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Hello, I’m Aren.

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I'm a software engineer dedicated to using technology for good. I have a background in design and illustration and bring creativity and problem-solving to all I do. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and startups. I’m excited to take on new challenges and continue using my skills to make a positive impact.

A little more about me: I was born on the island of Guåhan. I currently reside in Lenapehoking (Philadelphia) with my dog Benji. My hobbies include making art, music (I'm learning guitar), biking, and bouldering.

If you would like to get in touch, you can email me at aren.kerr@gmail.com.

Experience

  • 2023 - 2024

    • Developed new features and maintained the core API for an active social media platform built for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, and women to share travel experiences
    • Designed and implemented fullstack solutions for an internal admin dashboard, optimizing workflows for team members
    • Integrated external APIs to collect and calculate use and performance metrics, visualizing data on the frontend
  • 2022 - 2023

    • Contributed to building a new platform for delivering emergency financial aid to users in need
    • Co-lead for epics, delivering new features such as payment methods and applicant screening
    • Contributed to code base with an emphasis on extendability and unit testing
  • 2019 - 2022

    • At a fast-paced digital agency, worked projects for clients from a wide range of industries, from fashion and music to business
    • Conducted detailed code reviews and provided estimates as front end technical lead on multiple projects
    • Contributed new features and bug fixes to React, React Native, and Angular applications

Projects