Software Developer

Education

B.A. Computer Science, Williams College, Williamstown, MA June 2019

GPA 3.64 on 4.0 scale, Dean’s List – all semesters

Wrote a user thread library in C++

Designed and developed a rouge-like web game using Javascript and Node.js

Wrote a virtual machine using x86-like Assembly to emulate an ARM-like RISC processor

Implemented a complex 3D model using a Python-based Williams proprietary platform

East Catholic High School, Manchester, CT June 2015

Weighted GPA 4.7 on 4.0 scale; valedictorian

Employment

Software Developer, Williams College Jan. 2018-May 2018

Used Javascript to call a weather API for JSON data and parsed it for use in a hybrid mobile app

Computer Science Teaching Assistant, Williams College Sept. 2018-present

Teaching an introductory Python class; oversee lab sessions and hold office hours

UI/UX Research Assistant, Dr. Jeannie Albrecht, Williams College Sept. 2018-Dec. 2018

Redesigned a previously ineffective ambient data visualization UI as a calm technology UI

HCI & AI Research Assistant, Dr. Iris Howley, Williams College Summer 2018

Poster in the IEEE VIS 2018 Workshop on Visualization for AI “Explainability” (VISxAI)

Development and Design Lead, SheHacks Boston, Boston, MA Jan. 26-29, 2018

Lead data structure design and interface prototyping while mentoring a beginner team

Costume Shop Assistant, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance 2015-present

Sewing, applique, design prototyping, materials and fabric selection; work overhire as necessary

Intern to Lt. Governor of Connecticut, CT State Capitol Summer 2014

Created town leadership support database, public policy research

Technical Skills & Artistry

Programming Languages – fluency in Python and Java; facility with Javascript, x86 Assembly, C, C++, React and Node.js

Computer Skills – 3D modeling (Williams proprietary platform); interactive game design logic

UI/UX Design and Research – needs-finding (interviews, contextual inquiries), paper prototyping, rapid iterative prototyping, InVision, wireframing, usability testing, affinity diagramming

Languages – English (native), Mandarin Chinese (proficient, TOCFL level 3), Latin (advanced)

Visual Arts – costume design, digital illustration, drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastel, mixed media), painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor)

Performing Arts – dance (ballet, modern, contemporary, hip-hop), choreography (contemporary)

Awards & Activities

International Chinese Language Program with Honors, Taipei, Taiwan Summer 2017

Valedictorian, East Catholic High School, Manchester, CT June 2015

Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls 2015 Emerging Philanthropist

Conceived of and organized annual schoolwide days of service in conjunction with Feeding Children Everywhere for East Catholic High School.

Personal Statement

I bring a unique combination of both left- and right-brain talents to technology design and development through code, creativity and good artistic sense.

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