Hello, I'm Paula Bass Werner

Software Engineer

Mission-driven software engineer focused on building mobile and full-stack products that create real-world value.

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About Me

I'm a mission-driven software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for building scalable, high-impact technology. I bring experience in mobile (Android/iOS), full-stack web development, and IoT systems, combining thoughtful engineering with real-world product impact.

My work spans commercial applications in health, energy, and accessibility, and I'm particularly energized by collaborative, agile environments where cross-functional teams build meaningful technology.

Paula Bass Werner

Skills

Android

  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • Android SDK
  • Jetpack (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation)
  • Bluetooth Classic & BLE
  • Ktor
  • Android Studio

iOS

  • Swift
  • Xcode
  • UIKit
  • TestFlight
  • Spotify iOS SDK
  • UDP Sockets
  • Multithreading

Web & Full Stack

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • VSCode

Additional Programming Languages

  • R
  • C#
  • C++
  • Python

Tools, Frameworks & IDEs

  • Jira
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket
  • Arduino
  • CircuitPython
  • Unity
  • IntelliJ

Databases

  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Prisma

Workflow & Collaboration

  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Jira
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket

Projects

Appraisal Stream iOS App

Appraisal Stream iOS Application

Developed an iOS app for real-time emotional data streaming to support live performance research into audience synchrony and social connection. Used UDP to transmit self-reported emotional appraisals, optimized performance with multithreading, and deployed via TestFlight.

Swift iOS UDP TouchDesigner
Experience Video Slides GitHub
Moody iOS App

Moody iOS Application

Mood journaling app with Spotify integration for music recommendations based on user emotion. Features emoji/photo input, native camera use, and minimalist UI for frictionless daily entries.

Swift iOS Spotify API Camera
Demo GitHub
Gesture Music Player

Gesture Music Player Android Application

Gesture-based music player using Pison SDK and Spotify Android SDK. Maps wrist movements to genre playback using MVVM, Jetpack, and LiveData components.

Kotlin Android Spotify SDK MVVM
Demo GitHub
Terrarium Games Web App

Terrarium Games Web Application

Full-stack board game e-commerce platform with React, Node.js, Prisma, and Shopify Storefront API. Supports authentication, bookmarking, inventory syncing, and accessibility best practices.

React Node.js Express Prisma
Demo GitHub

Experience

Software Platform Developer, SDK Team

Pison Technology, Boston, MA

Oct 2020 – Sep 2021

Safely exposed Pison’s core gesture-recognition tech via a multiplatform SDK, enabling partners to build gesture-based applications. Built demo apps, improved internal testing, and redesigned UI for a server-side Android app. Co-created “Plantier,” a smart plant system, winning 2nd place at an internal hackathon.

Senior Business Analyst

Accenture Digital Products - Intrepid Studio

Jun 2019 – May 2020

Sole Android developer on a widely-used energy utility app. Delivered Android OS upgrades, integrated fingerprint biometrics, and improved trust in outage scenarios. Mentored offshore QA, maintained high release quality, and helped redesign Android apprenticeship curriculum to scale onboarding and best practices.

Product Manager (Training Role)

Accenture Digital Products - Intrepid Studio

Sep 2019 – Nov 2019

Led productization of a light-sensing plant care app as part of a developer apprenticeship. Defined user personas, UX pillars, and MVP scope. Guided cross-functional collaboration through iterative design, prototyping, and delivery.

Business Analyst / Android Developer

Accenture Digital Products - Intrepid Studio

May 2018 – Jun 2019

Maintained and enhanced an Android app for Bluetooth headphones (1M+ installs). Resolved bugs, optimized performance, and led UI redesigns for feature discoverability. Demoed updates to strengthen client trust and supported planning via accurate ticket estimations.

Android Apprentice

Accenture Digital Products - Intrepid Studio

Jan 2018 – Apr 2018

Completed 12-week competitive Android apprenticeship. Built a facial recognition messaging app using Affectiva SDK. Shadowed senior consultant on hearing aid app, contributing UI fixes and resolving Bluetooth connection issues.

Operations / Culture Project Coordinator

Intrepid Pursuits (acquired by Accenture)

Apr 2016 – Dec 2017

Supported executive team, cultural initiatives, and operations at a fast-paced mobile development studio. Helped foster an inclusive and high-functioning workplace culture.

Education

MS in Computer Science

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Relevant coursework: Discrete Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis, Database Management Systems, Mobile Application Programming (iOS), Human Computer Interaction, Full Stack Web Development, Game Development in Unity, Affective Computing

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Senior Capstone: "Community Health Workers and Mobile Technologies as Strategies for Improving Maternal and Child Health in Latin America"

Get In Touch

Email

paula.bass.werner@gmail.com

Phone

(857) 294-2638

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/paula-bass-werner

GitHub

github.com/pbasswerner