Summary
Kris Bierma is a software engineer with eight years of experience building front-end and back-end solutions, most recently contributing to BookNook and Preventice Solutions. With a BS in Computer Science and full-stack training from UT Austin, he translates stakeholder ideas into polished, user-focused features while valuing collaboration and clear communication. His background in education and curriculum design informs a thoughtful approach to documentation, onboarding, and mentoring within teams. Kris has a track record of working both independently and cross-functionally, comfortable owning features from spec to production. Based in Spring, Texas, he brings the empathy and instructional skill of a former teacher to technical problem-solving, often anticipating user needs before they are voiced.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction at University of Houston
Full Stack Web Development Course, Full Stack Web Development Course at The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Oregon State University