Jocelyn Irwin
Code Witch
About
I am Jocelyn Irwin and I have been in the industry since 2007. My passion lies in solving human-centric problems, from creating user-friendly interfaces to streamlining development processes to writing clean, maintainable code. I thrive on fostering collaborative team cultures where work is not just a task but an enjoyable experience.
Over the years, I've handled the full software development cycle—building rapid prototypes, transforming them into production-ready software, and maintaining existing systems. I've led agile teams in fast-paced environments, ensuring efficiency under tight deadlines.
Experienced in Lean product development and agile practices, I excel in requirements gathering and translating ideas into practical software. My technical toolkit is focused in TypeScript and React, but I'm very interested in exploring Vue.js. While I've explored mobile app development using NativeScript, my heart remains in web development.
I am always eager to share my experiences and lessons learned. I'm open to technical talks within our local community. If you're organizing an event, reach out with the details—let's discuss the when, where, and the topic. I'm here to connect, share knowledge, and contribute to our collective growth!
Education
Bachelors in Computer Science
Focus in Human Computer Interaction
Minor in Mathematics
May 2008
Work
Principal Software Engineer
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2017-Present
Senior Software Engineer
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2012-2014
Senior Software Engineer
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2014-2017
Software Engineer 1
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2007-2009
Senior Software Engineer
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2009-2012
Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Angular
Bootstrap
HTML5
Sass/CSS
Java
Python
Local Involvement
Tech Changers
Tech Changers is a Howard County nonprofit focused on creating a diverse community of youth makers, technologists, leaders, and innovators by providing all students, especially underrepresented and socioeconomically challenged groups, with opportunities to discover and foster their passion for STEM and computing.
I served on the board of directors for Tech Changers from the summer of 2019 through the summer of 2020. I am passionate about engaging girls in computing topics and building a pipeline of qualified and engaged talent for the industry.
Hero Dogs
Hero Dogs, Inc. improves quality of life for our nation’s heroes and first responders by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships
I have been volunteering at Hero Dogs since 2013 and spent 4.5 years of that time working as a kennel volunteer on Sunday mornings. Merging patriotism, dogs, and help for the local community was a natural fit for me and I am eager to continue volunteering with the dogs post-pandemic.