Alana Farkas

Alana Farkas is a Senior Software Engineer at Newsela since October 2019, leading significant projects while focusing on code quality and reducing technical debt. Alana's role involves breaking down project criteria into testable tickets, advocating for the conversion of the React component library to Typescript, and mentoring junior engineers through pairing sessions and code reviews. Previously, Alana contributed as a Software Engineer at Newsela, enhancing a component library with accessible and performant React components. Alana's background includes a role as a Wordpress Developer at Zocdoc, a Front End Developer at Bureau Blank, and management positions at The Municipal Art Society of New York, where extensive public programming and docent training were developed. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from The New School and training from Dev Bootcamp.