Summary
Joanna Rives is a Seattle-based Software Engineer with 11 years of experience who focuses on writing clean, maintainable code in collaborative, low-stress environments. Trained in full stack web development at Ada Developers Academy and with a clinical background as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, she brings a pragmatic, user-centered perspective to software problems. Joanna prioritizes steady weekly improvement—building both technical skills and personal well-being—and seeks teams that value kindness and calm. She excels at bridging complex domain knowledge and product needs, especially where empathy and reliability matter. Known for thoughtful craftsmanship over flash, she favors sustainable practices that reduce long-term tech debt.
10 years of coding experience
Full Stack Web Development, Computer Science, Full Stack Web Development, Computer Science at Ada Developers Academy
MSN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at University of Southern Indiana