About Me

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate from UC Santa Cruz with a passion for creating innovative solutions through code. My journey spans from game development with Unity and Unreal Engine to full-stack web development with modern frameworks.

As a coding instructor at STEAM K-12, I've had the privilege of teaching over 200 students, sharing my knowledge of programming languages and game development. This experience has strengthened my ability to break down complex concepts and communicate technical ideas effectively.

I'm always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of California, Santa Cruz

Oceanside, California

Key Coursework

  • • Computer Architecture
  • • Computer Systems
  • • Computational Theory
  • • Data Structures and Algorithms

Experience

Coding Instructor

STEAM K-12

Jun 2021 - Present
Carlsbad, CA
  • •Developed and launched an Unreal Engine and C++ class that successfully educated over 200 students, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on course feedback
  • •Delivered a comprehensive curriculum for Unity/C# and Unreal Engine/C++ programming courses, resulting in a 35% increase in student enrollment over two sessions
  • •Created high-quality asynchronous Python course materials that enhanced learning accessibility, leading to a completion rate of 85% among enrolled students within the first session

Tutor

San Dieguito Union High School District

Oct 2020 – Aug 2021
San Diego, CA
  • •Delivered personalized STEM tutoring sessions to 20 high school students, boosting overall class performance
  • •Translated complex math and science concepts into Spanish for a cohort of English Language Development students, resulting in a significant improvement in comprehension scores within one semester
  • •Executed customized lesson plans catering to various learning styles, leading to enhanced engagement levels among students and a notable increase of 40% in homework completion rates

Featured Projects

ScrumMate

A comprehensive project management tool with drag-and-drop functionality for user stories and team collaboration features.

  • •Migrated and optimized backend database system from MongoDB to PostgreSQL, improving query performance by 30%
  • •Designed and implemented a drag-and-drop feature for user stories using React Beautiful DND and DND Kit
  • •Developed a feature allowing project members to sign off on user stories, streamlining project approval workflows
JavaScriptReact.jsExpress.jsMaterialUIPostgreSQLTypeORM
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Food Ingredient AI Detection

An AI-powered application that uses computer vision to detect and identify food ingredients from images.

  • •Integrated Clarifai API to enable advanced image recognition, achieving 95% accuracy in ingredient detection
  • •Led the development of an interactive user interface, increasing user engagement by 40%
TypeScriptNode.jsNext.jsExpress.jsMaterialUITailwindCSSClarifai
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Get2Boxing Website

A dynamic e-commerce website for a boxing brand with secure payment processing and content management.

  • •Developed and deployed a dynamic e-commerce website using Next.js with optimized performance
  • •Integrated Stripe API for secure payment processing, enabling smooth and reliable transactions
  • •Utilized Sanity.io CMS to create a customizable content management system for easy updates
Node.jsNext.jsStripe APISanity.ioTailwind CSSTypeScriptReact.js
Code

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages
JavaCC++C#PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSQL
Web Technologies
React.jsNext.jsExpress.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSMaterialUI
Game Development
UnityUnreal EngineSDL2FFmpegGame Design3D Graphics
Tools & Databases
GitVisual Studio CodePostgreSQLMongoDBLinuxStripe APISanity.io