About

Christa Hartsock is an experienced Engineering Manager at Code for America with over 12 years of relevant experience. In her current role, she leads the engineering team for Clear My Record, an initiative aimed at automating criminal record clearance and providing tools to help applicants and legal aid process petition-based expungement applications. She is also responsible for leading the Integrated Benefits Initiative, which aims to create a more user-centered experience of enrolling in and keeping multiple safety net benefits. Christa's expertise lies in software engineering and user-centered design. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Code for America, where she was responsible for developing GetCalFresh, an application for SNAP benefits in California. She has also worked as a Developer Fellow at Code for America, where she worked with the California Department of Justice on a year-long research and development engagement to improve the accuracy and availability of criminal record data. Christa is proficient in a variety of technologies, including AWS, Ruby, Javascript, PHP, Java, and VueJS. She is skilled in methodologies such as XP, pair programming, and test-driven development. Christa holds an A.B. degree in History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude. Christa is a highly motivated and dedicated professional who is passionate about using technology to improve people's lives. Her experience in software engineering, user-centered design, and agile development principles makes her a valuable asset to any team.