Full-stack developer & maker of things
Storyteller. Problem solver. One string at a time.
I've always loved making things — the patience, precision, and creativity my hobbies taught me are exactly what make me a strong engineer. I've spent the last 8 years building software the same way I make everything: like a story worth finishing.
8 years of shipping full-stack applications — from scrappy MVPs to scalable platforms — plus the things I build on my own time.
Projects
Personal Project · 2026
A browser-based karaoke queue manager powered by YouTube. A host spins up a room and shares a 5-character code; singers join from any device, search for songs, queue them, and watch their spot in real time — no apps, no DJ software.
Personal Project · 2026
An AI-powered Japanese flashcard studio. Paste words or upload a PDF and Gemini generates readings, meanings and example sentences. Four practice modes, group learning with invite codes and leaderboards, plus XP, streaks and a cosmetic shop.
Personal Project · 2026
A fully responsive landing page built for a local coffee shop as a design and development exercise. Clean layout, warm aesthetic, deployed live.
Experience
Software Development Manager · ReUp Education · 2025–present
Joined as a Senior Frontend React Engineer building responsive web apps that help colleges re-engage and graduate the millions of adults who've stopped out — then promoted to Software Development Manager within 10 months. I now lead and mentor the engineering team, own technical design and delivery, and partner with product to ship features that widen access to higher education.
Senior Software Engineer · Encoura · 2022–2025
SaaS platform providing enrollment insights and data-driven solutions for colleges. Built mobile-responsive features using Material UI, spearheaded front-end development, and mentored junior engineers in React best practices.
Frontend Engineer · Nextradata · 2021–present
SaaS platform enabling direct mail campaign management and personalized marketing. Designed intuitive campaign creation features, optimized front-end performance, and maintained modern codebases with frequent library updates.
Frontend Engineer · Nextradata · 2021–present
Personalized marketing platform for targeted direct mail campaigns. Focused on code quality, performance optimization, and seamless campaign customization experiences.
Full-Stack Engineer · 2018–2021
SaaS platform connecting job seekers and employers. Built a bookmarking feature, optimized API calls to reduce page load time, integrated Google Analytics and Mixpanel, and updated the app header from Figma wireframes.
Crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, sewing, nail art — the other half of the maker life.
Videos I've created and edited — music, covers, and whatever else catches my eye.
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04 — About
I'm Anna — a Senior Software Engineer based in Southern California with 8+ years building front-end-heavy SaaS applications. I specialize in React, TypeScript, and Material UI, and I love turning complex UX requirements into pixel-perfect, accessible interfaces.
Outside the terminal, I'm a maker in every sense. Crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, sewing, nail art — if it involves yarn, thread, or a hook, I'm probably doing it. I also play piano and sing.
"Variations on a String" isn't just a pun — it's a philosophy. Every project, every stitch, every note is a variation on a theme.
React, TypeScript, Material UI, Next.js, Redux
Node.js, Express, GraphQL, MySQL, MongoDB
webpack, Firebase, Twilio, Mixpanel, Figma
Hack Reactor — Advanced JS · CSUF — B.A. Japanese
Crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, sewing, nail art
Piano, vocals, singing & performance
Filming, editing, post-production & storytelling