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Jenna Stone

Jenna Stone

Medway

Summary

Seasoned Lead Software Engineer with comprehensive experience in managing high-quality software development projects. Strengths include strong leadership, effective communication skills, and deep knowledge of modern programming languages. Able to drive innovation and efficiency while maintaining tight schedules and budgets. Proven track record for delivering robust solutions that increase business productivity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

Cognizant
01.2021 - Current
  • Led development teams across multiple client projects, providing technical direction, architectural guidance, and hands-on development expertise.
  • Mentored junior and mid-level developers, improving code quality, team velocity, and overall engineering standards.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensuring clarity, alignment, and successful delivery.
  • Played a key role in introducing AI agents into client solutions, helping teams adopt modern automation and intelligent workflows.
  • Recognized for strong communication skills, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to elevate both teams and technology.

Lead Consultant

Magenic
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Led multiple development teams, translating complex business and technical requirements into actionable plans and high-performing applications.
  • Oversaw architecture, development, and quality assurance to ensure efficiency, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Provided strategic consulting and technical leadership for clients across diverse industries, specializing in building robust, scalable software solutions.
  • Developed innovative software solutions that enhanced client operations.
  • Took on roles as developer, lead, and analyst during project phases.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Stonehill College
North Easton, MA
01-2000

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Software architecture
  • React JS
  • JavaScript
  • SQL Server

Selected Project Experience

  • Financial Services, Led an offshore development team through multiple program increments to enhance a large-scale financial website. Provided daily mentoring and technical guidance to support developers throughout each sprint, ensuring clarity, consistency, and high-quality delivery. Conducted code reviews, managed build processes, and coordinated releases to keep QA aligned with the latest changes. Partnered closely with Business Analysts and QA teams to validate requirements, resolve issues, and ensure accurate, reliable implementation across all features.
  • Financial Services, Updated and enhanced a multi-tenant website with a modernized user experience and interface. Implemented configuration options that allowed each client to customize the platform to their specific business needs. Collaborated closely with Business Analysts and QA teams to validate requirements and ensure accurate, high-quality implementation.
  • Healthcare, Built a React-based website for a healthcare company, implementing core features including user authentication, admin-only pages, file uploads, user management, and file display. Developed custom components, integrated APIs, and implemented navigation and styling based on provided designs. Ensured secure login flows and a smooth user experience across all functionalities.
  • Insurance, Enhanced an insurance mobile app for both iOS and Android by implementing new features and fixing defects. Utilized GitHub as the primary repository for version control, pull requests, and peer review workflows. Partnered with business stakeholders to clarify requirements, story-point work, and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with user needs.
  • Insurance, Worked closely with Business Units to gather acceptance criteria and business logic for the mobile application using Agile practices. Managed the defect backlog and partnered with stakeholders to refine the product backlog and align on priorities. Collaborated with the UX team to shape user experience and validate user story acceptance criteria. Coordinated with development and QA teams to review requirements, resolve questions, and ensure accurate implementation.

Outside Of Work - Hobbies

  • Avid tennis player
  • Hiker
  • Tending to backyard flower garden
  • Enjoys walking the neighborhood with her dog

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

Cognizant
01.2021 - Current

Lead Consultant

Magenic
01.2013 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science -

Stonehill College
Jenna Stone