Camilla Jensen
Code Wrangler at Automattic
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
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Top SchoolCamilla Jensen is a seasoned software engineer with 15 years of experience building web platforms, currently working as a Code Wrangler at Automattic where she ships features for Newspack and contributes to high-profile open source projects like WordPress.com's Calypso and Jetpack. She spans front-end React work and back-end PHP/API modifications, notably improving checkout flows, P2 UI, and conditional admin behaviors for multisite setups. Based in Copenhagen, she has a strong Drupal background from newsroom and consultancy roles and a Master’s in Computer Software Engineering from IT University of Copenhagen. Colleagues rely on her pragmatic blend of product-focused engineering and attention to UX details. Off the clock she’s known for long walks and a fondness for Mexican food, and she once took six months to hike the Appalachian Trail — a sign of persistence and curiosity that shows up in her code.
15 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, American Indian Language and Culture, Bachelor, American Indian Language and Culture at Københavns Universitet - University of CopenhagenMaster, Computer Software Engineering, Master, Computer Software Engineering at IT-Universitetet i København
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Github Skills (20)
javascript10
apidoc10
plugin-development10
wordpress10
php10
api10
front-end-development10
wordpress-plugin10
react10
redux9
s69
html8
css8
nodejs7
drupal6
Programming languages (11)
Github contributions (5)
Automattic/wp-calypso
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
The JavaScript and API powered WordPress.com
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:28 reviews, 18 commits, 39 PRs in 10 months
Contributions summary:Camilla primarily contributed to the front-end aspects of the WordPress.com Calypso project, focusing on the composite checkout components. They implemented features such as redirecting users to the same site after checkout and displaying license quantities within the P2 interface. The user also made improvements to the site's P2 user interface, updated quicklinks, and addressed issues related to deleting P2 workspaces. Their work involved modifications to React components and JavaScript libraries, particularly related to the checkout flow.
apireactwordpressjavascriptes6
Automattic/jetpack
May 2021 - Dec 2021
Security, performance, marketing, and design tools — Jetpack is made by WordPress experts to make WP sites safer and faster, and help you grow your traffic.
Role in this project:Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:1 review, 8 commits, 10 PRs in 7 months
Contributions summary:Camilla primarily focused on modifying admin menu items and API endpoints within the Jetpack plugin, specifically for P2 sites. Their contributions involved conditionally hiding menu items based on whether a site is a P2 hub, removing links to features like plans and domains, and adding new functionalities to API endpoints. The changes indicate a focus on customizing the user interface and available features based on the P2 site's type, which reflects backend logic and control.
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