Janice Bortey Email & Phone Number

Selected as one of 75 first-generation college students in New Jersey to serve in a rigorous 2-year career development and leadership training program.

-Public Relations Chair As Publicity Chair for the Minority Engineer Educational Task, I drive our mission’s visibility and engagement by managing our social media presence. I create content strategies that highlight our initiatives and events, ensuring consistent, impactful communication across platforms. Through these efforts, I help foster a vibrant, engaged community, amplifying our reach and support for minority engineers.-Organize a range of fundraisers to sustain the organization's financial stability and establish multiple concession stands in collaboration with the Rutgers University athletic program.-Engage in the organization's routine meetings to advocate for academic excellence, professional success, and community impact as core values.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

- Assist patrons with access to equipment for all facilities, serving as a customer service representative.- Ensuring a safe environment for patrons

-Cultivate a supportive community comprising over 50 young women at Rutgers University, empowering them with knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the realm of technology.-Provide opportunities for hands-on learning and networking by organizing interactive sessions with technology companies and alumni, aimed at equipping participants with the necessary skills to excel in professional environments within the tech industry.

Maryland, United States

As an IT intern specializing in web development, I have gained hands-on experience in both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to the development and optimization of web applications.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the backend realm as a software engineer involved undertaking multiple mini projects utilizing Python and SQL, while also adeptly employing Git Version Control for seamless team collaboration.• Mastering the creation of a functional log-in application through the utilization of socket programming technology, alongside the application of newfound insights into server/client systems.• Collaboratively engaging in a team project with five members, effectively showcasing and utilizing the acquired skills acquired throughout the fellowship program.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Temple University STEM-UP curriculum provides college preparatory, hands-on learning in the sciences. In the coding and data science aspect, I worked alongside Data Science Professor Jun Han and guided middle and high school students to program drones and answer “big questions” using data science tools. These students were able to spend their time on science and technology projects including developing drone flights.

East Orange, New Jersey, United States

- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, handling transactions, and maintaining a clean workspace. -Key responsibilities include greeting customers, processing payments, ensuring order accuracy, and addressing customer inquiries. Supervisor: -Oversee daily operations, lead and motivate staff, ensure food quality, and manage inventory. -Resolve customer concerns, and maintain a safe, compliant environment.

Student Staff at The Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training (SWEP) Summer Work Experience ProgramSummer Seasonal Role

East Orange, New Jersey, United States

Codenovate is a student-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to cultivate an interest in coding technology in young kids. We strive to present our concepts with fun and engaging activities to inspire kids to work with tech in the future.We do this with three programs across various libraries: Appnovators, AInnovators, and Diving Deeper Into Java.Diving Deeper Into Java expands on preliminary Java concepts to further students into the pipeline of computer science by exposing them to advanced computer science topics.Appnovation is aimed at teaching young kids AppInventor, a simple drag-and-drop mobile app programming language.AInnovators exposes kids to Python and the foundations of AI algorithms and applications.Chapter Lead: East Orange, NJ Leadership: I provide leadership and guidance to the members of our chapter, ensuring that everyone is aligned with Codenovate's mission and goals.Program Implementation, Volunteer Coordination

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology W/ Minor In Critical Intelligence & Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Minority Engineering Educational Task (M.E.E.T.) the Rutgers chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.

High School Diploma, Stem

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Greenhouse Club, Track & Field