Sara Jensen

Sara Jensen is a passionate advocate of utility tools that automate processes and eliminate tedium, allowing individuals to focus on changing the world and pursuing their interests with precision.

With a keen focus on making work efficient and seamless, Sara values the importance of QA in software development to ensure optimal user and practitioner experiences.

Alongside her professional pursuits, Sara enjoys exploring remote wilderness using technology and describes herself as a risk-averse risk-taker.

Her journey into the software industry began with putting an online survey for her graduate school coordinator at Northwestern University, leading her to roles at Idealist.org and Jama Software where she contributed to enhancing user experiences and data integrity.

Sara's educational background includes studies in Java, JavaScript, Android app development, Sociology, Anthropology, Spanish, Creative Writing, Spanish literature, and sustainable economics from institutions like Lake Forest College, Northwestern University, and Semester at Sea - University of VA.

Throughout her career, Sara has held various positions such as DevOps Engineer, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Developer Support Engineer, and Android Intern at Jama Software, as well as QA Manager, Technical Support Representative, and Community Support Intern at Idealist.

Her experience also includes roles like Program Assistant to the Faculty at Northwestern University and Circulation Desk Assistant at Lake Forest College's Donnelly and Lee Library.