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Isabella Valentino

@isabellavalentino

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Mission-driven software engineer building production-ready full-stack apps with applied AI/ML.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven team where I can build full-stack and mobile products, apply AI/ML responsibly, and own features end to end—shipping with clean architecture, great UX, and strong Agile collaboration.

I’m a mission-driven software engineer focused on full-stack development and applied AI/ML, with production experience building mobile and web applications that prioritize clean architecture and usability.

As Lead Software Engineer at Beeline (Oct 2025–Present), I’ve built and maintained a full-stack mobile app with React Native (Expo), Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma—deployed via Render. I implemented Firebase authentication and integrated iNaturalist and PlantNet APIs to enable real-time plant identification and data enrichment.

I designed a custom “smart layer” that classifies pollinator-friendly plants using API data and internal logic, and I engineered interactive map-based discovery features. I also led UX improvements through onboarding enhancements and user testing, collaborating in Agile through GitHub.

Previously at Poliscope (May 2025–July 2025), I developed a Flask web app using TextBlob to analyze political sentiment and media bias, including real-time sentiment scoring and visualization. Before my software-focused roles, I served in the U.S. Navy, bringing discipline, ownership, and problem-solving to high-stakes environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Software Engineer

Current

Beeline

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Built and maintained a production full-stack pollinator mobile app with React Native (Expo), Node.js/Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma, integrating Firebase authentication and iNaturalist/PlantNet APIs for real-time plant identification. Designed a smart classification layer and map-based discovery UX, improving onboarding through user testing and Agile GitHub collaboration.

React Native Express PostgreSQL Prisma Firebase Authentication REST APIs API Integration Software Architecture Git Github

Lead Software Engineer

Poliscope

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Developed a Flask-based news sentiment web app using TextBlob to deliver real-time scoring and bias-tilt visualization across sources. Designed a minimalist Figma-aligned UI and ran Think Aloud usability testing to improve performance, accessibility, and clarity.

Python Flask Real Time Sentiment Scoring Data Visualization UX UI Design Figma Usability Testing Accessibility Git

NMCI Intern

U.S. Navy

Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year)

Troubleshot 300+ enterprise systems and migrated 50,000+ user accounts to Flank Speed cloud environments. Built hands-on experience in networking, system administration, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

FlankSpeed System Troubleshooting Cloud Migration Networking System Administration Documentation

Master-at-Arms

U.S. Navy

Nov 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years)

Provided security, emergency response, and operational support in high-stakes environments, protecting high-value assets and supporting presidential-level events. Led investigations and reports under UCMJ standards, demonstrating disciplined accountability and attention to detail.

Security Operations Emergency Response Asset Protection Operational Support Risk Management UCMJ Investigations Compliance Reporting Team Leadership