Hi, I am

Emily Chrisann Hernandez

and welcome to my digital diary written as a full-stack software developer. I enjoy improving user experiences on web and mobile environments.

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Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology

Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction

Fall 2024 to Present

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of California, Davis

Relevant coursework in Calculus, Research Methods, Developmental Psychobiology, Cognitive Neuroscience

Fall 2019 to Spring 2022

Supplemental Coursework

Merced Community College

Computer Info Systems, Programming Concepts (Python), App Development and Programming (Python), Advanced C++ Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistics

Fall 2021 to Fall 2023

Professional Experience

Computer Lab Manager

Office of Information Technology at University of California - Merced

Dec 2023 to Present

Led a university-wide hardware refresh by selecting, procuring, and deploying 167 ASUS NUC workstations and Dell monitors, ensuring Windows 11 compatibility and adherence to budget. Managed Remote Lab infrastructure via AWS (AppStream 2.0, Athena), overseeing deployment and maintenance of virtual instances to support teaching and research. Administered server-based imaging and license renewals, streamlining system maintenance and ensuring consistent uptime for academic labs. Automated annual and semi-annual software deployments and licensing for 300+ Windows systems across campus.

Amazon Web Services

PowerShell

Intern in Software Development

Bay Valley Tech in Modesto, California

Sept 2023 to May 2024

Designed responsive UI components using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React.js. Implemented authentication and authorization methods using middleware for Node.js. Facilitated the release of new features using Git for version control and participated in code reviews on GitHub. Prioritized cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and accessibility of web applications to enhance the user experience.

JavaScript

React.JS

Next.JS

HTML

CSS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of California Pavement Research Center in Davis, California

Feb 2020 to Dec 2020

Collected hundreds of samples and prepared specimens of pavement related materials for testing. Utilized MATLAB for data analysis of full-scale accelerated pavement tests conducted with a Heavy Vehicle Simulator. Organized data observations into a quantitative log system for data interpretation by engineers and main operators. Optimized data accessibility and accuracy by refining and updating file structures existing for over 10 years.

MATLAB

Research Assistant in Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering

Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Machines at University of California - Merced

May 2018 to Nov 2018

Cultivated cell cultures with various dyes to distinguish cellular structures for precise fluorescence microscopy imaging. Generated visual data of layered microscopy images showing epithelial cells, nuclei, and cell membranes of cardiac tissue. Presented research on stem cell imaging to a poster session sponsored by CCBM and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Featured guest discussing my research experience on radio show “Community Conversations” with Roger Wood on KYOS.