I’m a software engineer experienced in frontend and backend development, security, accessibility, and teaching. I have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and completed graduate coursework in Aerospace Engineering. Member of Mensa.
Work experience
Web Programmer/Systems Analyst
National Training and Data Center
Mar 2021 - Apr 2025
- Built backend for the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)-funded web platform and improved scalability to support data growth in large databases
- Implemented security controls aligned with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), validated third‑party services and remediated findings from independent security audits
- Responded to real-time monitoring alerts, diagnosed issues, and deployed fixes to maintain application availability and performance
Web Accessibility Developer
San Francisco State University
Aug 2018 - May 2020
Fixed HTML, CSS, JavaScript on campus and 3rd party websites and learning platform (iLearn), and maintained campus-wide best practices for meeting web accessibility requirements WCAG 2.0 (AA, AAA)
Converted documents accessible using PDF Accessibility Checker, CommonLook, MS Word, and corrected errors in headings, reading order, images, tables, etc.
Created text and HTML-based content specific to the accessibility best practices
Provided expert technical assistance and group training for campus-wide IT personnel (webmasters, newsletter editors)
Documented defects using manual and automated testing tools, and collaborated with development teams to establish technical specifications
Managed accessible computer stations, and proctored exams for students who need accommodation
Tools used: debugging tools in Firefox/Chrome, Drupal, WordPress, JAWS, WAVE, ARIA, Colour Contrast Analyzer, Link Klipper, Compliance Sheriff (automated testing tool), etc.
Java Teaching Assistant
San Francisco Unified School District
Jan 2019 - May 2019
- As part of the National Science Foundation-funded program (CS4SF), taught object-oriented Java programming in 9-12th grade classroom, leveraging knowledge acquired from university coursework
- Assisted teacher to help 30-40 students debug in-class coding assignments, and engaged students in learning activities
- Maintained positive, calm attitude and soft voice, and worked under teacher's direction to establish clean and comfortable classroom 🤗
Certifications
Trusted Tester
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
JAWS Certified
Freedom Scientific
Education
Memberships
Mensa
High IQ society
