Open Source Software Engineer Apprentice

• Sep 2023 - Present

Student Cohort | 2024 All In for Students is an online program for tech students from underrepresented backgrounds that provides open source education, training, and opportunities. Student Cohort | 2024 All In for Students is an online program for tech students from underrepresented backgrounds that provides open source education, training, and opportunities.

Amazon Software Engineering Mentor II

• Feb 2023 - Present

As an engineering mentor, I am responsible for guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of the next generation of Amazon software engineers. I helped Amazon employees strengthen their skills with full-stack web development skills with AWS, React, Express, and PostgreSQL. • Guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of a cohort with 50 Amazon software engineers. • Developed several Next.js websites to help facilitate the needs of the class… Show more As an engineering mentor, I am responsible for guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of the next generation of Amazon software engineers. I helped Amazon employees strengthen their skills with full-stack web development skills with AWS, React, Express, and PostgreSQL. • Guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of a cohort with 50 Amazon software engineers. • Developed several Next.js websites to help facilitate the needs of the class as well as a static website with HUGO featuring supplemental technical learning material. • Provided assistance, guidance, and reviews for over 100 weekly projects and assignments using technologies and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL, Sequelize, AWS, Heroku, & Git. Show less As an engineering mentor, I am responsible for guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of the next generation of Amazon software engineers. I helped Amazon employees strengthen their skills with full-stack web development skills with AWS, React, Express, and PostgreSQL. • Guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of a cohort with 50 Amazon software engineers. • Developed several Next.js websites to help facilitate the needs of the class… Show more As an engineering mentor, I am responsible for guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of the next generation of Amazon software engineers. I helped Amazon employees strengthen their skills with full-stack web development skills with AWS, React, Express, and PostgreSQL. • Guiding and facilitating the technical education and development of a cohort with 50 Amazon software engineers. • Developed several Next.js websites to help facilitate the needs of the class as well as a static website with HUGO featuring supplemental technical learning material. • Provided assistance, guidance, and reviews for over 100 weekly projects and assignments using technologies and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL, Sequelize, AWS, Heroku, & Git. Show less

Automation Developer

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

As an automation developer, I improved the company workflows for several clients by identifying where and how tasks can be improved via automation or integration. • Utilized APIs and webhooks from our clients' services and applications by integrating them in automations to improve business workflows. • Developed an automation for a client that saves time and converts more paying customers by storing and tracking contact details and sales progress while sending email drips at different… Show more As an automation developer, I improved the company workflows for several clients by identifying where and how tasks can be improved via automation or integration. • Utilized APIs and webhooks from our clients' services and applications by integrating them in automations to improve business workflows. • Developed an automation for a client that saves time and converts more paying customers by storing and tracking contact details and sales progress while sending email drips at different stages prompting calls or payment. Show less As an automation developer, I improved the company workflows for several clients by identifying where and how tasks can be improved via automation or integration. • Utilized APIs and webhooks from our clients' services and applications by integrating them in automations to improve business workflows. • Developed an automation for a client that saves time and converts more paying customers by storing and tracking contact details and sales progress while sending email drips at different… Show more As an automation developer, I improved the company workflows for several clients by identifying where and how tasks can be improved via automation or integration. • Utilized APIs and webhooks from our clients' services and applications by integrating them in automations to improve business workflows. • Developed an automation for a client that saves time and converts more paying customers by storing and tracking contact details and sales progress while sending email drips at different stages prompting calls or payment. Show less

Software Engineer

• Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

The Inkfluencer.io team is working part time to develop a platform to facilitate promotional marketing deals between influencers and brands. • Designed and began developing in accordance with our desired specifications the backend using Node(TypeScript), Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM. • Coordinated with co-founders, React developers, and designers to design our frontend UI/UX, business model, and MVP feature set. • Set up client hosting on Firebase, DNS/domain registration, AWS… Show more The Inkfluencer.io team is working part time to develop a platform to facilitate promotional marketing deals between influencers and brands. • Designed and began developing in accordance with our desired specifications the backend using Node(TypeScript), Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM. • Coordinated with co-founders, React developers, and designers to design our frontend UI/UX, business model, and MVP feature set. • Set up client hosting on Firebase, DNS/domain registration, AWS S3 image hosting/upload, Auth0/Stripe API integration and bank accounts. Show less The Inkfluencer.io team is working part time to develop a platform to facilitate promotional marketing deals between influencers and brands. • Designed and began developing in accordance with our desired specifications the backend using Node(TypeScript), Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM. • Coordinated with co-founders, React developers, and designers to design our frontend UI/UX, business model, and MVP feature set. • Set up client hosting on Firebase, DNS/domain registration, AWS… Show more The Inkfluencer.io team is working part time to develop a platform to facilitate promotional marketing deals between influencers and brands. • Designed and began developing in accordance with our desired specifications the backend using Node(TypeScript), Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM. • Coordinated with co-founders, React developers, and designers to design our frontend UI/UX, business model, and MVP feature set. • Set up client hosting on Firebase, DNS/domain registration, AWS S3 image hosting/upload, Auth0/Stripe API integration and bank accounts. Show less

