Resume

Kaila Aquino's Resume

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University
Graduation: December 2025

Relevant Experience and Projects

AI Text Summarizer

Technologies: Node.js, Replit, Postman, Hugging Face Inference API, Postman Academy

Timeline: September 2024 - Present

  • Developing a web application that allows users to summarize large texts automatically, enhancing productivity through AI.
  • Integrating the Hugging Face Inference API with Postman to implement text summarizing based on user inputs.

BlendsByRyan

Technologies: Next.js, Vercel

Location: Remote

Timeline: August 2024 - Present

  • Developing a web application for a barber, enabling users to schedule barber services and manage appointments.
  • Designing a mid-fidelity Figma prototype to outline user flows, focusing on user experience and business impact.
  • Collaborating with client to finalize project specifications.

PricePlate

Technologies: Next.js, Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Vercel

Location: Cal Poly

Timeline: April 2024 – June 2024

  • Developed a full-stack web application for users to track meal expenses and maintain an inventory log, enhancing user control over meal planning and budgeting.
  • Deployed the application on Vercel, leveraging continuous deployment to ensure seamless updates.
  • Collaborated within a team of 5, utilizing GitHub for version control and comprehensive code reviews.
  • Designed a prototype in Figma, focusing on user experience for intuitive navigation.

QuickBite

Technologies: Figma

Event: UXFest SLO @ Cal Poly

Timeline: January 2024

  • Designed a mobile app prototype offering quick meal recipes tailored to college students’ dietary needs and schedule for a prototyping competition.
  • Conducted user research to identify users’ pain points in meal preparation, refining the app’s features.
  • Integrated a meal planner, grocery list, and AI chatbot for personalized recipe recommendations based on user inputs.
  • Refined final prototype based on user testing feedback and guidance from industry mentors to improve usability.

Campus Involvement

Events & Experience Officer

Organization: UXFest SLO

Location: Cal Poly

Timeline: September 2023 - January 2024

  • Led logistics planning for a 2-weekend event, coordinating schedules, meals, and activities to ensure smooth execution.
  • Enhanced participant experience through well-structured events, fostering teamwork and creativity.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C, Java, RISC-V

Frameworks: React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB

Developer Tools: VS Code, PyCharm, IntelliJ

Certifications: Postman API Fundamentals (September 2024)

Coursework: Intro to Software Engineering, Databases, Intro to Graphic Communications, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Intro to Security, Systems Programming, Programming Languages