Hi there! I'm Grace.

Recent Computer Science Graduate from the University of Michigan Passionate About Impactful Software Engineering

Languages and Technologies

Languages: C/C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, GoLang

Frameworks/Libraries: React, Flask, REST API

Technologies: Linux, Git, Figma, Docker, AWS EC2 Instances, MapReduce

  • C/C++

    Advanced
  • Python

    Intermediate
  • HTML/CSS and JavaScript

    Intermediate
  • SQL

    Intermediate
  • Golang

    Novice
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    Web Development

    HTML/CSS/JavaScript

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    Mobile Design + Development

    Figma, React Native

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    IT Support

    Windows/MacOS, ServiceNow, TeamDynamix, VMWare, Powershell

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    Research

    Neuromorphic Computing, Artificial Intelligence

Education

  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, June 2023

    Relevant Coursework:

    • EECS281 - Data Structures and Algorithms

    • EECS388 - Intro to Computer Security

    • EECS441 - Mobile Application Development for Entrepreneurs

    • EECS484 - Database Management Systems

    • EECS485 - Web Systems

    • EECS493 - User Interface Development

Latest Projects

Check out some of my latest projects!

  • Full-Stack Web Development

    Instagram Web Clone

    Designed and built an Instagram clone web application with core features including user profiles, photo uploading, comments, and likes. Developed frontend using HTML/CSS/JS and backend using Python/Flask/SQL while implementing REST API, sessions, and deploying to AWS.

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    Web Design
  • Information Retrieval System Project

    Search Engine

    Crafted a scalable search engine using text analysis (tf-idf) and link analysis (PageRank) for accurate results. Developed a MapReduce pipeline for efficient indexing, along with an Index server for JSON-based search outputs. Designed a user-friendly Search server with a Google/Bing-style interface.

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    Web Design
  • Figma Mobile Application Prototype

    Projects++

    Designed and prototyped an app in Figma to address career exploration gaps for computer science students. Conceptualized solution after conducting user research interviews. Created user-friendly, visually cohesive app focused on seamless navigation and intuitive user experience.

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    Web Design
  • Parallel Processing Project

    MapReduce

    Implemented a MapReduce framework in Python to run distributed data processing jobs on a cluster. The framework consists of a Manager that receives MapReduce jobs, partitions the input data, and distributes map and reduce tasks to Workers. Workers execute the tasks and communicate with the Manager.

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    Mobile Design

Work Experience

  • IT User Access Specialist (Part-Time)

    UP Health System - Portage, December 2023 - Present

    • Manage user access for 1,000+ employees and contractors using ServiceNow; grant appropriate permissions across multiple applications while upholding data security protocols.

    • Provided comprehensive IT onboarding to groups of new hires during bi-weekly orientation sessions; configured access credentials and permissions to key systems to enable productivity.

  • Research Assistant Intern

    Michigan Techological University, Department of Electrical Engineering - Brain Inspired AI Lab, Aug 2023 - Present

    • Leverage advanced deep learning techniques through close collaboration with a cross-functional research team to achieve project objectives.

    • Configure Docker containers and developed build processes to ensure portability and reproducibility of the search codebase.

    • Manage server environment including user accounts, permissions, storage, and Python packages to support research workloads.

  • Information Technology Assistant

    University of Michigan School of Public Health, Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

    • Updated event pages on the school's website, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.

    • Contributed to building the faculty/staff section of the school website using Omni CMS, meticulously verifying the accuracy of data migration for a seamless transition.

    • Provided Level 1 IT support and documented issues in the ticketing system, TeamDynamix, tracking problems from initial report to final resolution.

  • Engineering Administration Computer Support

    University of Michigan College of Engineering, May 2019 - Aug 2019

    • Delivered comprehensive Level 2 IT support to a diverse user base of 100+ administrative staff and faculty within the College of Engineering, demonstrating expertise in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

    • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with PCs, Macs, mobile devices, printers, email, and software applications.

    • Applied customer service skills to effectively communicate with administrative staff and faculty to diagnose and repair technical issues.

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