Ambassador (Volunteer)

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

Software Developer & Community Manager

• Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

MappyCoin.com was a cryptocurrency project on the Binance Smart Chain Network where I contributed with development of the website and expanded my role to include community management duties and assisting in making business decisions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Built MappyCoin's responsive website using React and Sass alongside one other frontend developer. • Collaborated in developing the coin distribution, tokenomics, and features to best reflect the goals of the… Show more MappyCoin.com was a cryptocurrency project on the Binance Smart Chain Network where I contributed with development of the website and expanded my role to include community management duties and assisting in making business decisions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Built MappyCoin's responsive website using React and Sass alongside one other frontend developer. • Collaborated in developing the coin distribution, tokenomics, and features to best reflect the goals of the project. • Successfully completed all website deliverables one month ahead of schedule by adhering to our weekly agile sprints and kanban board. Show less MappyCoin.com was a cryptocurrency project on the Binance Smart Chain Network where I contributed with development of the website and expanded my role to include community management duties and assisting in making business decisions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Built MappyCoin's responsive website using React and Sass alongside one other frontend developer. • Collaborated in developing the coin distribution, tokenomics, and features to best reflect the goals of the… Show more MappyCoin.com was a cryptocurrency project on the Binance Smart Chain Network where I contributed with development of the website and expanded my role to include community management duties and assisting in making business decisions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Built MappyCoin's responsive website using React and Sass alongside one other frontend developer. • Collaborated in developing the coin distribution, tokenomics, and features to best reflect the goals of the project. • Successfully completed all website deliverables one month ahead of schedule by adhering to our weekly agile sprints and kanban board. Show less

Co-Founder

• Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

SITE Intern

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

As a full stack intern at CodePath, I quickly learned new technologies in a coding bootcamp structure for the first three weeks of the internship. I then put those newfound skills to the test by co-developing a minimum viable product. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Developed Kurios, a full stack cryptocurrency paper trading application using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL & Material-UI. • Exercised Scrum methodology through team meetings, daily stand-ups, code reviews, &… Show more As a full stack intern at CodePath, I quickly learned new technologies in a coding bootcamp structure for the first three weeks of the internship. I then put those newfound skills to the test by co-developing a minimum viable product. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Developed Kurios, a full stack cryptocurrency paper trading application using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL & Material-UI. • Exercised Scrum methodology through team meetings, daily stand-ups, code reviews, & workshops with personal mentorship from a Workday engineer. • Performed 35,000 daily API calls valued at $600/month for free by using cron scheduling to cycle free tiered API keys to retrieve price data for six currencies. • Showcased a "professional" level of technical discipline and collaborative communication as measured in an evaluation rubric graded by my supervisor by exceeding intern level expectations and delivering a robust project. Show less As a full stack intern at CodePath, I quickly learned new technologies in a coding bootcamp structure for the first three weeks of the internship. I then put those newfound skills to the test by co-developing a minimum viable product. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Developed Kurios, a full stack cryptocurrency paper trading application using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL & Material-UI. • Exercised Scrum methodology through team meetings, daily stand-ups, code reviews, &… Show more As a full stack intern at CodePath, I quickly learned new technologies in a coding bootcamp structure for the first three weeks of the internship. I then put those newfound skills to the test by co-developing a minimum viable product. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Developed Kurios, a full stack cryptocurrency paper trading application using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL & Material-UI. • Exercised Scrum methodology through team meetings, daily stand-ups, code reviews, & workshops with personal mentorship from a Workday engineer. • Performed 35,000 daily API calls valued at $600/month for free by using cron scheduling to cycle free tiered API keys to retrieve price data for six currencies. • Showcased a "professional" level of technical discipline and collaborative communication as measured in an evaluation rubric graded by my supervisor by exceeding intern level expectations and delivering a robust project. Show less

