Professional carpenter turned software developer.

My story is of a woman building foundations. I am a fast and passionate learner. After mastering the trade of carpentry, I began tackling more business-related roles such as managing jobs, estimating materials and labor costs, and communicating with builders, superintendents, and homeowners. I became a dedicated owner of Gates Construction in January of 2014.

After years of hard physical labor, I decided that a career shift was necessary. All my research pointed towards software development, as many of the skills overlap with my background in construction such as creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication. Both emphasize good design principles and delivering a quality end result. Now I’m exchanging that hammer for a keyboard, and I couldn’t be happier.