About The Author

Jessica Larson was born and raised in a small town across the Puget Sound from Seattle, but now calls Oakland, California home. She studied Cognitive Science with a minor in Computer Science at University of California Berkeley. She thrives on mentorship, solving data puzzles, and equipping colleagues with new technical skills. Jessica is passionate about helping women and non-binary people find their place in the technology industry. She was the first engineer within the Enterprise Data Warehouse team at Pinterest, and additionally helps to develop fantastic women through Built By Girls. Previously she wrangled data at Eaze and Flexport. Outside of work, Jessica spends her time soaking up the California sun playing volleyball on the beach or at the park.