Summary
Calandra Zellner is a Jira Frontend Developer with 11 years in IT, currently building user-focused interfaces at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. She brings a practical full-stack mindset from Free Code Camp training combined with formal sociology study, which informs her user-centric approach to problem solving. Proficient in JavaScript, Java, SQL and GitHub workflows, she has moved from junior engineering roles and federal contracting to specialized frontend work in research environments. Her background in customer service and social services gives her strong communication and stakeholder empathy when translating requirements into polished UI components. Known for steady progression and versatility, she thrives on bridging technical implementation with real-world user needs in complex organizational settings.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology at Columbus State University
Full Stack Web Development, Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development, Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp
Diploma, Diploma at Upson-Lee High School
German, English, Spanish