Kayla Simpson

Software Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Passionate about leveraging technology for social good.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience in fullstack development for impactful projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fullstack Developer focused on Nonprofit Technology and Education.

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Skills

Core Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationReact.js

Other Skills

Amazon RedshiftNode.jsJavaScriptCSSHTMLJavaFXLinuxCompilersC (Programming Language)Amazon DynamodbPostgreSQLAmazon Web Services (AWS)Python (Programming Language)MongoDBFigma (Software)

About

I build things that help those who need it most. The work I do sits at the intersection of systems, education, and access; think distributed computing for research, a pipeline to help families compare financial aid, or a learning platform for literacy volunteers. I like working with others, asking questions, and making complicated things feel understandable. I take initiative, follow through, and bring energy into everything I’m a part of.

Experience

5 mos

Total Experience

5 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Atlassian

Incoming Software Engineer

Dec 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid

Success academy charter schools

AI Strategy and Development Intern

May 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

Problem SolvingAmazon Redshift

Sealing technologies, a parsons company

Software Engineering Intern

May 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos · Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

JavaFXProblem Solving

Penn engineering

Teaching Assistant for Programming Language and Techniques I (CIS 1200)

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Responsible for leading weekly recitations on course material highlights, grading homework assignments, holding office hours, and leading the exam review committee.

Problem SolvingCommunication

Hack4impact

Fullstack Developer

Aug 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Contribute to a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on leveraging technology for social good.
Collaborate with socially-responsible organizations to develop software solutions addressing pressing issues in education, food accessibility, poverty, and more.
Gain hands-on experience in web development by utilizing React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to build innovative software solutions that address social challenges, demonstrating proficiency in front-end development technologies.

React.jsNode.js