Software engineer working on backend Spring Boot Java APIs as part of Session Routing and Management Team

Completed a proof of concept migrating a Spring Boot RESTful API from an Oracle database to a Redis instance located in OpenShift on AWS, reducing mean response time by over 90%. Utilized CI/CD tools and cloud platforms to provision database instances and deploy new application images into a pre-production environment. Added tests to improve code coverage and increase the robustness of integration tests. Investigated and wrote fixes for application bugs.

Collaborated within a five-person team to develop fundraising strategies, write proposal narratives, and compile PowerPoint deliverables on behalf of local nonprofit organizations in the south side of Chicago. Researched relevant funding opportunities and compiled supporting data for grant applications.

Graded MATH 15910: Introduction to Proofs during Fall 2021 and Winter 2022.

Analyzed CRM data and presented findings and visualizations to company members. Performed competitor research and compiled findings into PowerPoint deliverable. Proposed and outlined pre-program and post-program curriculum extensions. Researched and wrote case studies on Keru summer programs. Served as Teaching Assistant for Keru’s Social Impact Finance Course.

Participated in research apprenticeship class and conducted research under supervision of mentor. Authored a 15-page expository paper on function approximations using real analysis and probability

Contributed full-time to an AmeriCorps trail construction project with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Certified feller and bucker by US Forest Service. Utilized tools including axes, saws, pulaskis, etc. while on 8-day wilderness work deployments. Collaborated within a six-member team to efficiently manage complicated field logistics.

Assisted a Teach for India fellow with teaching duties at an underprivileged public primary school. Managed a classroom of 40 sixth-grade students while the fellow was busy with other school duties. Tutored students in various subjects and assignments, particularly in English and History. Initiated and led a successful project to create a school library with the aid of students.

Summer sales and customer service associate for Unilever ice cream distributor. Assisted drivers with deliveries to convenience stores on routes lasting up to 14 hours.

Utilized Tableau to create data visualizations for various projects, including women and minority-owned business spending data for City Light directors, and data on previous licenses for Skagit re-licensing team. Presented reports and served as facilitator during team and division meetings. Conducted cost-benefit analyses of business cases in Excel through research and model creation. Worked extensively with Microsoft Office to create presentations, business documents, and spreadsheets… Show more Utilized Tableau to create data visualizations for various projects, including women and minority-owned business spending data for City Light directors, and data on previous licenses for Skagit re-licensing team. Presented reports and served as facilitator during team and division meetings. Conducted cost-benefit analyses of business cases in Excel through research and model creation. Worked extensively with Microsoft Office to create presentations, business documents, and spreadsheets. Supported co-workers while staffing booths at trade shows and at annual City Light car show. Participated in professional development events and shadowed supervisor at meetings. Assisted with miscellaneous office tasks, including organizing, mailing, and digitizing. Show less