Vanessa Cruz

Vanessa Cruz is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Alaska Airlines since June 2024, following a tenure at Dictionary.com where significant contributions included unifying multiple tech stacks into a single React and Node codebase. Previous experience encompasses roles as an Information Technology Specialist I at the Secretary of State, where notable projects involved designing a historical document search engine and a voter registration form, and as a Software Engineer at Macy's, collaborating on chatbot applications and enhancing website performance. Vanessa's early career included internships at PowerSchool Group LLC and Macy's, as well as supporting the California State University, Sacramento, where a degree in Computer Science was obtained in 2017.