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Elsje Slothower

Software Developer

Seattle, WA (US)(253) 509-8262

Software Developer focused on delivering production-ready web and enterprise solutions through hands-on deployment and front-end engineering. Seeks to apply strong debugging, UI design, and collaborative deployment skills to build resilient systems.

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Employment history

Software Implementation Consultant

Fast Enterprises, Salem, OR (US) — Apr 2024 – Present

  • Developed two onsite software deployments for municipal governments in Unemployment Insurance and Driver & Vehicle Services respectively, completing installs and configuration within agreed timelines.
  • Trained client users on configuration and reporting features through hands-on workshops and step-by-step guides.
  • Reduced known issues in the production environment from over 2,000 errors to under 100.
  • Created post-implementation support help topics and triage procedures that shortened incident resolution handoffs to support teams.

Front End Web Developer Intern

Kyndryl (formerly Skytap), Remote (US) — Mar 2023 – Aug 2023

  • Wrote Jest unit tests for core modules, catching regressions before QA and improving code reliability.
  • Refactored legacy Backbone MVC scripts into modular React functions, reducing runtime and easing maintenance.
  • Adopted Agile/Scrum practices, cutting task rollover to under 10% between sprints.
  • Implemented front end UI features for the company's online application for customers and businesses.

Skills

  • UI/UX Design
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • C#
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Web Development
  • Meticulous
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Python
  • SQL
  • API Development
  • AI
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • REST
  • CI/CD
  • Jira

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism and Public Interest

University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Seattle, WA (US) — Sep 2018 – Dec 2021

Undergraduate degree with a minor in music. Published in multiple Seattle magazines. Qualified Dean's List recipient for majority of quarters attended.

Software Engineering Certificate

Ada Developers Academy, Seattle, WA (US) — Sep 2022 – Jul 2023

Selective software development program with a less than 8% acceptance rate specializing in full stack web development and computer science fundamentals. Capstone project "Pantry Pickings" featured a virtual pantry that takes existing ingredients and suggests meals to reduce food waste.

Extracurriculars

Committee Member

Fast for All at Fast Enterprises

Member of committee whose mission is to enhance employee experiences through implementing more equitable benefits, creating and managing employee resource groups (ERGs), and administrating biannual company-wide volunteer opportunities.