Summary
Farha Jawed is a Senior Software Engineer with eight years of experience building scalable, user-centered web applications, currently shaping product at RiseKit after roles at Network for Good/Bonterra. She brings deep Ruby on Rails expertise alongside modern full-stack skills from a UCLA MERN bootcamp and an MS in Computer Science with specialization in Human-Computer Interaction from Northeastern. Her work centers on social good platforms—supporting hundreds of thousands of nonprofit users—where she combines rigorous testing, CI/CD, and customer-facing bug triage to deliver reliable, accessible software. Known for leading small teams and mentoring students, she has practical experience rebuilding campuswide systems and improving developer workflows. Farha’s blend of HCI training and backend craftsmanship helps her translate complex user needs into maintainable, impactful products.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Web Developer Certification MERN Stack, Web Developer Certification MERN Stack at UCLA Extension
Master of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at Northeastern University
Bachelor's degree Computer Science and Engineering, Bachelor's degree Computer Science and Engineering at Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
Higher Secondary School Certificate Science, Higher Secondary School Certificate Science at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College
Master of Science - MS Engineering/Industrial Management, Master of Science - MS Engineering/Industrial Management at California State University, Northridge
English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu