With 25 years of experience, Sandi K. Barr has established herself as an expert in her field. Since 2023, she has flourished as a senior software engineer at RAZR in Omaha, Nebraska, where she leads the development of the reward site and oversees the admin tool for client user management. Specializing in front-end engineering, she delivers innovative solutions and ensures seamless user experiences. Her experience also includes serving as a software engineering technical lead at Cisco, a senior engineer at Narwhal Technologies Inc., and a senior software engineer at PRX.
Moreover, Ms. Barr’s career comprises of roles such as senior consultant at Object Partners Inc., software engineer at Aviture, senior software engineer at Physicians Mutual, and an IT software engineer specializing in Java at Nelnet Business Solutions. Earlier in her career, she gained experience through positions including senior platform engineer and director of platform engineering at Salus Novus Inc. and various roles at Telvent and DTN Corp.
Academically, Ms. Barr earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Creighton University in 1999. She continues to stay current in the field by engaging with industry-related organizations. Since 2016, she has been a member of the Mystery Code Society, a non-profit organization focused on promoting gender equity in the tech industry. Additionally, she has dedicated her time to Omaha Coding Women since 2014 as well as the Tech Code Society and Angular Eslint.
Throughout her career, Ms. Barr has contributed to the industry as a keynote speaker, having presented at conferences worldwide on topics such as accessibility, angular engineering, and ArcGIS. She finds fulfillment in delivering impactful presentations that foster a supportive and inclusive tech community while addressing important and meaningful conversations. She also contributes to the industry as an organizer of the Nebraska JavaScript Conference, a one-day, single-track event focused on web development and JavaScript, featuring global speakers who share insights and inspire innovation.
Ms. Barr attributes her accomplishments to her determination and passion for continuous improvement. She prioritizes avoiding complacency, finding joy in her work, and ensuring her projects reflect best practices. Looking ahead, she aspires to re-enter the field of architecture as an engineer, establishing herself as a leader who upholds high standards and best practices. Outside of her professional life, Ms. Barr enjoys crafting, spending time with friends, playing games, and cooking.