Erikka Polk
Software Developer with experience in full-stack programming,
API microservices, automated data processing and resource
management who excels in positions where communication,
strategy, and storytelling intersect with technology.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family
and friends and countless hobbies.
Worked with
MixerCloud Interview- 2024
Projects
Erikka's work sits at the intersection of technical execution and human-centered communication—building tools. Whether she's automating away repetitive developer tasks, designing fullstack applications, or translating complex systems into accessible documentation, she aims to bridge the gap between what users need and what technology can deliver.
Web Migration Automation Tool
Built an internal CLI tool and Python generator library to automate Modern Campus CMS snippet creation and migration, reducing manual formatting work. Leveraged AI-assisted development to rapidly prototype and iterate, enabling on-time delivery of 189 websites across 130 university departments. Read a university write-up about the migration.
Fullstack Museum App
A responsive full-stack web app that enables art enthusiasts to discover museums, art collections, and audio guide tours online. Built as the capstone project for Hackbright Academy's Software Engineering Fellowship. View case study.
Univ. of Houston CMS Technical Documentation Hub
A comprehensive 20-page documentation hub for University of Houston's Modern Campus CMS. Used AI to synthesize stakeholder feedback and rapidly draft content, making it available to 300+ university users. She leads university-wide monthly training on web accessibility and how to use CMS.
Résumé
Product focused ~ User aware Developer
Skills
Scripting / Languages: Python,
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React (working knowledge)
AI / LLM Tools:
Claude, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT (code
scaffolding, content normalization, documentation drafting, prompt
iteration with small evaluation sets)
Frameworks & APIs:
FastAPI, REST APIs, AJAX, JSON
Datastores: MongoDB, SQL (working knowledge), SQLAlchemy ORM
Cloud / Platforms:
AWS, Azure DevOps
Project & Collaboration:
Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Project Management, Stakeholder Communication,
Requirements & User Stories, Software Testing
& Bug Tracking
Magic:
Automation Scripts & SDKs, CLI Tooling, Diff-Driven QA
Soft skills:
Technical Documentation, Curriculum Design, Large-Group
Facilitation,
Public Speaking,
Teaching Complex Topics Simply, Patience
Education and Training
Hackbright Academy, San Francisco, CA
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
B.S. Digital Media Innovation & Communications
(STEM-designated program)
Professional Experience
Web Developer II March
2025-present
University of Houston
● Developed an internal CLI using Python generators,
HTML blueprints, and CLI tools,
automating
CMS content creation/migration
and cutting manual formatting work.
● Led development and
delivery of the
“Can’t Stop Houston” campaign site
and managed
technical delivery of the
UH Centennial Construction site
during a campus-wide initiative.
● Built a
20-page onboarding documentation hub
to support the university’s Modern Campus
CMS migration,
improving adoption and cross-team consistency.
● Lead monthly
CMS training for developers to take advantage of our new web tools
and improve user accessibility, facilitating adoption across a
large, distributed stakeholder base.
● Manage and mentor
Junior Developer's following an internal reorganization,
providing
workload prioritization, project planning,
feedback, and project leadership.
● Translate stakeholder
needs into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance
criteria for developers, designers, and marketing partners.
Coding Instructor / Developer June 2024 - present
Codestream Studios
● Integrated cloud-hosted services with GitHub
Codespaces to support reproducible development environments when
the company's proprietary software experienced prolonged
downtime.
● Deployed Python 3 application and Redis 6 service
to cloud infrastructure using Render, configuring environment
variables and service dependencies for a remote development
workflow during downtime.
● Educating the new tech workforce
by ensuring proper implementation of Python, HTML/CSS,
and
Javascript fundamentals. Our
Game Development 2 syllabus
and
Web Development 2 syllabus
are found online.
Software Engineer
August 2023-April 2024
KBR, Inc., Integrated Solutions
- Information Management department
● Developed data processing scripts using Python and
Azure Functions, which automated
document classification
workflows and sped up archiving projects by 30%.
● Created
RESTful API endpoints using FastAPI, which expanded existing
microservices
functionality.
● Optimized MongoDB queries
using various Python libraries, which improved data retrieval
performance
and reduced production costs.
Web Content Manager
June 2019-August 2023
InternXL, Remote
● Interned at one of InternXL/Vista Equity
Partners' portfolio companies (Global Wildlife
Conservancy)
as a Web Content Manager.
● Helped maintain GWC’s WordPress
CMS, migrated sites, and improved SEO.
● After offering
advice on InternXL’s web design in order to garner more student
awareness, they then hired her at the parent company as an
ambassador.
● To this day, each year at Afrotech she gets to
interact with students and help judge their
mini AI pitch competition!
Server June
2015-August 2020
Pappadeaux, The Melting Pot, Perry's Steakhouse
● Self-proclaimed wine, sous vide, and steak
expert
● In all seriousness, serving tables throughout
undergrad shaped her the most out of any job and grew her love for
people and human connection even more. She's had so many
amazing guests and coworkers from all walks of life that
encouraged her and influenced her to finish school, never give up,
and go after anything she wants.
Unilever Mobile App Use Case Demo - Summer 2022
I created a comic strip use case scene to supplement an interactive app prototype my team and I made as part of a summer design thinking accelerator.
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UH Centennial & Can't Stop Houston Campaign Sites
Developed and launched two Univ. of Houston campaign websites celebrating the University of Houston's 2027 Centennial construction initiatives and widespread new student campaigns. See both case studies on Behance.
MELÉ - Skincare Product Scanner (Design for America)
A skincare product scanner concept developed during Unilever's Summer Design Accelerator with Design for America. Created an interactive prototype for guided product discovery experience inspired by digital-first museum audio tours. View case study on Behance.