Summary
Jessica Codr is a seasoned systems engineer and technical leader with 12+ years at Union Pacific, currently a Senior System Engineer who builds Java, Spring, and Angular-based solutions while mentoring colleagues and running company training programs. She pairs deep hands-on engineering with a strong UX advocacy and a passion for developer education, organizing book clubs, code-quality initiatives, and precision-scheduling IT projects. Beyond her day job she is a prolific Toastmasters leader—twice a Distinguished Toastmaster—now serving as Club Growth Director and soon District Director for District 24, applying public-speaking rigor to amplify technical voices across Nebraska and Iowa. Jessica regularly presents to local tech meetups (NEJS, OJUG, WiTH), blending community engagement with practical tooling and frontend expertise. Known as a "multiplier," she leads by example, mentoring new hires in clean code and TDD while creating fun, educational experiences that surface hidden talent. Off the clock she’s a cat lover who balances technical depth with approachable communication and community-building.
12 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science, Masters of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis
English