About

Melba Madrigal is a highly skilled Software Engineer with over 10 years of relevant experience in the field. Currently working as an Associate Software Engineering Instructor at hack reactor, Melba is responsible for training junior engineers in debugging strategies and providing one-on-one tutoring for students on JavaScript fundamentals and popular frameworks. She also conducts weekly technical interviews and selects future students based on coding ability and cultural fit. Prior to her current role, Melba worked at CommStrat PR as a Website Manager and Public Relations and Communications specialist. Here, she designed, built, and maintained the company website and optimized website SEO by indexing the site on all search engines. She also led internal technical projects, including building an internal company communications website and implementing CRM and client account time-tracking tools. Melba also automated various client media relations and communications by writing a Javascript email program. Melba also founded Transfer Hero, a platform that helps community college students transfer to a four-year university by making the process easier to manage and providing students with community support. She worked as a Front-End Web Developer and Founder, where she was responsible for building and maintaining the platform. Melba holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She possesses a strong tech stack that includes Software Engineering, Javascript, Web, Search, and Frontend. Melba is a highly motivated individual who is passionate about teaching and mentoring young engineers. She is a quick learner and adapts well to new environments, making her an asset to any team.