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Boston, Ma, Us

Developed new features for internal and external users. Wrote GitHub scripts for bulk updating of repositories repository security settings to ensure compliance with SOC2. Coordinated investigation & cleanup of insufficiently secured code secrets across a dozen teams. Designed and implemented APIs for menus and carts, communicating between legacy back end and new front end. Cross-collaborated with frontend teams, backend teams, security, devex. Developed SMS, email, and authentication services. Replaced third party authentication with internal authentication service. Built profiles for Docker images used in testing suites of microservices via local Kubernetes instances. Supported caterer marketplace SaaS operations. Created clear, actionable project steps in tandem with colleagues. Participated in roadmapping & communication with stakeholders. Solved bugs using logs, exception reporting, and user reports. Investigated and reported on optimization options for the homepage. Mentored junior engineers in service design and optimization, service to service communication, API standards. Won hackathon prizes for implementation of an automated translation service (2021), and for design of an allergen search filter service (2022).

Boston, Ma, Us

Built and optimized automated pipelines for 3D model creation and rendering for use in eCommerce. Developed and implemented the plan for introducing unit, integration, and end-to-end automated testing to 3D pipeline. Created monitoring dashboards for incident response. Designed and programmed tools for testing complex data transactions, and led cross-office presentations on those tools. Wrote and optimized back-end processes for high priority fulfillment features, including: warehouse management, inventory tracking, transportation logistics, truck coordination, conveyor belt operation, and creation of FedEx, UPS, and USPS shipping labels. Co-created application design and launch plan for parcel cross-docking at warehouse facilities. Participated in hiring panels. Led a cohort of 8 Wayfair Labs hires. Supervised summer intern. Wrote performance reviews. Wrote and altered frontend modules in several JavaScript frameworks including: React, Tungsten, and CoffeeScript. Converted legacy ASP systems to MVC format PHP code.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Evaluated data of incoming requests for Commerce & Bulk Listings team. Created new entries and updated existing entries for the live site.

Boston, Ma, Us

Launch Academy is a 10-week, immersive bootcamp taking eager learners with little to no experience and teaching them what it takes to add value as a junior contributor to a software engineering team.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Assisted Business Listings team in JSON testing of over 5,000 property listings for new instant booking web tool.

Coordinated workflows for clients. Ported client data between systems. Provided detailed QA feedback to game developers. Produced, filmed, and edited 26 episodes of “Resolution 52”, a weekly web series. Color-corrected & edited “Basic Adventuring 101”, a limited web series on YouTube.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Designed 2D and 3D mockups, storyboards and animatics for use in pitch meetings. Created assets in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Coordinated deliverables for Aero!, an educational game created with input from Bill Nye and funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Managed daily scrums. Led implementation of new project management system. Created UI mockups. Trained interns. Participated in the hiring process for game artists. Staffed company booth for career fairs.Ran Scrum development, created 2D assets, UI design, and preparing demo materials for expositions.

Campbell, Ca, Us

Managed daily schedule and operations for 18 staff members and 116 campers. Trained new staff members. Collaborated with the regional manager on performance reports for camp instructors. Supervised activities off campus.

Increased efficiency of membership application process. Developed new membership review process for expansion to multiple cities. Created training guide for new employees.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Designed promotional posters. Oversaw printing and distribution process. Filmed and edited informational videos. Coordinated internship opportunities for students. Managed scheduling of interviews.

Campbell, Ca, Us

Instructed campers, age 9-17, in use of various computer programs. Responsible for maintaining campers’ safety. Provided customer service assistance to parents and guardians. Led activities and games with other team members. Assisted with check-in and check-out, other administrative tasks as needed.

Bennington, Vt, Us

Assisted students with animation projects. Explained and helped with computer programs. Maintained computers and equipment, and reported any problems to the Video Technician.

Bennington, Vt, Us

Managed welcome desk and main phone line. Assisted students in finding academic and student life resources. Handled important documents, including confidential files. Performed office duties such as making copies, putting up informational posters, distributing mail, and stocking supplies.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Filmed and edited videos on Conservancy events. Contacted Board Members for participation in Conservancy projects. Organized videos, DVDs, and files.

Researched target audience groups. Independently wrote study guide for elementary school students. Prepared and distributed program guides.

Ms, Media Ventures

Ba, Animation, Japanese, Liberal Arts

Asian Studies Program, Japanese Language And Culture

High School Diploma, College Preparatory High School Diploma Program