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Jenna Jaehnig

@jennajaehnig

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Computer science graduate blending full-stack engineering and sociological insight.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative engineering role building user-centered full-stack or mobile products where I can combine technical development with research-informed product decisions and mentorship.

I am a summa cum laude computer science graduate with a second degree in sociology, experienced in full-stack development, teaching, and user-focused product work. I build reliable systems using SQL, React, Flask, and AWS while applying social-context thinking to product decisions.

As an instructional aide for large engineering courses, I developed curriculum and assessment materials for 700+ students, led labs and office hours, and improved students' debugging and testing skills. I have practical app development experience in React Native, conducted user testing, and shipped features to improve usability.

I am collaborative, customer- and user-focused, and experienced working in high-pressure environments—from classroom labs to client-facing volunteer work—where I prioritize inclusive communication and measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Barista

Current

Lookout Coffee

Jul 2025 - Present (6 months)

Serve specialty coffee in a high-volume environment while maintaining positive customer relations and efficient service; foster a welcoming atmosphere through prompt, patient communication.

Customer Service Cash Handling Teamwork Time Management

Legal Navigator Volunteer

Michigan Advocacy Program

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Assisted clients with gathering documents and coordinating fingerprinting and certified records to support criminal record expungement; communicated with agencies to ensure proper submission to courts.

Research

Instructional Aide

University of Michigan - College of Engineering

Jan 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Developed course materials for 700+ students on full-stack topics and led weekly labs and office hours to improve student outcomes; designed and graded exams and supported inclusive learning environments.

React SQL Flask AWS REST APIs Grading Teaching Distributed Systems

Arts Writer

The Michigan Daily

Aug 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Wrote weekly long-form critiques on television and media, producing pieces read by 100+ local readers and analyzing societal themes and digital media influences.

Feature Writing Content Creation Interviewing

Mobile App Developer

The Michigan Daily Web Team

Aug 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Built React Native features (navigation, thumbnails, sharing, audio) to improve app usability, conducted 10+ user tests, and collaborated with product teams to integrate features.

React Native Mobile Development User Testing Feature Design Cross Functional Collaboration UX

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Sociology

2021 - 2025

Grade: Summa cum laude

Activities and societies: Instructional aide for EECS courses, Michigan Daily arts writer and web/mobile developer, Legal Navigator volunteer with Michigan Advocacy Program

Completed dual degrees in Computer Science (BSE) and Sociology (BS) with summa cum laude distinction and University Honors.