Vanessa Dean
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Ben Serviss
All you need to know is that Vanessa is fantastic. I first met her in my Flatiron School cohort, and she would constantly pick up new technologies and concepts at a rapid clip. Working with her at BeenVerified that same tenacity and humor came through constantly, whether it was learning a new framework, laying down much-needed processes for workflows, or stepping up to take on more responsibilities. Basically, the world needs more Vanessas, so if you end up working with her, consider yourself lucky.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Vanessa as her lead for a few months at Medtext. I knew her from our time together at Flatiron School and actively recruited her to join the company as the second engineer in our New York office. She is a very sharp developer, an eager learner, and a friendly presence that brightens whatever team she works with.
Ben Serviss
All you need to know is that Vanessa is fantastic. I first met her in my Flatiron School cohort, and she would constantly pick up new technologies and concepts at a rapid clip. Working with her at BeenVerified that same tenacity and humor came through constantly, whether it was learning a new framework, laying down much-needed processes for workflows, or stepping up to take on more responsibilities. Basically, the world needs more Vanessas, so if you end up working with her, consider yourself lucky.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Vanessa as her lead for a few months at Medtext. I knew her from our time together at Flatiron School and actively recruited her to join the company as the second engineer in our New York office. She is a very sharp developer, an eager learner, and a friendly presence that brightens whatever team she works with.
Ben Serviss
All you need to know is that Vanessa is fantastic. I first met her in my Flatiron School cohort, and she would constantly pick up new technologies and concepts at a rapid clip. Working with her at BeenVerified that same tenacity and humor came through constantly, whether it was learning a new framework, laying down much-needed processes for workflows, or stepping up to take on more responsibilities. Basically, the world needs more Vanessas, so if you end up working with her, consider yourself lucky.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Vanessa as her lead for a few months at Medtext. I knew her from our time together at Flatiron School and actively recruited her to join the company as the second engineer in our New York office. She is a very sharp developer, an eager learner, and a friendly presence that brightens whatever team she works with.
Ben Serviss
All you need to know is that Vanessa is fantastic. I first met her in my Flatiron School cohort, and she would constantly pick up new technologies and concepts at a rapid clip. Working with her at BeenVerified that same tenacity and humor came through constantly, whether it was learning a new framework, laying down much-needed processes for workflows, or stepping up to take on more responsibilities. Basically, the world needs more Vanessas, so if you end up working with her, consider yourself lucky.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Vanessa as her lead for a few months at Medtext. I knew her from our time together at Flatiron School and actively recruited her to join the company as the second engineer in our New York office. She is a very sharp developer, an eager learner, and a friendly presence that brightens whatever team she works with.
Experience
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Policygenius
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United States
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Software Engineer II
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Jun 2020 - Present
Developing and maintaining Umbrella, Policygenius's customer relationship management software system, a React frontend powered by GraphQL and gRPC APIs in Rails and Go. Established a new Go gRPC API for creating and tracking tasks for internal cases. Integrated the Go task service API with insurance carrier feeds to translate carrier requirements into actionable and trackable tasks for case managers. Enhanced the performance and reliability of a key Rails microservice… Show more Developing and maintaining Umbrella, Policygenius's customer relationship management software system, a React frontend powered by GraphQL and gRPC APIs in Rails and Go. Established a new Go gRPC API for creating and tracking tasks for internal cases. Integrated the Go task service API with insurance carrier feeds to translate carrier requirements into actionable and trackable tasks for case managers. Enhanced the performance and reliability of a key Rails microservice, including the introduction of a bulkhead pattern to better handle unpredictable third-party traffic. Show less Developing and maintaining Umbrella, Policygenius's customer relationship management software system, a React frontend powered by GraphQL and gRPC APIs in Rails and Go. Established a new Go gRPC API for creating and tracking tasks for internal cases. Integrated the Go task service API with insurance carrier feeds to translate carrier requirements into actionable and trackable tasks for case managers. Enhanced the performance and reliability of a key Rails microservice… Show more Developing and maintaining Umbrella, Policygenius's customer relationship management software system, a React frontend powered by GraphQL and gRPC APIs in Rails and Go. Established a new Go gRPC API for creating and tracking tasks for internal cases. Integrated the Go task service API with insurance carrier feeds to translate carrier requirements into actionable and trackable tasks for case managers. Enhanced the performance and reliability of a key Rails microservice, including the introduction of a bulkhead pattern to better handle unpredictable third-party traffic. Show less
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Kindbody
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Software Engineer
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
Feature development and maintenance on the KindEMR - Kindbody's custom electronic health records system handling patient records, scheduling and billing and serving as the backend for the React patient portal app. Spearheaded the KindEMR integration with Change Healthcare for lab and Rx ordering and built the GraphQL API to support the display of lab results to patients in the patient portal. Restructured clinical data in the KindEMR to more efficiently and accurately track and… Show more Feature development and maintenance on the KindEMR - Kindbody's custom electronic health records system handling patient records, scheduling and billing and serving as the backend for the React patient portal app. Spearheaded the KindEMR integration with Change Healthcare for lab and Rx ordering and built the GraphQL API to support the display of lab results to patients in the patient portal. Restructured clinical data in the KindEMR to more efficiently and accurately track and report on the results of egg freezing, IVF and other fertility procedures. Show less Feature development and maintenance on the KindEMR - Kindbody's custom electronic health records system handling patient records, scheduling and billing and serving as the backend for the React patient portal app. Spearheaded the KindEMR integration with Change Healthcare for lab and Rx ordering and built the GraphQL API to support the display of lab results to patients in the patient portal. Restructured clinical data in the KindEMR to more efficiently and accurately track and… Show more Feature development and maintenance on the KindEMR - Kindbody's custom electronic health records system handling patient records, scheduling and billing and serving as the backend for the React patient portal app. Spearheaded the KindEMR integration with Change Healthcare for lab and Rx ordering and built the GraphQL API to support the display of lab results to patients in the patient portal. Restructured clinical data in the KindEMR to more efficiently and accurately track and report on the results of egg freezing, IVF and other fertility procedures. Show less
