My name is Samantha. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Central Florida, set to graduate in May 2024. I am particularly interested in Computer Graphics for animation. I am proficient in C/C++, Python, and Java. Additionally, I have some graphics rendering experience using OpenGL, Houdini and Nuke. I love coding and I'm always looking to learn something new!
Since I was a young girl I knew I wanted to pursue a career in STEM. I have always been fascinated by science and new technology. I graduated with my bachelor's in Computer Engineering and discovered I have a true passion for computer science and software development.
As a woman engineer, I am a big advocate for women who pursue careers in STEM. I am currently president and founder of Girls Who Code at UCF. I started this organization to provide women with a safe space to learn to code and collaborate. And it has been such a rewarding experience!
- Built a serverless web application project using AWS Well-Architected practices.
- Learned about AWS cloud services and completed the Cloud Practitioner certification.
- Presented a custom cloud solution to a non-technical audience and provided optimization recommendations.
- Showed courtesy and respect to Guests of all ages.
- Practiced safe behaviors and ensure to always put safety first.
- Performed role efficiently while projecting a positive image so Guests get the most out of their visit.
- Worked with Dr. Seignur on various data analysis reports to determine cause of failure on solar panels.
- Analyzed data and created automated weekly reports using machine learning algorithms in Python.
- Implemented mathematical algorithms in Python to calculate velocity, temperature, and irradiance.
- Developed problem-solving skills to efficiently identify and correct issues on data collection.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair laptops, desktops, workstations, printers, and peripherals.
- Assisted students and faculty with administrative password resets, account lockouts and account setups.
- Resolved VPN-related issues and server application access issues.
- Sustained knowledge base articles to document solutions, processes, and procedures.
- Led groups of up to forty to students throughout orientation activities.
- Assisted students and faculty with administrative password resets, account lockouts and account setups.
- Worked directly with departments and partnerships across campus.
- Assisted with move in and engaged with first year students and families.
Concentration: Computer Graphics
Relevant Course Work:
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Relevant Course Work:
- Created a collaborative environment to empower women from different backgrounds to pursue software engineering.
- Recruited over 45 members exceeding expectations for Fall 2022.
- Hosted beginner-friendly data structures and basic algorithms workshops to introduce our non-stem members to programming.
- Represented SWE when meeting with other student organizations and university officials.
- Held and supervised all SWE general meetings and events.
- Submitted a report of activities and events held during the semester and the year.
- Held weekly Google Sprint workshops for over 50 students at EGS3031 (Leadership in Engineering I).
- Created meeting schedules and hosted progress meetings based on team members’ availability.
- Researched and pitched the semester’s tech team project to committee members to showcase for Engineers Week at UCF.