Monique Tran

STUDENT AND DEVELOPER

University of Texas at Austin

ABOUT

Hi there! I am a student currently pursuing a Computer Science major. I am comfortable coding in Python, C, Java, HTML, and CSS. Outside of classes, I'm researching malware detection efficiency varying feature selection and split rates using SVMs. I've also participated in a Women in Computer Science Hackathon and presented my project to a panel of judges!

I'm part of the Vietnamese Student Association here on campus where I volunteer for seasonal festivals with our local community, and also part of the Natural Sciences Council, an organization that seeks to be the liason between students in natural sciences majors and the dean of our college.

In my free time, I play four instruments (bass, guitar, piano, violin), bake Target box mix recipes, and garden!

PROJECTS

DietRiot
WiCS Hacks 2023 General Project Submission
Co-developer

- Developed Flask backend API with PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy and configured React frontend Axios calls
- Implemented search, sort, filtering, and pagination of Spoonacular API data in Flask backend
- Refined frontend model/instance pages using React, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS
- Created RDS database with backend server hosted on GCP and deployed project to Amplify

Personal Website
SWE in-class project
Developer

- Designed interactive website with HTML/CSS, featuring hyperlinks to projects, repositories, and contact info.
- Prioritized usability, ensuring intuitive interface and seamless navigation for enhanced user experience
- Employed thoughtful design choices for an appealing and engaging visual presentation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Peer Academic Mentor
Peer Advisor
June 2023 - August 2023

- Collaborated with Academic Advising to create an inclusive environment for open discussions about course rigor, prerequisites, and effective strategies for balancing academic workloads
- Initiated innovative outreach methods that led to enhanced program visibility and increased engagement

Hotaru Sushi & Hibachi
Shift Lead/Server
June 2022 - August 2022

- Led orientation for new employees in serving, hosting, bussing, and running meals
- Created welcoming environment by establishing rapport with customers
- Developed exceptional team building skills by resolving interpersonal tensions with colleagues

Artea
Barista
June 2021 - August 2021

- Trained new hires on expediting orders, serving etiquette, and beverage preparation
- Proficient in solving customer issues and providing excellent service
- Excelled and adapted as needed in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment