Software Engineer
PDX Unhoused
Making essential Portland community resources easier to find and navigate.
roleSoftware Engineer
timelineJan 2024 — Apr 2024
locationPortland, Oregon
The challenge
Unhoused and low-income community members needed a more approachable way to locate shelters, food banks, and other support resources.
My contribution
I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team across planning, interface development, testing, and refinement, with special attention to accessibility and clear navigation.
What changed
User-centered testing surfaced usability and implementation problems that the team could address together, strengthening the experience for a wider range of users.
skills & tools
UX designAccessibilityWeb appCommunity