Kaela Nichols

Kaela Nichols has over 14 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Kaela is currently a Senior Software Engineer at United Talent Agency, where they joined in 2022. Prior to this, Kaela worked at MediaHound, Inc. from 2015 to 2022, starting as a Software Engineer and eventually becoming a Senior Software Engineer. At MediaHound, they developed and maintained consumer-facing websites using React, SCSS, and Styled-Components.

Before MediaHound, Kaela worked as a Web Developer at Skechers from 2013 to 2015. Kaela also had a freelance career as a Web Designer and Web Developer from 2008 to 2013. During this time, they gained experience in various projects and clients.

Kaela's early career included roles at Auto-Owners Insurance, where they worked as an Advertising Specialist from 2010 to 2012 and as a Senior Support Technician from 2009 to 2010. At Auto-Owners Insurance, they were responsible for initiating social media strategies, managing websites, implementing SEO and SEM, and collaborating with various teams.

Additionally, Kaela gained experience as a Student Director, Web Designer, and Production Assistant at WKAR-TV, Michigan State University from 2007 to 2009. Kaela also worked as a Television Producer for MSU Telecasters: "The Show" during the same period, where they engaged live audiences, hired a crew, collaborated on budgets and scripts, and handled troubleshooting.

Kaela's early career also includes an internship as a Website Design Intern at Nology Interactive in 2008.

Throughout their career, Kaela has demonstrated their expertise in software engineering, web development, design, and project management.

Kaela Nichols attended Charlotte High School from 2001 to 2005. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Telecommunications, Information Studies and Media at Michigan State University, which they obtained from 2005 to 2009. In addition to their formal education, Kaela has obtained various certifications including "JavaScript Road Trip Part 3" from Code School in March 2015, "Becoming an Outlier: Reprogramming the Developer Mind" from Pluralsight, and "Learn and Understand AngularJS" from Udemy. The specific months and years of the latter two certifications are not provided.