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Centennial, Colorado, United States

Working as a full stack developer to upgrade Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency’s 10-year-old legacy software system. Responsible for converting and updating the backend of tax-related features from VB.NET to C#. Handling management of user data of over 10,000 state residents from relational databases using SQL. Programming the front-end using a hybrid structure of HTML and FAST’s proprietary no-code configuration.• Analyze FAST’s proprietary legacy software system to identify… Show more Working as a full stack developer to upgrade Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency’s 10-year-old legacy software system. Responsible for converting and updating the backend of tax-related features from VB.NET to C#. Handling management of user data of over 10,000 state residents from relational databases using SQL. Programming the front-end using a hybrid structure of HTML and FAST’s proprietary no-code configuration.• Analyze FAST’s proprietary legacy software system to identify limitations and areas for improvement to aid Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency in providing financial assistance to the unemployed• Work with 3-15 other developers and 5-10 business analysts to upgrade FAST’s proprietary system to optimize time efficiency and scalability while ensuring that the business’ requests are being met• Support over 20 test users with the implementation of the updated software by translating technical changes to business-focused verbiage and maintaining a constant channel of communication to build trust and accountability• Convert and modify the legacy code from VB.NET to C# to increase processing speed and overall efficiency for handling the data of more than 10,000 users and executing business processes (Ex: Determining the eligibility of an ex-employee for unemployment insurance benefits) Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Served as project manager on the Airframes team of Student Space Systems, a high-powered rocketry student organization. Led ten undergraduate students to design and virtually model an airframe design with intent to physically create and launch the rocket. • Designed and modeled an airframe design for a high-powered rocket that maximizes aero- and thermodynamic efficiency• Managed a team of ten undergraduates utilizing critical chain project management techniques to increase… Show more Served as project manager on the Airframes team of Student Space Systems, a high-powered rocketry student organization. Led ten undergraduate students to design and virtually model an airframe design with intent to physically create and launch the rocket. • Designed and modeled an airframe design for a high-powered rocket that maximizes aero- and thermodynamic efficiency• Managed a team of ten undergraduates utilizing critical chain project management techniques to increase efficiency and finish tasks 60% faster than last semester • Coordinated with three departments within SSS (Propulsion, Research and Development, Avionics) weekly to prepare dimensions and materials that allow for engine and payload integration Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Served as the director of Student Staff Development and acted as a career guidance member for the Engineering Career Services. Independently organized workshops related to professional development and emotional wellness for a team of eleven career peer employees per academic semester. Advised undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Engineering on professional development. Reviewed resumes, CVs, cover letters, and elevator pitches as well as hosted mock… Show more Served as the director of Student Staff Development and acted as a career guidance member for the Engineering Career Services. Independently organized workshops related to professional development and emotional wellness for a team of eleven career peer employees per academic semester. Advised undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Engineering on professional development. Reviewed resumes, CVs, cover letters, and elevator pitches as well as hosted mock interviews.• Conducted one on one resume, cover letter, interview, and elevator pitch reviews for 16 undergraduate and graduate students per shift• Authored three blog posts detailing how to navigate through difficult interview questions, how to make the most out of career fairs, and the benefits of working with UIUC's Engineering Career Services• Planned and led bi-weekly staff meetings to improve relationships among staff members and maintain a clear understanding of the organization’s schedule Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Recruited by J.L. Doob Research Assistant Professor Sara Clifton to modify an existing mathematical model on traditional cigarette usage with the goal of modeling and projecting electronic cigarette usage. Designed a differential equation system to predict transitions between current and ex-smokers. Performed equilibrium analysis on the system, introduced probability and utility functions, and utilized a Jacobian Matrix to identify stability points within the model. Applied the model to… Show more Recruited by J.L. Doob Research Assistant Professor Sara Clifton to modify an existing mathematical model on traditional cigarette usage with the goal of modeling and projecting electronic cigarette usage. Designed a differential equation system to predict transitions between current and ex-smokers. Performed equilibrium analysis on the system, introduced probability and utility functions, and utilized a Jacobian Matrix to identify stability points within the model. Applied the model to real-life data using MATLAB and recorded findings using LaTeX. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium to over 200 attendees.• Recruited by J.L. Doob Research Assistant Professor Sara Clifton to modify an existing mathematical model on traditional cigarette usage with the goal of modeling and projecting electronic cigarette usage• Designed and tested a differential equation system to measure and project the transitions between current and ex-smokers of traditional and electronic cigarettes, as well as smoking behavior of abstainers• Performed equilibrium analysis on the system, introduced probability and utility functions, and utilized a Jacobian Matrix to identify stability points within the model• Applied the mathematical model to data supplied by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in MATLAB and recorded findings using LaTeX• Created a visual display to present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium and participated in an hour-long panel to address the research process and results in April 2019 to over 200 attendees Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Served as director for SWE’s mentoring program. Created a point-earning system to incentivize mentors and mentees to interact with one another. Organized bi-weekly bonding events and invited guest speakers to discuss career-building advice with members.• Coordinated two semester-long mentoring programs to connect 50 freshmen with upperclassmen to promote leadership opportunities and foster support within the SWE community• Organized and managed approximately 400 point submissions in… Show more Served as director for SWE’s mentoring program. Created a point-earning system to incentivize mentors and mentees to interact with one another. Organized bi-weekly bonding events and invited guest speakers to discuss career-building advice with members.• Coordinated two semester-long mentoring programs to connect 50 freshmen with upperclassmen to promote leadership opportunities and foster support within the SWE community• Organized and managed approximately 400 point submissions in Excel to ensure that pair rankings are accurately reflected and accessible at all times• Arranged bi-weekly bonding events, such as “Career Fair Advice and Resume Review”, to provide opportunities for mentors and mentees to interact in a structured setting Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Served as Workshop Manager to help SWE members grow professionally. Organized monthly professional workshop events with an average of 30 attendees. Arranged monthly seminars with faculty members from different university departments as guest speakers. • Organized 10 professional workshop events, such as “LinkedIn Basics”, to strengthen personal branding skills of SWE members• Coordinated seminars with university departments, such as the School of Labor and Employment Relations, to… Show more Served as Workshop Manager to help SWE members grow professionally. Organized monthly professional workshop events with an average of 30 attendees. Arranged monthly seminars with faculty members from different university departments as guest speakers. • Organized 10 professional workshop events, such as “LinkedIn Basics”, to strengthen personal branding skills of SWE members• Coordinated seminars with university departments, such as the School of Labor and Employment Relations, to guest-speak on professional development and on-campus resources• Established relations with 5 Registered Student Organizations to co-host meetings on improving marketing and presentation skills for undergraduate engineering students Show less