About

"I like to think I have the power to influence others through programming and software development!"

I am a student at The University of Arizona, where I am majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Nutrition. I also hold certifications from a Full Stack Coding Bootcamp offered by Trilogy Education and have participated in an Android Developer Track offered by Udacity through a Google scholarship. Early in my career I've gained various experiences working as an Accountant with Hunt Enterprises and as a Manager with The Overstock Center. Over the past few years, I've also acquired new skills and have showcased them through my work as a Senior Web Applications Developer with the University of Arizona and also as a Full-Stack Web Developer for the school's Computer Science department.

Apart from the times that I do school work at The University of Arizona, I also spend my time outside of class practicing Android and Web Development by taking on various fun projects! In the midst of all this, I also manage to stay physically active. When I am not busy with school or work, you can find me in the Recreation Center participating in intramurals, playing basketball or doing all sorts of exercise!

Skills

"Every artist was first an amateur"
Java
React/Node
SQL/MySQL
PHP
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
UX/UI
C/C++

Experience

I've worked at amazing places, and met the most amazing people.
Software Development Engineer
UNITEDHEALTH GROUPMay 2018 - Aug 2018
I was selected to be in UnitedHealth Group's 2018 Technical Development Program. I was part of a team of 3 that provided a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery proof of concept that was then approved and was in process to be implemented. We were also part of a scrum team and participated in daily stand ups and meetings. I also was able to learn the Spring Framework and delivered an application for the team to use which improved the process efficiency.
Full-Stack Web Developer
University of ArizonaJan 2018 - May 2018
Worked with an Associate Professor in Computer Science and his research team to launch an NSF (National Science Foundation) supported project. I was responsible for developing the Full Stack Web Application which utilizes a NodeJS stack. The process of collaborating with different teams, hardware team, design, etc., is very engaging and working towards a common goal makes it much more exciting.
Senior Web Applications Developer
University of ArizonaSep 2017 - May 2018
Worked with a team of Web Developers to assist a Principal Web Developer/Designer where we provided support to the University of Arizona's Student Unions through hardware and software configuration, troubleshooting issues, and designing new solutions for evolving business needs. I was promoted to a Senior position 2 months into my employment after being recognized for my aptitude in working with teams and in Web Development.
Coding Mentor
CodecademyAug 2016 - Apr 2017
Was part of a team of advisors that chatted regularly with students through an online platform provided by Codecademy. As an advisor, we helped define student goals, reviewed coding topics one-on-one and helped debug code. We were responsible with motivating and encouraging students by guiding them to additional resources available to deepen learning capacity. My fellow advisors and I worked together to support and track student progress to ensure student success.
Web Developer Intern
ASUAJan 2016 - Dec 2016
I worked with a team of 5 web developers, primarily as a back-end developer, where we tackled projects and met strict deadlines. At ASUA, we work on projects for students and professors. Our most recent accomplishments include a lecture taking web app, UA Lecture Notes, and a website for the University of Arizona Senate. We also worked on delivering a club template web app that provides University of Arizona clubs with an easy website builder!
Android Developer Intern
AutoKeptOct 2015 - Mar 2016
AutoKept is a startup that launched in January of 2015. It's mission is to provide a fast and easy way to record mileage, tax deductions or bookkeeping by simply using their app. I am currently in training and my role in this company so far has been debugging the android application. Once finished with training, I will be fully responsible for the android full stack development. While I'm still no expert at android development, I attempt to do my responsibilities to the best of my ability, because I truly want to see this company succeed.
Campus Brand Ambassador
tryRoll Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
A photo sharing startup that launched in April of 2015. The company is backed by the same investors as Instagram, SnapChat, and Uber. I am the company's representative for the whole student body of The University of Arizona. I host events and promotions in order to bring awareness to the app. I also provide student feedback and concerns to my manager so that the development team may handle them.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Hunt Enterprises Sep 2013 - Aug 2015
At Hunt Enterprises I worked with other accountants that handled all the transactions of the company. I managed vendor/supplier relations and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, payment transactions and much more. I really owe a ton to this company because they helped me develop into the person I am.
Retail Store Manager
Overstock Center May 2014 - Jun 2015
The Overstock Center is a retail store my family opened in May of 2014. I managed associates and trained them on key sales tactics. I met weekly sales goals and implemented new processes such as a customer rewards program that I coded using Java. Because this is a family-owned business, it was humbling to see my parents and relatives work tirelessly. This has inspired me to become the best software developer that I can be so that I can use those skills to help with the establishment.
JAWS Basketball Coach
South End Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
At South End Racquet and Health Club, I coached kids ranging from the ages of 5 - 12. I conducted practices and taught them how to play basketball. Basketball and mentoring is two things that I really enjoy. Having a positive impact on these kids and serving as a role model was truly an experience that I will always cherish. I was able to build lasting relationships with the kids and also the parents.