A bit about me

I'm Jesi Velvetine (formerly Jesi Merrick). I am a software developer, with a focus on full-stack JavaScript web application development.

I graduated from Illinois Tech with a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science back in 2015, and then returned to grad school for a Masters in Biology with Project Dragonfly and Brookfield Zoo.

A photo of Jesi Velvetine
A photo of Peanut, Jesi's cat
In my spare time

In my spare time, I consume fantasy books and enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities! I also attend several local Chicago gaming/sci-fi/anime/furry conventions and have a couple different table-top gaming groups.

I travel a fair amount and regularly visit my family in Antigua, Guatemala and Toronto, Canada. And, as always, I spend plenty of time taking care of my critter family and advocating for higher standards of petcare.