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eleventh house studiosFounder / Product Engineer
Jan. 2025United States, PomonaFounded and lead the end-to-end creation of Arcana.app (in beta), a purpose-driven mobile product designed to bring tarot and astrology-based guidance into users’ daily lives. This role blends product strategy, UX design, and scalable engineering—allowing me to own the entire lifecycle from concept to deployment.
Ideation: Conduct market and user research to validate concepts, define feature sets, and ensure alignment with the app’s reflective, user-centered mission.
Design: Created wireframes and UI prototypes prioritizing accessibility, intuitive navigation, and a calming, low-cognitive-load interface.
Development: Built the app in React Native and Expo, integrating Firebase for authentication, secure storage, and cloud functions, plus OpenAI API for AI-driven readings.
Deployment: Shipped to the App Store with EAS Build, managing submission requirements, privacy policies, and compliance.
Maintenance: Implemented analytics, error tracking, and iterative updates informed by user feedback to improve retention and performance.
Strengthened expertise in full-cycle mobile development, growing into a product-minded engineer who balances technical execution with business and user goals.
Lessons-in-Liberation™Instructional Designer
Sep. 2024 - Oct. 2024Denver, Colorado, United States
OutrightFull Stack Developer
Jul. 2023 - Jun. 2025Washington DC-Baltimore Area- Architect technology solutions that are appropriate for client and user needs while prioritizing performance throughout the whole tech stack
- Contribute to company culture by generating opportunities for positive interaction (e.g. bring-your-pet-to-work-day Slack channel and a standing Collaboration Drop-In Google Meet)
- Inspire and encourage designers to “dream as big as possible” to empower their creative vision as well as to challenge and support the dev team in discovering and implementing innovative solutions for digital products
- Collaborate with designers and dev teams to produce cutting-edge digital products that demonstrate both creative and technical prowess within the creative industry
- Demonstrate a desire for professional growth by experimenting with and employing new technical strategies, frameworks, and tools that will further bolster and broaden the creative and technical foundation of the organization
STEAM:CODERSProgram Manager
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2023Pasadena, California, United States- Professionally develop and manage 13 instructional staff members to ensure high quality instructional delivery and content development
- Manage and evaluate STEAM classes through resource allocation and organizing staff, scheduling and training
- Assist instructors in developing effective STEAM curriculum
- Liaise with staff and organizational partners to ensure streamlined communication between all key program groups
Coding Minds AcademyCoding Instructor
Apr. 2023 - Jun. 2023Arcadia, California, United States- Led weekly project-based coding classes in various languages and frameworks
- Guided students in applying coding concepts in problem-solving projects and publishing their project
LinkedInFull-Stack Web Development Author & Instructor
Feb. 2023Carpinteria, California, United States- Coming in 2025/2026 - Course on building AI-integrated fullstack applications
- Plan learning modules according to the needs of professional adult learners
- Present learning materials to instructional team to receive and implement feedback
FreelanceFull Stack Software Engineer
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2023Los Angeles County, California, United States- Wireframe, design, build, and deploy sites based on client needs and pain points using frontend technologies such as ReactJS, HTML, JS, CSS, and CSS libraries
- Ensure security, maintainability, and cloud backups depending on client needs
- Ensure transparency of workflow by logging working hours, providing clients with frequent updates, and fostering a client/contractor relationship that creates an organic and collaborative design process
The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack AcademySoftware Engineer
May. 2022 - Sep. 2022New York, United States- Implemented online weekly “React Parties” where software devs could attend to clarify React concepts and/or project implementations
- Coordinated and led various group projects by building and monitoring a project timeline to ensure tasks were appropriately delegated, team members felt supported, and deadlines were met in a timely manner without sacrificing product quality
Genesis STEAMFrontend Developer / STEAM Educator
Jun. 2021 - May. 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan Area- Developed and maintained an online resource website using ReactJS to be used across Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to deliver STEAM curriculum to K12 students
- Revitalized the Genesis STEAM program alongside instructional staff to deliver programming to 1000+ K12 LAUSD students after a year-long closure due to COVID-19
- Established metrics to measure ongoing student and educator feedback of the program
- Managed a team of STEAM Educators by facilitating weekly stand-ups
Allegiance STEAM AcademyK8 Educator
Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2021Chino, California, United StatesTransferable Skills: Unit Planning >>> Project Management - Managed the learning and progress of 30+ students to ensure they reached their learning goals within a given timeframe (weekly, monthly, and overall yearly goals)
- Reframed learning concepts in small groups when needed to ensure students stayed on pace with overall goals Delivering & Teaching Curriculum >>> Coaching, Leadership, & Management - Met students where they were in their knowledge base and simplified topics without sacrificing depth and rigor
- Guided and mentored students toward deeper understanding of skills and concepts to a point where they felt confident to take on challenges on their own or with their peers Grading/Progress Assessment >>> Giving/Receiving Feedback & Work Reviews - Implemented a nonviolent communication method of giving and receiving feedback where progress was the focus
- Generated positive relationships and work environment community standards to create a safe space for work reviews and talking about areas of growth on both ends (educator and student)
iEmpire AcademyK6 Educator
Aug. 2018 - Aug. 2020San Bernardino, California, United States- Maintained a daily 90%+ class attendance rate during the height the COVID-19 pandemic (both hybrid and distance learning)
- Worked with teaching colleagues to build community among other staff by developing a "Tech Hour" during which teachers and admin who needed distance learning tech support
- Achieved Google Educator Certification Level 2 in order to create student-centered, innovative, and real-world applicable units of study
- Implemented and maintained restorative justice, culturally-responsive, and socio-emotional frameworks within the classroom
Equality California (In partnership with Claremont School of Theology)Intern/Special Assistant for EQCA's Faith For Equality program
Sep. 2015 - May. 2016Claremont, California, United States- Worked on the Faith For Equality program which reached different multi-cultural and diverse religious congregations in efforts to create a strong network of communities in support of LGBTQIAA people groups
- Assisted in creating a safe space for congregations and communities to effectively communicate their agreements, frustrations, and disagreements with one another
Dakota Cheyenne PhotographyPhotographer
Jan. 2015 - Jul. 2020Claremont, CA- Specialize in weddings, events, professional headshots, boudoir, and photojournalism
- Manage multiple email servers and social network channels to effectively market services and products to wide audiences
- Maintain and monitor month-to-month revenue to ensure robust and sound financial health of the business
Wescom Credit UnionMember Service Representative
Sep. 2014 - Feb. 2017Ontario, California, United States- Consistently provided a high level of service to promote overall member satisfaction
- Maintained knowledge of products and services to answer member inquiries and provides information in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures
- Ensured branch and personal compliance with audit and security standards, policies and procedures, and loss prevention measures by properly handling assets to ensure confidentiality of Credit Union and member records
IKEARetail Cashier and Customer Service
May. 2014 - Sep. 2015Covina, California, United States- Built loyalty by ensuring customers have a positive final touchpoint during the IKEA shopping experience
- Provided an efficient and accurate checkout experience in various areas of the store
- Offered additional products and services such as home delivery, credit card, and IKEA Family card
- Resolved customer concerns independently to meet their unique needs and expectations
Azusa Pacific UniversityResearch Analyst Intern
Apr. 2013 - May. 2014Azusa, California, United States- Collected, tracked, analyzed, and compiled data regarding the office’s student events, counseling appointments, counselor evaluations, and learning outcomes using IBM SPSS and Microsoft Excel
- Efficiently distributed and presented data reports to improve the following years’ numbers
- Assisted in summarizing data reports regarding the office’s student outreach through Symplicity Career Services Manager Modular Edition software (NACElink)
- Collaborated on institutional research projects aimed toward revamping the office’s services and tailoring it to student/clientele needs stated, unstated, and/or perceived
Azusa Pacific UniversityCareer Services Ambassdaor
Apr. 2013 - May. 2014Azusa, California, United States- Offered administrative assistance by directing incoming calls to the appropriate staff member, organizing and updating counseling appointments, and assisting students and alum
- Participated in monthly professional development seminars
- Worked alongside other ambassadors to strategically market office events and services to the student population
- Specialized in outreach to college student populations regarding the services provided by the Office of Career Services
IKEAFood Service Coworker
May. 2010 - Apr. 2013Covina, California, United States- Prepared hot and cold IKEA Food menu items to operational standards
- Complied with local food safety regulations and HACCP protocols
- Provided excellent service to customers in the retail restaurant and bistro
- Minimized waste in line with the IKEA Sustainability Directive
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