Summary
Whitney Smestad is a Senior Software Development Engineer with 11 years of experience building backend systems and data pipelines, currently driving engineering at onXmaps in Bozeman, Montana. She transitioned into software from a clinical background, bringing uncommon strengths in empathy, patient-focused rigor, and regulatory-awareness from her years as an RN and research coordinator. Whitney has led technical teams and delivered data-focused solutions at FORM MarketX and GoSpotCheck, pairing pragmatic engineering with a product-minded approach to solve real-world problems. She thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys getting teammates excited about technical work, and seeks roles where impact and values align. Known for blending meticulous, safety-first thinking with a talent for simplifying complexity, she excels at turning messy data into reliable, production-ready services.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Arizona
Computer Programming Specific Applications, Computer Programming Specific Applications at Turing School of Software & Design
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Bachelors of Science in Nursing Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Northern Arizona University
English