraus is a Software Engineer with a diverse background in education and technology. She has transitioned from teaching roles to software engineering, currently working at StrongMind and possessing strong skills in functional programming and full stack development.
Work at StrongMind
Megan Astraus has been employed at StrongMind as a Software Engineer since 2023. In her role, she contributes to the development of educational technologies that enhance the classroom experience. Her responsibilities include planning, executing, and building full stack features for both mobile and web-based applications.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position, Megan worked at Qwick as a Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. She initially joined Qwick as a Junior Software Engineer in 2022, where she worked for 11 months. During her time at Qwick, she gained experience in various programming languages and technologies, including functional programming principles, ReasonML, React, SQL, GraphQL, and Docker.
Teaching Background
Megan has a background in education, having served as a Middle School ELA Teacher at Nadaburg Unified School District #81 from 2020 to 2021. She also taught 8th Grade Science at both Paradise Valley Unified School District from 2019 to 2020 and Madison Elementary School District from 2014 to 2015. This diverse teaching experience has informed her approach to creating educational technologies.
Education and Training
Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Teaching from Arizona State University, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University between 2017 and 2020. Additionally, she completed a Software Engineering Immersion program at Thinkful from 2021 to 2022, earning a certificate in the field.
Personal Interests
Megan enjoys crafting applications in VSCode and has a penchant for Dutch Bros Rebel drinks and Hot Cheetos. Her personal interests reflect her passion for technology and creativity, which she integrates into her professional work.