Hi, I'm Jennifer.
I'm a software developer with a strong foundation in art, design, and teaching, which I try to bring into every line of code. I care deeply about user experience, accessibility, and creating thoughtful, intuitive interfaces that make life easier for the people using them.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me hanging out with my family, puttering in the garden, or slowly converting my lawn into a native plant haven.
SKILLS
I'm a software developer at MoreSteam, where I work across the stack to build and maintain Vue and Nuxt applications, integrate with back-end services in ColdFusion, C#, and SQL, and manage content through Sanity. I focus on creating responsive, accessible, and engaging user experiences while also shaping content strategy with SEO, analytics, and performance optimization.
I entered the tech field through a full-time coding bootcamp, We Can Code IT, where I learned Java, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, Spring, HTML/CSS, and Thymeleaf. Since then, I've expanded into modern front-end frameworks, back-end integrations, and data handling, gaining experience with tools like Matomo, Google Analytics, and structured data for SEO.
My career began in photography and education. In college I earned a BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design. I then taught Digital Photography and Photoshop at Columbus State for 13 years while also running my own photography business for 11 years. Through that work I developed expertise in visual storytelling, layout, and design, as well as the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. These strengths continue to shape how I approach front-end development and user experience today.