Christabel Sebastian

[email protected] | Portland, OR | bit.ly/christabels_linkedin | bit.ly/christabels_github

Technical Skills

Ruby, Rails, JavaScript/ES6, Node.js, React.js, Java, Spring, Git, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, REST APIs, OOP, TDD Principles, Agile/SCRUM Practices, Effective and Empathetic Communication, Growth Mindset

Work Experience

Software Engineering Intern | Salesforce

Remote | Mar 2021 - July 2021

• Java development and testing on B2B Checkout Backend - Performance and Scalability team
• Work on stories related to quality control, logging, and dashboarding
• Adhere to Agile principles and effectively communicate while on a distributed team across multiple timezones
• Submit code changes and perform code reviews with tools such as Perforce and CodeCollab

Laboratory Manager | SC Laboratories

Tigard, OR | Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

• Managed all analytical staff and operations.
• Performed sample analysis and data review for pesticide, trace solvent, terpene, and cannabinoid content.
• Optimized, updated, and published standard operating procedures.
• Refined Quality System through improved implementation of laboratory information management software and automations.
• Started as a chemist and promoted to laboratory manager after 2 years.

Chemist | Brooks Applied Labs

Bothell, WA | Aug 2011 - May 2015, Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

• Analyzed samples, maintained and repaired instrumentation, reviewed and reported data for trace metal content.
• Operated in roles that ranged from technician to chemist to team lead, promoted every 1-2 years.

Project Manager | TestAmerica Laboratories

Fife, WA | May 2015 - Oct 2016

• Client-facing project management. Reported laboratory data, initiated and maintained project scope, ensured data met requisite regulatory and quality control criteria. Promoted after 1 year.

Projects

Pothos: Plant-Sitting Web App

bit.ly/pothos_repo | bit.ly/pothos_app
Full stack web app: JavaScript/React front end, Python/Flask back end. External APIs: Google Firebase for cloud storage, authentication, and authorization, Google Maps Geocoding, and USPS Address Verification.

Hollywood: Video Store

bit.ly/video-store_repo | bit.ly/video-store_app
Full stack web app: JavaScript/React front end, Ruby/Rails back end.

Stellar: Online Store

bit.ly/stellar_repo | bit.ly/stellar_app
Full stack web app with Ruby/Rails. Github OAuth for authentication.

Education

Ada Developer's Academy: Full Stack Web Development, Data Structures and Algorithms
Portland Community College: CS Coursework
Epicodus: Intro to Programming course
Lewis & Clark College: B.A. Biology

Community Engagement

Community Organizer, BAYAN Pacific Northwest. 2016-2018
Keynote, Dyke March: Seattle, WA. 2017
Panelist and Mock Interviewer, Highline School District STEM Fest: Des Moines, WA. 2017
Youth Mentor, The Service Board: Seattle, WA. 2014-2017
Youth Outdoor Trip Leader, Seattle ICO: Seattle, WA. 2012-2014

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