Programmer, Writer, Community Organizer, and Geography Geek
Portland, Oregon Area
- Current
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- Developer at Elevated Rails
- Past
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- Editor at Yog's Notebook
- Developer at Planet Argon
- EDI Analyst at CorVel Corporation
- Project Manager/Localization Tester at PC Test
- Education
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- University of Washington
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Audrey Eschright’s Summary
Audrey Eschright’s Specialties:
Ruby, open web, microformats, HTML, CSS, agile development, collaboration, social technology
Audrey Eschright’s Experience
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Developer
Elevated Rails
(Computer Software industry)
October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Working with Ruby on Rails, UI design, wireframing, HTML/CSS, Javascript.
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Editor
Yog's Notebook
(Publishing industry)
January 2007 — December 2007 (1 year )
Being an editor for a small magazine really means doing some of everything: soliciting and reading submissions, creating each issue's layout, typesetting and copyediting, graphic design, writing, web design, blogging, and bookkeeping. It helps that I love the subject matter (science fiction).
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Developer
Planet Argon
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2006 — March 2007 (6 months)
- Programmed web-based applications in Ruby on Rails for external clients.
- Used agile development practices such as short iterations and test-driven development.
- Acted as project lead, with duties including: negotiating iteration agreements and the project roadmap with the client, scheduling work, gathering requirements, selecting appropriate deliverables for each iteration, and reporting project status back to internal and external participants. -
EDI Analyst
CorVel Corporation
(Public Company; Insurance industry)
June 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 5 months)
- Monitored the operation of EDI processes for CorVel's core medical bill review service in a SQL Server database environment.
- Created new customer data import and export profiles, including gathering requirements for file transmission.
- Managed data receipt and processing to address mandatory government reporting requirements.
- Tested releases of bug fixes and new EDI functionality to ensure compatibility with existing data processes and customer requirements.
- Performed primary troubleshooting of customer data and EDI process errors.
- Wrote project requests for internal product updates. -
Project Manager/Localization Tester
PC Test
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 2004 — June 2005 (10 months)
- Supervised a small group of localization testers.
- Scheduled and assigned testing work using Microsoft Project.
- Wrote summaries and reports deliverable to clients.
- Tested German, British, and US versions of children's educational games for an embedded software-based device.
- Reviewed product code to identify the source of errors and provide guidance to developers.
Audrey Eschright’s Education
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University of Washington
B.A. , Geography , 1997 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Women's Action Commission, Concert Band
Additional Information
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Audrey Eschright’s Groups:
portland ruby brigade, barcamp portland
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devChix -
PDX Technology Professionals - Portland Oregon -
Open Source Bridge
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