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> Computer Science Student
> University of Maryland, College Park
> Graduating Spring 2026
> Based in Northern VA
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ABOUTME.md

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Hey, I'm Candace! I'm majoring in Computer Science and minoring in General Business at the University of Maryland, and I was also a part of the Media Scholars program.

I've loved being creative and designing things since I was young, and I really got interested in programming because I saw it as a way to make my ideas come to life. Whether it was building websites and programs for games I played or tinkering with computer vision algorithms in high school, I've always gotten a thrill from coding. Now, I also enjoy sharing this passion by involving myself in activities to foster a stronger tech community.



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SELECT * FROM Experience

  Role Organization Date
> Forward-Deployed Software Engineer Intern  Palantir (Incoming Summer 2025)
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> Software Engineering Intern  T. Rowe Price May 2024 - Present
Tools: React/Redux AWS DynamoDB Java (Spring Boot) LLMs Agile
For my project, I built an AI-powered, full-stack transaction validation service for Individual Investor clients by capturing and analyzing user interaction data. I also presented this proof-of-concept to the Head of Compliance.
> Lead (formerly Marketing Lead)  Google Developer Student Club @ UMD Sep 2022 - Present
Tools: Gemini AI React TensorFlow Firebase Canva
Lead: I work on bringing our ideas to life! As lead, I host events and workshops on Google technologies and career-building, recruit a technically talented core team, and take on planning efforts. I spoke to over 200 students during club fair tabling, and continued to grow our following by 45%.

Some of my current initiatives:
  • Organizing the first-ever DevFest in our area, in collaboration with the College Park Google Developer Group
  • Coordinating a networking event with Zetech University in Kenya!
  • Enlisting the team to act in reels 🎬
  • I created and hosted an "Intro to UI with Google's Material Design" Workshop at Technica 2024, which drew over 90 attendees!
> Code for Good Hackathon Winner  JPMorganChase October 2024
Tools: Bootstrap React Git Node.js Firebase Empathy 😊
Selected from 15,000+ applicants to join one of 14 teams at Wilmington, DE. With only 24 hours, our team of 7 built out a solution for Heart in the Game, one of the two non-profits at the event. We were able to win first place!

We focused on completely addressing the needs and primary challenges that HITG faced, and decided to build an all-in-one web solution to manage their digital presence. With such a large team, I also found that communication was crucial in developing our approach.
> Research Assistant  UMD Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security May 2023 - May 2024
Tools: AWS Flask APIs Python React
I worked with AWS infrastructure and a Flask REST API backend to support development of a parallelized, scalable cloud platform for simulated testing of autonomous vehicles, increasing data collection efficiency by 10x.
> Tech Chair  Girls Who Code @ UMD Mar 2023 - Present
Tools: HTML CSS JavaScript p5.js Figma
As Tech Chair and the leader of the Tech Committee, I've spearheaded the development of a new chapter website for our 200+ members to support outreach efforts, primarily coordinating its design and implementation. I've also created material such as project code and general content for our workshop lessons, available to middle and high school aged girls.
> Instructor  Fairfax Collegiate Jul - Aug 2022
Tools: JavaScript jQuery HTML CSS
Taught 4th to 10th graders DSLR photography, web development, and test prep, designing a variety of fun lessons and activities in physical and digital formats. Saw an increase in PSAT scores for all students over two weeks, with an average of +22%. Created a sample final project game with jQuery for my web development students (GitHub).

ls my-projects/

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Terp2Table

React Firebase Bootstrap Git

Crowdsource efficiently-produced meals in your apartment complex

1st Place Best Sustainability Hack @ Technica 2023!

GitHub Devpost

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PlatePal

Node.js Express MongoDB Gemini AI EJS

Analyze the health and quality of your meals with just one picture

GitHub Live Site

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FIRST Robotics Scouting App

React Firebase APIs

Quickly record stats of other robotics teams during fast-paced competitions

Used by 100+ member team in a local competition with 30+ teams!

GitHub Live Site

 

git checkout my-hobby-work

photography | graphic design | writing

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