Experience

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  Nova, Tech for Good

  • Developer

    • Oct 2022 - Present

    Dev-Lead for Sempervirens

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  Pacific Defense

  • El Segundo, California, United States

  • Software Engineering Intern

    • May 2022 - Present
    • El Segundo, California, United States

    • Operated the Company’s chassis system and showcased my portion of software at a customer demo for the USMC’ MEGFoS program. Assisted the company in winning a multi-million dollar contract.• Contributed to each area of the DevSecOps pipeline through agile software development, git workflow, peer review, and build/deploy testing.• Integrated and tested 3rd party software with our working system architecture in the form of Docker containers and Virtual Machines.• Deployed a mesh computer network across multiple systems in the form of a software defined router. Configured the network with multiple links allowing systems to talk over several routes and stay consistent throughout a network fail-over.

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  Afters Ice Cream

  • Long Beach, California, United States

  • Team Member

    • Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
    • Long Beach, California, United States

    • Facilitated an efficient work environment while increasing customer retention by becoming familiar with customers and providing helpful information. • Ensured that all products purchased were of fine quality and presentable to the customer. • Upsold products and communicated well will with customers to increase sales and tip values. • Upheld standard cleaning duties and assisted in managing the store.

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  Creative Labs

  • University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States

  • Developer

    • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
    • University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States

    Full-Stack Developer for IOS App, Star. (React Native, Paper UI, Google Firebase)

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  Undergraduate Learning Assistant Program at UCLA

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Learning Assistant for CS31

    • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    • Collaborated on a weekly basis with the Professor, Teaching Assistants, and other Learning Assistants to create slideshow presentations, demos, and other extra resources that supplement student in-class learning. • Lead students through active learning worksheets, demos, and content specific workshops to reinforce their understanding of course material. Utilized pedagogical techniques such as metacognition, wait time, use of open and closed questions, checking for understanding, and fostering collaboration. • Empathized with and encouraged students to develop a belief in their learning abilities by challenging and guiding them through obstacles that led them to the development of a growth mindset. • Tutored students one-on-one and in small groups twice a week during office hours to ensure that they are able to complete their assignments on time with a deep understanding. • Reflected weekly on my teaching and learning as a Learning Assistant through seminars, assignments, and discussions. Improved teaching abilities and understanding of pedagogy through a 10-week program based on peer feedback, and seminar practices such as role-play. Committed 12 hours a week.

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  CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

  • Long Beach, California, United States

  • IT Support

    • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Long Beach, California, United States

    Performed standard PC and Microsoft troubleshooting for employees experiencing technical difficulties. Completed maintenance on old Windows PC hardware and additional IT work. For example, reformatting hard drives, deployment of software, and new desktop setup. Worked 12-16 hours a week.

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  Millikan High School

  • Student Peer Tutor

    • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

    Provided an educational support system for students in a safe and controlled environment. Interacted with a diverse set of students and accommodated for different cultural, social, and economic backgrounds by utilizing a variety learning strategies and methods. Coordinated and directed workshops to foster academic excellence. Worked 6-8 hours a week