Hi, I’m Alexis M. Jennings. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-impact web applications, with a strong focus on modern front-end architecture and design systems. I specialize in building performant, accessible UIs using Ember and React, while also bringing full-stack capabilities across backend services. I’m committed to thoughtful, collaborative engineering and have a track record of modernizing legacy systems, improving workflows, and boosting team productivity. In my roles, I’ve led upgrades that hardened security, improved performance, and ensured compatibility with modern tooling; I’ve also built reusable design systems and led initiatives like DEI advocacy. I’m excited about crafting reliable software that users love and mentoring teammates to grow their skills and impact.

Alexis M. Jennings

Hi, I’m Alexis M. Jennings. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-impact web applications, with a strong focus on modern front-end architecture and design systems. I specialize in building performant, accessible UIs using Ember and React, while also bringing full-stack capabilities across backend services. I’m committed to thoughtful, collaborative engineering and have a track record of modernizing legacy systems, improving workflows, and boosting team productivity. In my roles, I’ve led upgrades that hardened security, improved performance, and ensured compatibility with modern tooling; I’ve also built reusable design systems and led initiatives like DEI advocacy. I’m excited about crafting reliable software that users love and mentoring teammates to grow their skills and impact.

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Hi, I’m Alexis M. Jennings. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-impact web applications, with a strong focus on modern front-end architecture and design systems. I specialize in building performant, accessible UIs using Ember and React, while also bringing full-stack capabilities across backend services. I’m committed to thoughtful, collaborative engineering and have a track record of modernizing legacy systems, improving workflows, and boosting team productivity.

In my roles, I’ve led upgrades that hardened security, improved performance, and ensured compatibility with modern tooling; I’ve also built reusable design systems and led initiatives like DEI advocacy. I’m excited about crafting reliable software that users love and mentoring teammates to grow their skills and impact.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Provi
September 23, 2020 - February 13, 2022
Senior Software Engineer at Ritual
March 14, 2022 - Present
Software Engineer II at Ritual
March 1, 2022 - Present
Led the upgrade of the Account Management application from Ember.js 3 to 4, improving security, performance, and compatibility with modern tooling. Reworked the payments workflow by migrating from the deprecated Stripe Card Element to the Stripe Payment Element, enhancing reliability and user experience. Built a shared design system using Web Components to reduce UI duplication across apps and ensure design consistency. Re-architected product pages to integrate with Contentful CMS, enabling product managers to update content independently and accelerate go-to-market campaigns.
Software Engineer at ActiveCampaign
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020
Developed new platform features to enhance automated CRM functionality. Led efforts to build a reusable microservice and library consumed by internal teams, and implemented customer-facing enhancements on the CRM platform. Co-led DEI initiatives and advocacy as co-lead of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group.
Mobile Development Analyst at Productive Edge
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Designed and developed a machine learning-based fitness app for Android and Android Wear, focusing on on-device inference and user experience.
Digital Programs Specialist at Alternatives, Inc.
September 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Designed and operated digital programs that trained over 270 participants in photojournalism, filmography, and digital media editing. Led the Digital Connectors program that provided Basic IT and computer networking education to youth and prepared students for CompTIA A+ certification.

Education

BA at Xavier Univiersity
September 25, 2006 - May 20, 2010
Software Engineering Immersive at FullStack Academy
February 1, 2017 - January 20, 2026
B.A. in Communications at Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010
Computer Science at University of Illinois Chicago
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

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Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Other