Misha Kessler

Misha Kessler has a diverse work experience in the field of software engineering and web development. They are currently employed as a Full Stack Software Engineer at Vanna Health since May 2022. Previously, Misha worked at Halcyon Health as a Full Stack Software Engineer from March 2021 to April 2022. In this role, they contributed to various projects including internal tools platform, mobile user application, marketing site, and backend API with technologies such as React, React Native, Typescript, Ruby on Rails, Rspec, and Postgres. They also assisted with third-party integrations and ensured HIPAA compliance.

Before joining Halcyon Health, Misha worked at General Assembly where they held multiple positions. They served as a Senior Associate Instructor, Software Engineering Immersive Curriculum & Planning from December 2020 to February 2021, and as an Associate Instructor, Software Engineering Immersive from November 2019 to December 2020. During their time at General Assembly, Misha developed and taught lessons in a fast-paced software engineering course covering various technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node, React, RESTful APIs, Express, Sequelize, SQL, NoSQL, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and core computer science concepts.

Misha also gained experience as a Software Engineering Fellow at General Assembly in 2019. This formalized and expanded their full-stack programming knowledge through a 500+ hour immersive course and completed five projects using technologies like HTML, CSS, JS, React.js, Express, SQL, Ruby, Rails, component libraries, and custom/third-party API integrations.

Additionally, Misha has worked as a Founder & Web Developer at Remedient from June 2017 to June 2019. They founded Rmdy.io, a therapeutic experience improvement project, and served as a Founder & Frontend Developer from March 2016 to May 2018. During this time, Misha conducted research, developed UX/UI journeys, designed mockups, and created promotional marketing sites.

Prior to their software engineering career, Misha worked as a Frontend Developer at Six Feet Over from March 2017 to July 2017, and as a Project Director at The Campbell Center from August 2014 to May 2015.

Overall, Misha Kessler has a strong background in software engineering and web development, with experience in full-stack development, teaching, and project management.

Misha Kessler has a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Human Services and Social Justice from The George Washington University. They also have a Certificate of Completion in Software Engineering Immersive from General Assembly. In addition to their degrees, Misha has obtained certifications in Product Management First Steps from LinkedIn in August 2020, and in Certified WordPress Digital Business Consultant from WP Elevation in February 2019.