Carissa Allen is a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in software development and cloud technologies. Currently serving as a Software Engineer II at Apex Fintech Solutions since March 2020, Carissa has transitioned through roles including Software Engineer I and Software Engineer Intern, focusing on cloud-native solutions and resilient software applications. Prior to Apex Fintech Solutions, Carissa gained valuable experience as a DevOps Intern at Akamai Technologies, where automation and deployment processes were enhanced, alongside a role as a Software Development Intern at InComm working within an agile framework. Early career experience as a paralegal at Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Aldridge Pite LLP, and Estey & Bomberger, LLP, provided foundational skills in managing high caseloads and legal documentation. Carissa holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington State University, complemented by a certificate in paralegal studies from the University of San Diego.