hello! I'm
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a software engineer
focused in java development
- currently working at
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experience

student advocate

computing alliance of hispanic serving institutions

august 2025 - present

- Organizing and facilitating workshops, info sessions, and events to connect students with academic, research, and professional development opportunities.
- Supporting recruitment and retention initiatives to increase underrepresented participation in computer science and STEM fields.
- Contributing to building a supportive community that encourages student persistence in computing disciplines.

open-source software engineer

codeday

june 2025 - august 2025

Successfully navigated the complexities of the Eclipse SWT repository, leading to significant contributions and skill development.

- Resolved issue #1599, improving the documentation of the software.
- Enhanced my technical skills in Eclipse IDE and external dependencies, boosting my software engineering capabilities.
- Fostered effective communication with project maintainers, mentors, and staff, strengthening my teamwork and collaboration skills.

open-source software engineer

codeday

march 2025 - april 2025

Contributed to enhancing Storybook’s Test Panel and improving project workflows during my internship.

- Learned a new technology stack including Typescript and Vite.
- Developed proficiency in TypeScript and Git workflows.
- Actively participated in resolving issue #30536 on GitHub, showcasing my problem-solving skills.