Bio
Hi! I'm Ruby, I'm a software developer based in LA. UCR 2024 CS graduate. Proudly part of the 2% of Latinas in engineering. STEM is for everyone.
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Projects
Calendar Display
Senior design project — a physical scheduling tablet for office use, aggregating Google Calendar, Calendly, and Outlook into a single real-time display on Raspberry Pi.
Inventory Management
Full-stack web app for STEMNETICS to digitize manual tracking of 70+ STEM activity kits with real-time low-stock alerts and automated end-of-shift surveys.
Soccer Fantasy Draft Web App
Capstone project for LA-Tech.org — a fantasy football draft app with real-time state synchronization across concurrent users.
Graphics Ray Tracer
Engineered a comprehensive ray tracer implementing the full graphics pipeline — vertex shader, tessellation, geometry shader, clipping, perspective divide, rasterization, fragment shader, and z-buffering.
AI-based Coverage Analysis
Recreated a research paper on AI-based Coverage Analysis, developing custom dataset classes, training BERT models, and evaluating performance metrics. Wrote a comprehensive report detailing steps, results, and optimizations.
Galaga
Implemented and wired a synchronous state machine project utilizing an LCD screen, joysticks, and buttons to recreate the classic arcade game Galaga on embedded hardware.
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Work Experience
LA-Tech Rising
SWE Intern — Los Angeles, CA
- —Engineered core draft interface in React, utilizing Axios for RESTful API requests to manage player selection, budget enforcement, and real-time draft state synchronization across concurrent users
- —Implemented frontend-backend integration for player filtering and selection features, connecting UI components to AWS Amplify services with error handling and loading states
- —Contributed to full-stack development in Agile 9-person team, using Git for version control and participating in code reviews and technical documentation
STEMNETICS
Operations Intern — Los Angeles, CA
- —Developed full-stack inventory management web application using React and Flask to digitize manual tracking of 70+ STEM activity kits, implementing RESTful API with SQLAlchemy ORM and real-time low-stock alerts
- —Built admin dashboard with tabbed interface and search functionality to manage inventory across multiple school locations and analyze instructor survey submissions
- —Designed automated workflows using Jotform and Google Sheets, eliminating 7-day processing delays and ensuring zero data loss across hiring pipeline for 10-20 monthly applicants
Rare Combinations L.L.C.
Hardware Technician — Los Angeles, CA
- —Constructed alcohol detector devices consisting of 15 different electrical parts, testing approximately 130 devices before distribution to kombucha breweries throughout the United States
- —Facilitated device production including maintenance of and technical work with Arduino microprocessors, PCBs, wires, and soldering machines
ID Tech
Computer Science Instructor — UCLA
- —Taught Python fundamentals, data science, and ML/AI concepts to 30+ students aged 12-18, covering NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, and API integration through hands-on coding projects
- —Mentored students through individual coding challenges in a project-based learning environment, achieving over 90% project completion rate
ARC — UCR
Math Lab Leader (ARC 035) — Riverside, CA
- —Developed interactive and adaptable intermediate algebra lessons for multiple classes of 30 UCR students, tailoring lessons to meet individual class needs
- —Cultivated a supportive learning environment by hosting office hours and providing personalized assistance to students, ensuring an enriching and collaborative experience
Modern Bread and Bagel
Barista — Los Angeles, CA
- —Awarded Employee of the Month within the first month — recognized for fast onboarding, reliability, and strong customer-facing communication skills
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Awards & Leadership
awards
1st Place — MESA Idea Accelerator Program
Qualcomm
Designed a handheld language learning device prototype to address language barriers and cultural integration challenges for immigrant communities using human-centered design principles. Led research and 3D modeling for physical prototype, collaborating with a 4-person team during a week-long intensive program. Presented to a panel of industry professionals.
leadership
Treasurer & SHPEtinas Co-chair
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) — UCR
Managed an annual budget of $8,000 and allocated funds to events ranging from general meetings to professional development fairs, supporting the chapter's mission and goals.