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Slice
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United States
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
Tech lead on Rails API supporting Slice's online ordering partnership with Google Feature development on Rails apps including integration with Twilio for text messaging promo campaigns, improved Rails caching on menu pages and launching local pizza guides Collaborated with business intelligence team on building and maintaining acquisition and retention funnels Tech lead on Rails API supporting Slice's online ordering partnership with Google Feature development on Rails apps including integration with Twilio for text messaging promo campaigns, improved Rails caching on menu pages and launching local pizza guides Collaborated with business intelligence team on building and maintaining acquisition and retention funnels
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BeenVerified.com
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
Tech lead on Rails application used internally to construct marketing campaigns and A/B test Contributed to feature development and support on customer facing apps (Rails API/Ember frontend) Managed technical parity across four Ember apps, including upgrade maintenance and streamlining deployment processes Tech lead on Rails application used internally to construct marketing campaigns and A/B test Contributed to feature development and support on customer facing apps (Rails API/Ember frontend) Managed technical parity across four Ember apps, including upgrade maintenance and streamlining deployment processes
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MedText
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ruby Developer
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
Feature development and application support for Ruby on Rails web application that assists doctors with the patient referral process. Created process for automating user favorites and applying results to a doctor recommendation algorithm. Developed an internal dashboard with client stats to support sales efforts. Utilized D3 to create a network map of MedText doctors. Feature development and application support for Ruby on Rails web application that assists doctors with the patient referral process. Created process for automating user favorites and applying results to a doctor recommendation algorithm. Developed an internal dashboard with client stats to support sales efforts. Utilized D3 to create a network map of MedText doctors.
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Flatiron School
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Instructor
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Taught high school students full-stack web development: Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Sinatra, jQuery and APIs. Developed curriculum for Intro and Advanced Software Engineering and Intro and Advanced Web Development courses. Helped build the enrollments platform for pre-college classes (Rails API backend and middleman frontend) Led workshops and represented the Flatiron School Pre-College Academy at hackathons and computer science events for high school students and… Show more Taught high school students full-stack web development: Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Sinatra, jQuery and APIs. Developed curriculum for Intro and Advanced Software Engineering and Intro and Advanced Web Development courses. Helped build the enrollments platform for pre-college classes (Rails API backend and middleman frontend) Led workshops and represented the Flatiron School Pre-College Academy at hackathons and computer science events for high school students and educators.
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Student
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Learned full-stack web development: Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Sinatra, TDD, jQuery, AJAX and APIs.
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Shearman & Sterling LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Analyst, Capital Markets
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Mar 2013 - May 2014
Developed pitches, responded to RFPs, and created and maintained marketing materials for the Capital Markets practice group. Conducted research on markets, companies, clients and competitors utilizing both external and internal sources. Supported the legal directory process including the creation of submissions and maintenance of awards and accolades database. Tracked pitches and client information in firm wide CRM System (InterAction). Developed pitches, responded to RFPs, and created and maintained marketing materials for the Capital Markets practice group. Conducted research on markets, companies, clients and competitors utilizing both external and internal sources. Supported the legal directory process including the creation of submissions and maintenance of awards and accolades database. Tracked pitches and client information in firm wide CRM System (InterAction).
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DLA Piper
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Assistant, Pitching and Tendering
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Assisted senior pitch managers and cooperated with international colleagues in responding to large cross-practice requests for proposal and pitches for high-value opportunities. Designed custom pitches, brochures, emails and other marketing collateral with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Coordinated with accounting, diversity, IT, human resources and other departments to collect information and maintain database of firm data pertinent to RFPs. Assisted senior pitch managers and cooperated with international colleagues in responding to large cross-practice requests for proposal and pitches for high-value opportunities. Designed custom pitches, brochures, emails and other marketing collateral with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Coordinated with accounting, diversity, IT, human resources and other departments to collect information and maintain database of firm data pertinent to RFPs.
