Summary
Shannon Rush is a versatile freelance software developer with 15 years of experience specializing in data science, web and mobile applications from a base in Breckenridge, Colorado. She combines hands-on engineering—building predictive models, recommendation systems, and data visualizations—with end-to-end product delivery, having owned architecture, deployment, and security for startups and freelance projects. Early work includes developing iOS apps and low-level firmware communication libraries, plus a custom infrared accessory, reflecting a comfort with both hardware-adjacent engineering and cloud APIs. Shannon’s background in environmental studies informs a pragmatic, systems-oriented perspective on data problems and product design. She is comfortable leading technical choices, refactoring legacy systems, and translating stakeholder needs into iterative, maintainable solutions.
15 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
B.A., Environmental Studies, B.A., Environmental Studies at University of Colorado Boulder
English, Swedish, Spanish