Get To Know Me

About Me

A Berkeley grad, lifelong learner, and problem-solver who found her way from restaurant kitchens to cloud infrastructure. She loves every bit of the journey.

Graduation

From smoke-filled kitchens to cloud-based systems, I thrive in fast-paced environments where complex problems meet creative solutions. With a background that spans restaurant leadership, technical support, software engineering, and mentoring aspiring coders, I bring a unique blend of hands-on grit, technical expertise, and a passion for continuous learning.

I'm driven by a love for problem-solving and cracking tough technical challenges while also helping teams grow through curiosity and collaboration. Armed with a Computer Science degree and STEM Education minor from UC Berkeley, I'm excited to connect, create, and contribute to projects and teams that value innovation and growth as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by! If you're inspired or just want to chat, let's connect. I'm always eager to collaborate and tackle new challenges!

Where I've Contributed

Professional Experience

A mix of support engineering, technical teaching, and leadership roles where I solved problems, improved systems, and helped people grow.

Senior Support Engineer

Sourcegraph • San Francisco, CA (Remote)

October 2025 – Present

  • Engineer and support large-scale Sourcegraph deployments, enabling developers to search, understand, and automate code across complex environments.
  • Deliver reliable, high-performance deployments across both cloud and on-premise architectures, with a focus on stability, scalability, and customer success.
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve the speed and consistency of deployment workflows.
CI/CD
Containerization
Distributed Systems

Senior Code Coach

The Coder School Berkeley • Berkeley, CA (Remote)

August 2019 – Present

  • Mentored 100+ students ages 8–18 in 1:1 sessions and group classes, building coding skills and confidence through tailored instruction.
  • Taught 5+ programming languages (Python, JavaScript/HTML, Lua) while adapting to diverse learning styles and maximizing engagement.
  • Guided students to secure first-place awards in local coding challenges and recognition in national competitions.
  • Spearheaded curriculum improvements and operational enhancements while mentoring newly onboarded coaches.
Scratch
Python
Java
JavaScript/HTML/CSS
Lua

Support Engineer 2

Atlassian • Sydney, Australia (Remote)

July 2023 – Aug 2025

  • Delivered technical support for Atlassian products, managing 5+ tickets daily and achieving a 3.6 average daily closure rate across diverse customer use cases.
  • Effectively resolved customer issues with SAML and SCIM integrations, user and group management, and security settings, achieving 90.4 NPS.
  • Utilized REST APIs to streamline workflows, reducing average handling time to 36 minutes per request.
  • Led 4+ synchronous and asynchronous team events, enhancing collaboration among colleagues across the US, Brazil, and Mexico.
REST APIs
SAML & SCIM
Jira & Confluence

Software Development Intern

Technology Enhanced Learning in Science • UC Berkeley, CA

October 2022 – May 2023

  • Selected by faculty to join a graduate-level course and research lab improving online learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with graduate candidates to analyze and label student response data for AI/NLP model training.
  • Contributed to feature improvements on the WISE (Web-based Inquiry Science Environment) platform.
  • Programmed in Java, HTML, and TypeScript using the Angular framework.
Tokenization
TypeScript
Angular

Food Service Supervisor

Good Smoke BBQ • Rochester, NY

April 2015 – June 2021

  • Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment, building knowledge of restaurant operations while maintaining high service standards.
  • Cross-trained in 5+ roles (server, catering, line cook), demonstrating flexibility and commitment to growth and excellence.
  • Directed onboarding for 30+ team members, ensuring alignment with service standards and organizational values.
  • Configured and maintained social media, networks, and POS systems across 3 locations, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency.
Restaurant Operations
Brand Management
Customer Satisfaction
Clover Systems

Where I've Grown

Education

The academic background and early leadership experiences that shaped how I approach problem-solving, teaching, and technical work.

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University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

August 2019 – May 2023

  • Minor in STEM Education through Cal Teach.
  • Combined technical coursework with teaching and communication-focused training.
Databases Artificial Intelligence Data Science
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Webster Schroeder High School

Diploma

August 2015 – May 2019

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
  • Co-founded and led the Computer Science League.
  • Served as captain of the Girls Varsity Swim Team.
AP Computer Science A AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Physics C AP Economics

What I Bring

Skills

A practical mix of engineering, systems thinking, and teaching-focused strengths shaped by support, infrastructure, and mentoring work.

Languages

Python Java JavaScript HTML/CSS Lua Swift SQL R Scratch/Snap!

Frameworks, Protocols & Systems

CI/CD SCIM SAML Cloud Deployments Docker-Compose Kubernetes REST APIs Git React Angular Pandas NumPy

Tools

GitHub Jira/JSM Confluence Google Workspace Microsoft Office Squarespace Slack Lightroom

Strengths

Technical Support Problem Solving Mentoring Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ready to work together?

Whether you need a tutor, a photographer, or a tech consultant, I'd love to hear what you're working on.