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SoftwareDeveloper

Karen Fisher

Summary

Frontend engineer with a 4.0 GPA in Web & Mobile App Development and a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experienced with UI frameworks including Bootstrap and Material-UI, responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility. Skilled at collaborating with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to create user-friendly interfaces. Former software developer with strong debugging, testing, and communication abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer

StarTech Health
  • - Built and maintained .NET applications with SQLite database integration.
  • - Delivered improvements contributing to an 80% increase in client satisfaction.

Software Design Engineer / SDET

Microsoft
  • - Developed internal tools supporting UI testing and backend quality assurance.
  • - Streamlined deployment pipelines, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Teaching Assistant – Machine Learning & Data Analytics

EdX
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • - Mentored students in Python, DS&A, and web project development.
  • - Provided detailed code reviews and supported debugging and design iteration.
  • - Promoted clarity and collaboration in distributed remote environments.

Education

Professional Certificate - Web & Mobile Application Development

Utah State University
Moab, UT

B.A. - Philosophy

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Skills

  • Frontend: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Bootstrap, Material-UI
  • UX & Web Development: Responsive Design, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Accessibility Standards, UI/UX Principles
  • Other Languages: Python, Java, Kotlin
  • DevOps & Tooling: Git, GitHub Actions, Docker (basic), CI/CD, Linux, Windows, Android
  • Problem-solving
  • Programming
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Software development

Timeline

Teaching Assistant – Machine Learning & Data Analytics

EdX
03.2023 - 06.2025

Software Developer

StarTech Health

Software Design Engineer / SDET

Microsoft

B.A. - Philosophy

Brandeis University

Professional Certificate - Web & Mobile Application Development

Utah State University
Karen Fisher