Background
I am a passionate software developer with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. My work focuses on web development, machine learning, and software engineering, with experience in both academic research and practical development.
Professional Experience
Software Developer
VolunteerAlly | Honolulu, HI
December 2024 - Present
- Developing front-end features using React and Next.js for a nonprofit volunteer-matching platform
- Enhancing UI/UX for event discovery, RSVP flow, and organization search
- Collaborating with an agile team to streamline the volunteer experience
Web App Developer
UH Groupings | Honolulu, HI
July 2023 - May 2025
- Designing and enhancing Java-based APIs, adding new features and improving performance
- Writing unit and integration tests using Java, Jasmine, and Selenium
- Maintaining legacy AngularJS UI and contributing to new React-based UI
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- C/C++
- SQL
- R
- Assembly
- HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Libraries
- React/Next.js
- AngularJS
- React Native
- React-Bootstrap
- Meteor
- Tailwind CSS
- Spring Boot
Tools & Technologies
- Git/GitHub
- Unity
- Machine Learning
- Selenium/Jasmine
- Jira/Confluence
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | Honolulu, HI
08/2024 – 05/2025
Relevant Coursework:
- Software Engineering II
- Machine Learning
- Video Game Design
- Human-Centered AI
- Advanced-Data Visualization
- Software Quality & Maintenance
- Advanced Data Management
- Intro to Fusion
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | Honolulu, HI
08/2022 – 05/2024
Relevant Coursework:
- Algorithms
- Software Engineering I
- Database Systems I
- Security and Trust I
- Machine-Level & Systems Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data Networks
Honors and Awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
August 2020 – August 2022
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (ΦΘΚ or PTK) is the international honor society of students attending open-access institutions and seeking associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or other college credentials.
Manoa Dean's List
Spring 2023, Spring 2024
Recognized for academic excellence and outstanding performance in coursework.