Ruth Kebede

Ruth Kebede has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role as an Associate Software Engineer at Checkr, Inc. starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Software Developer at Trailguide Digital from 2021 to 2022. In 2021, they were also an Associate Software Engineer at Infosys.

Before transitioning into the software engineering field, Ruth studied Full Stack Software Engineering at Flatiron School from 2020 to 2020, where they gained skills in HTML5, CSS, object-oriented programming, JavaScript, React framework, Ruby, SQL, and Object Relational Mappers. During this time, they completed projects such as "One Place" and "Budget Buddy," utilizing various technologies.

In 2017, Ruth founded Beard and Bow Software Inc. where they managed and identified new opportunities for the development team, performed administrative and financial duties, and facilitated communication between clients and the development team. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2017, they worked as an Account Manager at Verticomm Technologies, where they reviewed proposals, facilitated research and discovery for sales opportunities, and addressed clients' needs.

In 2016, Ruth worked as an Evaluation Associate at Joining Vision and Action, contributing to research and evaluation projects for nonprofit organizations, facilitating trainings and focus groups, and incorporating industry trends into their work. Ruth also gained experience as a Sr. Phone Support and Help Desk Consultant at the University of Denver from 2013 to 2017, assisting members of the university community with computer troubleshooting.

Additionally, Ruth has prior experience as a Pathways Case Manager at The Action Center, where they provided essential support to clients and developed self-sufficiency plans for them. Ruth also worked as a Student Fundraiser at RuffaloCODY in 2013.

Overall, Ruth Kebede has a strong background in software engineering, project management, client relations, and research and evaluation.

Ruth Kebede's education history begins in 2009 when they attended Veterans Tribute CTA, where they obtained a Law Enforcement Diploma in Crime Scene Analyst. Ruth then pursued their undergraduate studies at the University of Denver from 2012 to 2015, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Psychology and Sociology. Following their interest in social work, Ruth enrolled in the University of Denver's Master of Social Work program from 2015 to 2017, specializing in Organizational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

In 2020, Ruth attended the Flatiron School, where they focused on Computer Software Engineering. Although no degree was specified, they gained knowledge and skills in this field. Additionally, Ruth obtained a certification in JavaScript from HackerRank in January 2021. It should be noted that there is an additional certification mentioned, the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Database, but no further details are provided regarding the institution or when it was obtained.