Flex Factor Student Coach

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

NextFlex runs a learning program across the nation where students learn to experience the engineering design process and are encouraged to creatively come up with a technical solution for a problem in our society. I was one of mentors who would guide students by giving lectures and mentoring them through their project. Key Responsibilities: • Coached student teams through the FlexFactor program with advice on product ideas, business models, & presentations. • Tracked student… Show more NextFlex runs a learning program across the nation where students learn to experience the engineering design process and are encouraged to creatively come up with a technical solution for a problem in our society. I was one of mentors who would guide students by giving lectures and mentoring them through their project. Key Responsibilities: • Coached student teams through the FlexFactor program with advice on product ideas, business models, & presentations. • Tracked student throughput & assisted with coordination, planning, & execution of Workforce Development events. • Created personal lesson presentation decks to deliver the FlexFactor program touch-points either solo or with a co-mentor. Achievements & Projects: • Mentored and taught over 300 middle school and high school aspiring engineers from across the Bay Area over the course of several weeks for the duration of their projects. • Collaborated with a representative from Evergreen Valley College to present and pitch Evergreen's Advanced Manufacturing Technician program to graduating seniors. Show less NextFlex runs a learning program across the nation where students learn to experience the engineering design process and are encouraged to creatively come up with a technical solution for a problem in our society. I was one of mentors who would guide students by giving lectures and mentoring them through their project. Key Responsibilities: • Coached student teams through the FlexFactor program with advice on product ideas, business models, & presentations. • Tracked student… Show more NextFlex runs a learning program across the nation where students learn to experience the engineering design process and are encouraged to creatively come up with a technical solution for a problem in our society. I was one of mentors who would guide students by giving lectures and mentoring them through their project. Key Responsibilities: • Coached student teams through the FlexFactor program with advice on product ideas, business models, & presentations. • Tracked student throughput & assisted with coordination, planning, & execution of Workforce Development events. • Created personal lesson presentation decks to deliver the FlexFactor program touch-points either solo or with a co-mentor. Achievements & Projects: • Mentored and taught over 300 middle school and high school aspiring engineers from across the Bay Area over the course of several weeks for the duration of their projects. • Collaborated with a representative from Evergreen Valley College to present and pitch Evergreen's Advanced Manufacturing Technician program to graduating seniors. Show less

Guided Pathways Student Advocate

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed to giving students an outlet to express their college pain points by conducting surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups to brainstorm equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. • Collaborated with students and faculty to identify problems, gather data, and design solutions for student issues. • Applied research methods to large student sample groups regarding issues with the Student… Show more As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed to giving students an outlet to express their college pain points by conducting surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups to brainstorm equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. • Collaborated with students and faculty to identify problems, gather data, and design solutions for student issues. • Applied research methods to large student sample groups regarding issues with the Student Lifecycle Process. Consolidated information into concise organized documentation. • Analyzed and accurately presented response data to supervisors and steering committee. • Contributed work that aided the restructuring and rebranding of student majors and program maps. Show less As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed to giving students an outlet to express their college pain points by conducting surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups to brainstorm equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. • Collaborated with students and faculty to identify problems, gather data, and design solutions for student issues. • Applied research methods to large student sample groups regarding issues with the Student… Show more As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed to giving students an outlet to express their college pain points by conducting surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups to brainstorm equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. • Collaborated with students and faculty to identify problems, gather data, and design solutions for student issues. • Applied research methods to large student sample groups regarding issues with the Student Lifecycle Process. Consolidated information into concise organized documentation. • Analyzed and accurately presented response data to supervisors and steering committee. • Contributed work that aided the restructuring and rebranding of student majors and program maps. Show less

President

• Oct 2019 - May 2020

Management of all club operations. Management of all club operations.

Glass Room Ingenius

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed giving students a voice to express their college pain points and used their feedback to create equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. Key Responsibilities: • Studied several topics in Big Tech relating to data, privacy, digital security issues in the perspectives of art, technology, activism, and politics. • Facilitated open conversation with the general public and tech professionals… Show more As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed giving students a voice to express their college pain points and used their feedback to create equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. Key Responsibilities: • Studied several topics in Big Tech relating to data, privacy, digital security issues in the perspectives of art, technology, activism, and politics. • Facilitated open conversation with the general public and tech professionals regarding these topics. • Collaborated to develop and individually present a lengthy workshop exposing data collection methods in phones. Show less As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed giving students a voice to express their college pain points and used their feedback to create equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. Key Responsibilities: • Studied several topics in Big Tech relating to data, privacy, digital security issues in the perspectives of art, technology, activism, and politics. • Facilitated open conversation with the general public and tech professionals… Show more As a student advocate under the Guided Pathways program, I contributed giving students a voice to express their college pain points and used their feedback to create equitable solutions that ensure students retention and success. Key Responsibilities: • Studied several topics in Big Tech relating to data, privacy, digital security issues in the perspectives of art, technology, activism, and politics. • Facilitated open conversation with the general public and tech professionals regarding these topics. • Collaborated to develop and individually present a lengthy workshop exposing data collection methods in phones. Show less

Cashier & Expo

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

Server

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2018