Leslie Mares

Leslie Mares has a diverse work experience in various industries. They began their career in 2017 as a Blood Collection Specialist at Bloodworks Northwest and later worked as a Research Assistant at University of Washington Medical Center in 2018. In 2018, they also worked as a Barista at Starbucks and then transitioned to the role of Service Desk Analyst. In 2020, Leslie joined General Assembly as a Software Engineer Immersive Fellow, and the following year, they worked at NanoString Technologies, first as a Manufacturing Research Associate I and later as a Manufacturing Research Associate II. Currently, Leslie is an Associate Software Developer at Rightpoint, starting in 2022.

Leslie Mares holds a Certificate in Software Engineering from General Assembly, which they obtained between the years 2020 and 2021. Prior to that, between 2012 and 2016, they attended the University of Washington, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and another Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In addition to their formal education, Leslie has obtained various certifications including Lean Foundations, Dealing with the Seven Deadly Wastes, Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools, Six Sigma Foundations, Change Management Foundations, Communicating with Charisma, Lean Six Sigma Foundations, Operational Excellence Foundations, and Six Sigma: Green Belt, all from LinkedIn.