Erin McLaughlin, MSE

Full Stack .NET Software Engineer

Summary

Software engineer with a passion for continuous learning and development. Specializes in building web applications with .NET and Blazor.

Skills

Work Experience

Platform Software Engineer
WillowTree Apps
July 2024 – Present · Boston, MA (Hybrid)
  • Worked with a large-scale client to successfully build and launch a new platform in Spring 2025.
  • Played a key role in technical decision-making both at both the system-level and code-level.
  • Acted as a mentor for new team members, and for developers who were new to the .NET ecosystem.
Senior Software Engineer / Platform Analyst / Application Developer
Cobalt Benefits Group, LLC
August 2023 – May 2024 · Exeter, NH (Remote)
  • Worked on a variety of web and console applications to improve internal process efficiency.
  • Served as technical leader of the software architecture team.
  • Led the initial transition toward more collaborative development processes.
Software Engineer / Research Assistant
Lighthouse Instruments, LLC
October 2016 – August 2023 · Charlottesville, VA (On-Site)
  • Worked as project manager and lead software developer for an internal web application.
  • Replaced several paper-based processes within the company.
  • Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders and prioritized tight feedback loops.
  • Designed and executed measurement studies using laser-based headspace gas analysis.

Education

Master of Software Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
August 2021 – August 2023 · (Remote)
Bachelor of Science, General Biology
Bridgewater State University
August 2012 – May 2016 · Bridgewater, MA