Hi, There!
My Name is Ana
Software Engineer

Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy robust software solutions, with a focus on data-driven insights and user-centric experiences. Skilled in Python, JavaScript, Databases and Machine Learning. Seeking a challenging role to contribute to innovative projects and grow as a technical professional. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss my qualifications further.

About Me

🇺🇸 US Citizen
📍 Honolulu, HI
Willing to relocate to continental US

Dedicated Software Engineer with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems.

With a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, I've spent the past three years developing full-stack applications using technologies various JavaScript Frameworks. During my Master's program, I delved into the exciting world of machine learning, applying techniques like deep learning and natural language processing to real-world problems. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions and eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Languages

🇺🇸 English, 🇧🇷 Portuguese, 🇪🇸 Spanish

Key Strengths

• Full-Stack Development: Proficient in designing and implementing scalable web applications using MERN and similar stacks.
• Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Machine Learning and Data Science: Built and deployed predictive models to improve decision-making processes.
• Research and Publication: Conducted original research and published papers in two conferences.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Experienced in guiding and inspiring students to excel in software engineering.


Technologies

Programming LanguagesPythonJavascriptTypescriptJavaC++C#DartSwiftDatabasesMongodbPostgresqlMySQLFirebaseWeb DevelopmentReactVueNextJSBootstrapTailwind CSSMUINode.jsExpressGraphQLMobile DevelopmentFlutterXcodeMachine Learning/Data ScienceNumpyPandasMatplotlibSklearnPytorchTensorflowhuggingfaceCloud ComputingAWS

Education

    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Master of Science in Computer Science (3.87 GPA)

    Thesis: "An Exploratory Examination Of Software Vulnerability Classification Using Large Language Models."

    Aug. 2022 - May 2024
    Honolulu, HI
    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (3.43 GPA)

    • Board Member of ACM@MANOA

    • Board Member of PANDA (Programming and Algorithms)

    • Campus Outreach and Opportunities Coordinator for SWITCH (Supporting Women in Technology Computing Hawaii)

    Jan. 2019 - May 2022
    Honolulu, HI

Experience

    World Wide Technology
    Software Engineer Intern
    World Wide Technology

    • Enhanced cybersecurity training by engineering features for a Vue.js platform, benefiting over 1,000 employees.

    • Developed REST API endpoints for PostgreSQL, creating a data system with efficient retrieval and response.

    • Trained classification models to predict the difficulty in challenges, achieving a 0.91 F1 score with Decision Tree.

    • Improved code quality by leading the team in defining requirements and deploying 92% code-covered unit tests.

    • Created service catalogs and workflows for Hawaii DOE using SaaS ServiceNow, serving 800+ monthly users.

    May 2023 - Aug 2023
    Honolulu, HI (Hybrid)
    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    University of Hawaii at Manoa

    • Collaborated with the professor to improve the learning experience for 80+ Software Engineering students.

    • Guided students in constructing and deploying a total of more than 56 web applications using the MERN stack.

    • Achieved an average score of over 75% across four semesters, resulting in better academic performance.

    • Implemented advanced quiz methods, leading to a 15% increase in student grades on programming quizzes.

    Aug. 2022 - May 2024
    Honolulu, HI

Awards

    3rd Place - Best Overall Team Project
    Hawaii Annual Code Challenge 2023 (HACC)

    Our team built a marine debris reporting platform designed for the Center for Marine Debris Research. It features a centralized database that stores all incoming debris reports in one place, enabling marine debris researchers to accurately monitor types of debris and debris hotspots.

    Nov. 2023
    Honolulu, HI
    Kalo Grant Recipient
    Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)

    Our team constructed and presented an app aimed at streamlining receipt management for small organizations. The app offers a centralized record-keeping solution, delivers insightful analytics, and supports cost-saving and financial optimization.

    Nov. 2023
    Honolulu, HI
    1st Cybersecurity Intern Project 2023
    World Wide Technology (WWT)

    Our team built a platform that allows cybersecurity experts to test their knowledge and skills. The platform included a classification model to predict the difficulty of challenges, data visualization to track progress, and a leaderboard to compare scores.

    Aug. 2023
    Honolulu, HI
    2nd Place - Best Overall Team Project
    Hawaii Annual Code Challenge 2022 (HACC)

    Our team built an application designed to help the State of Hawaii’s Department of Education keep track of state legislature more efficiently.

    Nov. 2022
    Honolulu, HI