Aarthi Arunachalam
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate, enthusiastic candidate seeks to connect with individuals from all walks of life to make the world a more equitable and just place. Eager to bring 3+ years of experience in software development and 4+ years of experience with education and mentorship together to empower communities that have historically been excluded from opportunities. Dependable and ready to learn new skills, share ideas, and face new challenges with a smile.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Friends Of Youth
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored up to 25 homeless adults aged 18-24, creating a safe environment through trauma-informed practices
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions
- Recorded detailed notes about observed events and interactions to communicate client needs and goals
Software Engineer
Microsoft
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Implemented reproducible proof of concept to migrate monolithic legacy code to scalable and maintainable microservices, to be used to refactor up to 30 code flows
- Collaborated with senior engineers and other teams to learn about new deployment software, and communicated these concepts to teammates with diagrams, documentation, and presentations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Web Development Consultant
STL STIRR
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained positive relationships with clients by providing ongoing technical support and offering proactive solutions for their evolving needs
- Created membership, forum, and file upload features for STIRR WordPress website (www.stlstirr.org), which over 50 public health organizations use as a centralized source of information
- Crafted 3 sets of documentation to communicate details to users, web administrators, and developers
Teaching Assistant
Washington University
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted up to 40 college students for up to 20 hours each week during lab time and office hours
- Reviewed concepts and answered questions, creating FAQ sheets and diagrams as necessary
- Informed the professor about areas of difficulty and suggested methods to improve clarity
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MOSkills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Programming
- User Support
- Creativity and Innovation
- Visual Communication
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Friends Of Youth
12.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
Microsoft
06.2020 - 12.2022
Web Development Consultant
STL STIRR
01.2018 - 09.2018
Teaching Assistant
Washington University
08.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Computer Science
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Washington University in St Louis