About

Dana DeFilippo is an experienced Full Stack Developer currently working at General Assembly, where she is a part of the Web Development Immersive team. She is responsible for designing and building web applications using a variety of programming languages and tools, including Ruby, Rails, Sinatra, Redis, Javascript, jQuery, Firebase, HTML5/CSS3, PostgreSQL, APIs, Markdown, Wireframing, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Github, Jasmine, Cucumber, RSpec, AJAX, Version Control Systems, ORM (Active Record), HTTP protocols, Authorizations (OAuth, Active Record), OOP, TDD, and BDD. With over 11 years of relevant experience in the tech industry, Dana has honed her skills in web development and research science. Prior to joining General Assembly, Dana worked as a Research Assistant for Tom Reiss, 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner, where she gained valuable experience in research methodologies and data analysis. She also worked as an Executive Assistant at HBO, where she managed administrative tasks and provided support to senior executives. Dana holds a degree in Web Development Immersive from General Assembly, a Pre-MBA Summer Program from Columbia University in Finance, Accounting, Consumer Marketing, and Strategy, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia University, and a degree in Percussion Performance from The Juilliard School. Dana is highly skilled in web development, Ruby, research science, Redis, and Javascript. She is a quick learner and has a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech industry. Dana is a team player and has excellent communication skills, making her an asset to any organization. She is also experienced in Agile Methodologies, Presentation Skills, System Administration, and Computer Science. Dana is a dedicated and hardworking individual who is committed to delivering high-quality work.