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Nardello & Co.
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Associate
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
Redesigned firm website and promotional materials, including online and print advertisements, in collaboration with web and graphic design firms. Coordinated logistics, tracked expenses, ordered promotional materials for and represented the firm at industry conferences and events. Acted as a liaison with two public relations firms (UK and US), led weekly PR conference calls and coordinated HTML email campaigns. Maintained database of client information and tracked progress… Show more Redesigned firm website and promotional materials, including online and print advertisements, in collaboration with web and graphic design firms. Coordinated logistics, tracked expenses, ordered promotional materials for and represented the firm at industry conferences and events. Acted as a liaison with two public relations firms (UK and US), led weekly PR conference calls and coordinated HTML email campaigns. Maintained database of client information and tracked progress of proposals and other marketing initiatives. Supported senior staff in developing proposals and presentations for client meetings. Show less Redesigned firm website and promotional materials, including online and print advertisements, in collaboration with web and graphic design firms. Coordinated logistics, tracked expenses, ordered promotional materials for and represented the firm at industry conferences and events. Acted as a liaison with two public relations firms (UK and US), led weekly PR conference calls and coordinated HTML email campaigns. Maintained database of client information and tracked progress… Show more Redesigned firm website and promotional materials, including online and print advertisements, in collaboration with web and graphic design firms. Coordinated logistics, tracked expenses, ordered promotional materials for and represented the firm at industry conferences and events. Acted as a liaison with two public relations firms (UK and US), led weekly PR conference calls and coordinated HTML email campaigns. Maintained database of client information and tracked progress of proposals and other marketing initiatives. Supported senior staff in developing proposals and presentations for client meetings. Show less
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Columbia Business School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Affairs Officer and Event Coordinator
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Jul 2007 - Apr 2010
Lead the design and implementation of three-day International Student Orientation program, supported assistant director in planning and execution of orientation and graduation for all full-time MBA students. Updated student services website, created and distributed HTML newsletters for the student affairs office and designed print materials for programs and activities. Advised over 90 student groups on logistics of large and small-scale events and annual budget allocations for… Show more Lead the design and implementation of three-day International Student Orientation program, supported assistant director in planning and execution of orientation and graduation for all full-time MBA students. Updated student services website, created and distributed HTML newsletters for the student affairs office and designed print materials for programs and activities. Advised over 90 student groups on logistics of large and small-scale events and annual budget allocations for student programming. Show less Lead the design and implementation of three-day International Student Orientation program, supported assistant director in planning and execution of orientation and graduation for all full-time MBA students. Updated student services website, created and distributed HTML newsletters for the student affairs office and designed print materials for programs and activities. Advised over 90 student groups on logistics of large and small-scale events and annual budget allocations for… Show more Lead the design and implementation of three-day International Student Orientation program, supported assistant director in planning and execution of orientation and graduation for all full-time MBA students. Updated student services website, created and distributed HTML newsletters for the student affairs office and designed print materials for programs and activities. Advised over 90 student groups on logistics of large and small-scale events and annual budget allocations for student programming. Show less
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Client Services Coordinator
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
Assisted the director of the Institutional Investor Institute in developing conference programming. Supported the conference sales team in outreach to new clients and keeping marketing materials up to date. Coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and all other logistics for the Institute’s clients. Organized conference calls and processed invoices/expense reports for keynote speakers, panelists and the director. Traveled to conferences throughout the country… Show more Assisted the director of the Institutional Investor Institute in developing conference programming. Supported the conference sales team in outreach to new clients and keeping marketing materials up to date. Coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and all other logistics for the Institute’s clients. Organized conference calls and processed invoices/expense reports for keynote speakers, panelists and the director. Traveled to conferences throughout the country to assist the logistics coordinator with on-site needs. Show less Assisted the director of the Institutional Investor Institute in developing conference programming. Supported the conference sales team in outreach to new clients and keeping marketing materials up to date. Coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and all other logistics for the Institute’s clients. Organized conference calls and processed invoices/expense reports for keynote speakers, panelists and the director. Traveled to conferences throughout the country… Show more Assisted the director of the Institutional Investor Institute in developing conference programming. Supported the conference sales team in outreach to new clients and keeping marketing materials up to date. Coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and all other logistics for the Institute’s clients. Organized conference calls and processed invoices/expense reports for keynote speakers, panelists and the director. Traveled to conferences throughout the country to assist the logistics coordinator with on-site needs. Show less
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Marketing and Editorial Intern
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
Wrote press releases, sent out promotional mailings, assembled clippings reports, maintained database of contacts and participated in bi-weekly staff meetings. Evaluated manuscripts, wrote readers reports and drafted and mailed rejection letters. Wrote press releases, sent out promotional mailings, assembled clippings reports, maintained database of contacts and participated in bi-weekly staff meetings. Evaluated manuscripts, wrote readers reports and drafted and mailed rejection letters.
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Education
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New York University
BA, Biochemistry