Amber Overfield

Staff Software Engineer at Mahana

Amber Overfield has a rich and diverse work experience spanning over several years. Amber has held various roles in different companies, showcasing their expertise in software engineering and development.

Amber began their career as a Software Programmer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where they implemented Artificial Intelligence algorithms for image processing procedures. Amber then worked at Hewlett-Packard as a UI Designer and Programmer, where they designed user interfaces and implemented mockups for circuit simulator software.

Amber's career also includes roles at University of California, Berkeley, where they worked as a Programmer Analyst and Computer Lab Monitor. During their time at UC Berkeley, they also interned at Hewlett-Packard, assisting in research and prototyping of digital documents and information indexing.

Amber later joined Intuit as a Senior Software Engineer, where they designed and developed payroll features for QuickBooks. Amber led cross-functional feature teams and participated in usability studies to refine requirements and resolve issues.

Amber then transitioned to being an Entrepreneur and Investor, building and managing rental real estate properties and forming joint ventures with other business owners and investors.

Amber joined InnoWave Studio as a Web and Mobile Application Developer, where they designed and developed mobile apps for iPhone and iPad, as well as web app front-end UI and back-end database schema.

Amber's next career move was at Apple, where they worked as a Senior Software Engineer on the Maps app, developing features for iOS, macOS, CarPlay, and Apple Watch. Amber collaborated with various teams and implemented client-side UI for features such as traffic alerts, transit support, and Siri integration.

Before their current role, Amber worked at AutoGravity as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on iOS development. Amber developed apps to enhance the car shopping experience, implemented core features in the AG app, and worked on a new private-label app aligned with the client's web app.

Currently, Amber is employed at Mahana Therapeutics as a Staff Software Engineer, where they apply their expertise in software development.

Amber Overfield's work experience reflects their strong technical skills, adaptability, and a track record of successful contributions in software engineering and development roles.

Amber Overfield has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to their university studies, they attended Oxnard High School for their high school education.

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Timeline

  • Staff Software Engineer

    March, 2021 - present

  • Senior Software Engineer (iOS)

    January, 2019