Hi! I'm Clarissa Jaime, a software engineer and educator with a passion for building scalable, user-friendly applications and empowering the next generation of developers. With experience spanning education, e-commerce, and media, I specialize in frontend development, curriculum design, and technical training.
I've taught software engineering at multiple coding bootcamps, helping students build strong foundations in JavaScript, React, and full-stack development. Beyond teaching, my industry experience includes working as a software engineer at companies like Amazon, Column, and 2U, where I contributed to frontend architecture, optimized system performance, and developed learning management solutions.
When I'm not coding or mentoring, I enjoy refining curriculum content, writing technical documentation, and advocating for accessible and effective tech education.
Frontend development (React, TypeScript, Next.js), API integration (GraphQL, Firebase)
Curriculum development, technical instruction, mentoring
UI/UX improvements, performance optimization, accessibility best practices
Sprint planning, cross-functional collaboration, process optimization
Maven & River • Apr 2024 - Present
Create educational products focused on software engineering fundamentals.
Hack Reactor / Galvanize • Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
Led technical training, launched a new TypeScript & Next.js program, and redesigned the CSS curriculum.
Amazon (Contract) • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
Led a team to migrate 10+ advertising websites, optimizing performance and ad effectiveness.
Column • Mar 2021 - Sept 2022
Built internal tools, enhanced system reliability, and championed Agile practices.
2U, Inc • Apr 2019 - Feb 2021
Improved the LMS front-end, developed a scalable design system, and optimized API data fetching with GraphQL.
2U, Inc • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
Standardized branding, improved infrastructure reliability, and contributed to UX design sprints.
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