Charles Ybarra

Charles Ybarra has a diverse work experience ranging from their current role as a Software Engineer at Backd Business Funding to their previous positions at Chingu, Thinkful, Aereon, Takata, and the U.S. Army. Their most recent role prior to joining Backd Business Funding was as a Software Developer at Chingu, where they worked from July 2021 to December 2021. At Thinkful, Charles participated in a Full Stack Engineering Program, focusing on JavaScript, React, Node, Express, API's, data structures/algorithms, and relational databases. Charles completed various projects, including Envelop, a finance services app, and Grocery Cart, a consumer staples app. Before transitioning to the tech industry, Charles worked as a Quality Engineer at Aereon, specializing in eco-friendly products that reduce carbon emissions. Charles also has experience as a Process Improvement Engineer at Takata, where they utilized statistical modeling to make data-driven decisions and develop cost-effective business strategies. Charles, who served in the U.S. Army, held various roles such as Business Operations Manager, Transportation Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Personnel Manager, and Military Training. In these roles, they were responsible for coordinating material transport, arranging deliveries, and managing personnel.

Charles Ybarra attended the United States Military Academy at West Point from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. Their field of study included Geospatial Information Science and Mechanical Engineering. In May 2021, Charles Ybarra obtained a Software Engineering Certification from Thinkful.