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About LaNice Powell
LaNice Powell, a Software Engineer hailing from Brooklyn, New York, brings a rich tapestry of experience to the world of technology. Her journey began in June 2019 when she transitioned into tech, joining Newsela as a JavaScript/React developer, where she dedicated three years honing her skills and contributing to impactful projects.
Before delving into the realm of Software Engineering, LaNice played pivotal roles in the New York City Department of Education, predominantly as a Junior High School Mathematics teacher, starting in 2014. Her passion for education and nurturing young minds underscored her dedication during this period.
Transitioning into the tech industry, LaNice served as a Squad Leader and Career Coach at Career Karma, where she passionately supported and guided aspiring engineers, sharing her insights and experiences to inspire them on their journey into the tech world.
In July 2019, LaNice embarked on an educational journey, enrolling in Flatiron's Part-time Full Stack Software Engineering program. During this intensive program, she acquired proficiency in Ruby on Rails, alongside mastering JavaScript and React. Her commitment culminated in the successful completion of the program in January 2021.
Beyond her professional endeavors, LaNice cherishes moments spent with her loved ones. Whether playing the piano with her daughter, engaging in video games with her son, or indulging in binge-watching fantasy series, she finds joy in the simple pleasures of life.
With a blend of educational expertise, mentoring acumen, and technical prowess, LaNice Powell embodies a multifaceted professional poised to make significant contributions to any team she joins.
Experience
Work Experience
Newsela, Remote, New York, NY
Software Engineer
July 2022 - Present
Associate Software Engineer
April 2021 – July 2022
- Developed a “Poll” feature to enable teachers to gather student opinions on diverse content, accumulating over 1+ million total responses.
- Engineered the “Platform Alignment” interface, integrating sophisticated data capture mechanisms to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of district-wide content requirements, impacting 2.5+ million users.
- Implemented paywall feature to enhance the distinction between lite access and premium access to content, impacting 3+ million users.
- Contributed over 10,000 lines of code across multiple projects, optimizing performance and functionality.
- Provided weekly code reviews, offering constructive feedback on an average of 5 pull requests per week, enhancing code quality and team collaboration.
Co-Chair | Melanated ERG
Dec 2022 - Present
Director of Engagement | Melanated ERG
April 2022 - Dec 2022
- Facilitated monthly DEIB meetings and events, consistently drawing 40% of its members, fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
- Led DEIB efforts resulting in a 30% increase in membership, expanding the reach and influence of the organization.
BrainStation, Remote, New York, NY
Instructor
Sep 2022 – July 2023
- Instructed 25+ aspiring Software engineers at Part-time boot camp, teaching HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Express JS.
- Conducted remote classes twice a week, taking feedback and working on the progress of the students to deliver.
- Supported the “Intro to Web Development” course with 25+ students, providing code reviews and direction.
Career Karma, Remote, New York, NY
Squad Leader/Career Coach
July 2019 – March 2021
- Led study groups to provide ongoing professional development with engaging content to transition to Software Engineering.
- Reached out to clients using the platform, AirTable, and ApplicantStream to match them with optimal candidates.
Tech Talks
Black Genius Academy(2024)
• Interviewed on 'Navigating the current job market”
Wix Dev Lab/ React Robins, (2023)
• Presented a talk “The Power of Pair Programming”: to 100+ developers explaining the pros, cons, methodologies and tactics and strategies
Brain Station/ WeBuildBlack(2023)
• Panel “Software Engineering”: Discussed growth, challenges, and strategies to thrive in the industry to an audience of 50 aspiring engineers
Black Genius Academy(2023)
• Interviewed on “Breaking into Tech”: Interview has been viewed by 10,000+ aspiring developers
General Assembly(2022)
• Panel “Women in Stem”: Explained pathways to pivot careers and transition into software engineering to and audience of 50+ aspiring engineers
ASU/GSV Conference(2021)
• Panel “Upskilling through COVID: Driving Learner and Career Outcome through Crisis”: Defined challenges, strategies, and achievements of pivoting careers during Covid into Software Engineering. Presented to a room of 100+ developers
Tech Community
Young-N-Ambitious, (Remote)
Project Manager (September 2022 - Present)
•Managed cross-functional team communication, and oversaw product development from inception to implementation
• Led team of 6 developers and formed strong relationships with stakeholders
• Participated in stakeholder meetings with cross-functional team
Technical Coach (June 2019 – Present )
• Instructs members in JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, design solutions and code reviews
• Mentored 10+ developers on code quality, networking, and the job search resulting in 95% positive results
• Provided ongoing support and motivation to its members 80+ members
• Organized and facilitated biweekly meetings for technical professional development
Twitter, (Remote)
Twitter Spaces Host | Dev Advocate, (May 2022 – Present )
• Interacted with Twitter developer community in support forums & social media
• Fostered a positive social media presence for developers, mentoring members in engineering & communications skills, sharing best practices and trends in software development
LaNice's Portfolio
Dress Catalogue
Dress Catalogue
Dress Catalogue
A dress catalog allows users to add dresses to the directory, comment on them, and rate the items.
- Established a backend Rails API to fetch data on the client-side using JavaScript.
- PostgreSQL was integrated to manage the persistence of user data effectively.
- The development process involved implementing various model techniques to optimize the technical workflow.
Tutoring Course
Dress Catalogue
Dress Catalogue
Users can create and share courses and assignments within the Tutoring Course community.
- We adhered to the restful routing principle (CRUD) by utilizing Rails "actions" to manage data flow effectively.
- Implemented sessions and cookies for user authentication.
- MySQL was incorporated for persisting user data, ensuring efficient and reliable storage.
YNA Website
Dress Catalogue
YNA Website
YNA plans to help 100 minorities break into tech by 2030 providing professional guidance and resources through personal development, community, and open source.
- Aligned with the restful routing principle (CRUD), we employed Rails "actions" to manage the flow of data effectively.
- Utilized JavaScript front end incorporating hooks to enhance user experience and streamline operations.
- Leveraged PostgreSQL for the persistence of user data, we ensure reliability and scalability in our platform's functionality.