Melissa Schwartz

Melissa Ⓥ Schwartz is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer currently working at Fringe since July 2023, while also serving as an Inventor at AllNightPillow since February 2023. Previously, Melissa held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Gaia Inc. from October 2018 to January 2023, contributing to an on-demand streaming service with a focus on React/Redux, Node/Express, and PostgreSQL within AWS environments. For nearly two decades, Melissa operated schwartzstudios, a photography studio in West Los Angeles, specializing in various photography genres. Prior experience includes roles as a Javascript/Blockchain Developer at IOVIA in 2018, Lead Front End Software Engineer for Democracy Counts! from 2016 to 2018, and System Architect and Co-Creator for Vegan Revolution from 2009 to January 2016. Melissa's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from the University of Southern California.