Resume
Kaila Aquino's ResumeEducation
Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceCalifornia 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