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Elizabeth Pao

@elizabethpao

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Aspiring fullstack software engineer with a passion for innovative solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my technical skills.

I am a dedicated fullstack software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science, currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Pennsylvania State University. My internship experience at Universal Health Services allowed me to design and optimize scalable backend services, developing a secure enterprise application that serves over 10,000 users. This role honed my skills in .NET and SQL, while also enhancing my ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to my internship, I have engaged in impactful research at Penn State, where I designed a smart traffic light system using IoT technologies, successfully reducing simulated traffic congestion by 35%. My technical projects, including an E-Commerce Recommendation Tool and a Computer Vision application, showcase my proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, including React, Node.js, and Python. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and continuously seek opportunities to grow and innovate.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IoT Researcher

Pennsylvania State University

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and implemented a smart, data-driven traffic light system to optimize traffic flow via Raspberry Pi, Python (Pandas, Numpy), and IoT technologies, reducing simulated traffic congestion by 35%. Led a successful funding initiative by developing a technical proposal and project roadmap with LaTeX.

Raspberry Pi Python Pandas NumPy IoT LaTeX Data Driven

Fullstack Software Engineer Intern

Universal Health Services

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Designed and optimized scalable SQL Server backend services with strict user authentication for an F500 company. Developed a secure, full-stack enterprise application using .NET (C#) and MS SQL to manage and protect sensitive healthcare facility data for 10,000+ users across hospitals and clinics. Built frontend with jQuery, JavaScript, and Bootstrap for dynamic data access and workflow management

SQL Server .NET C jQuery JavaScript Bootstrap Full Stack Authentication Healthcare Data Management

Autonomous Systems Programmer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jun 2022 - Jun 2022 (0 months)

Led development of an autonomous ground vehicle using MATLAB, Python, and sensors to navigate a maze. Collaborated on a multi-agent system with an aerial drone for a simulated fire rescue mission; team won first place.

Matlab Python Robotics Drone Technology Maze

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Pursuing a comprehensive curriculum in computer science, covering core principles of programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development. Gaining practical experience through various projects and coursework.