About Me.
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I’m Claudia Cassandra — a computer science student, psychology graduate, and aspiring software engineer.
I care deeply about building across languages, cultures, and communities. To me, computer science is the closest thing we have to a universal language – and that borderless potential is what drew me to tech.
Tech & Design
1. Autonomous Systems
Developing algorithms and software infrastructure for intelligent machines. From processing spatial sensor data to building real-time tracking pipelines, I write the core logic that makes automation possible.
2. Fullstack Engineering
Building robust, scalable digital tools from scratch. I develop fast, clean, and reliable web architectures using modern frameworks, ensuring that complex backend data seamlessly connects to the frontend.
3. Interface Design
Crafting elegant, intuitive, and responsive interfaces that prioritize human usability. I combine user psychology with digital design systems to turn complex technical workflows into flawless interactive screens.
4. Interactive Asset Pipelines
Designing cohesive visual elements, digital styling, and custom pixel art animations. I bridge the gap between technical execution and visual aesthetics, ensuring software looks as exceptional as it performs.
Tech & Design
1. Autonomous Systems
Developing algorithms and software infrastructure for intelligent machines. From processing spatial sensor data to building real-time tracking pipelines, I write the core logic that makes automation possible.
2. Fullstack Engineering
Building robust, scalable digital tools from scratch. I develop fast, clean, and reliable web architectures using modern frameworks, ensuring that complex backend data seamlessly connects to the frontend.
3. Interface Design
Crafting elegant, intuitive, and responsive interfaces that prioritize human usability. I combine user psychology with digital design systems to turn complex technical workflows into flawless interactive screens.
4. Interactive Asset Pipelines
Designing cohesive visual elements, digital styling, and custom pixel art animations. I bridge the gap between technical execution and visual aesthetics, ensuring software looks as exceptional as it performs.
Software Stack
Framer
No-code web design.
Framer
No-code web design.
Figma
General Design Tool
Figma
General Design Tool
Photoshop
Image editing
Photoshop
Image editing
Illustrator
Graphic design
Illustrator
Graphic design
Javascript
Front end development
Javascript
Front end development
C++
Systems programming
C++
Scripting & automation
Python
Web page structure
Python
Development environment
HTML
Command-line workflows
HTML
Systems programming
Linux
Scripting & automation
Linux
Web page structure
Terminal
Development environment
Terminal
Command-line workflows
Experience
Student Academic Assistant
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jul 2026 - present
Student Academic Assistant
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jul 2026 - present
TexPREP Mentor
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jun 2026 - Jul 2026
✯ Guided and mentored 48+ students (ages 11–14) through intensive engineering challenges, fostering structural thinking and STEM readiness. ✯ Directed hands-on builds achieving record-breaking metrics, including a craft-stick tower sustaining 120 lbs of pressure and a pressurized bottle rocket achieving a 157 ft flight (the highest recorded peak in TexPREP history).
TexPREP Mentor
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jun 2026 - Jul 2026
✯ Guided and mentored 48+ students (ages 11–14) through intensive engineering challenges, fostering structural thinking and STEM readiness. ✯ Directed hands-on builds achieving record-breaking metrics, including a craft-stick tower sustaining 120 lbs of pressure and a pressurized bottle rocket achieving a 157 ft flight (the highest recorded peak in TexPREP history).
Camp Discovery STEM 2026 - Robotics Assistant
Region One Education Service Center
May 2026
✯ Assisting students in coding, debugging, and engineering paths for a VEX robot. ✯ Mentored +60 students, promoting engineering thinking, problem-solving, apply logic and simplified math, as well as troubleshooting the robot's hardware.
Camp Discovery STEM 2026 - Robotics Assistant
Region One Education Service Center
May 2026
✯ Assisting students in coding, debugging, and engineering paths for a VEX robot. ✯ Mentored +60 students, promoting engineering thinking, problem-solving, apply logic and simplified math, as well as troubleshooting the robot's hardware.
IT Assistant
Transportes Veloz
Jan 2025 - present
✯ Maintain and organize digital databases, ensuring high levels of data accuracy and accessibility. ✯ Streamline office operations by maintaining digital workflows and troubleshooting equipment connectivity. ✯ Manage data backup and security protocols to ensure business continuity and information integrity.
IT Assistant
Transportes Veloz
Jan 2025 - present
✯ Maintain and organize digital databases, ensuring high levels of data accuracy and accessibility. ✯ Streamline office operations by maintaining digital workflows and troubleshooting equipment connectivity. ✯ Manage data backup and security protocols to ensure business continuity and information integrity.
Years of experience
1+
Languages
3
Projects completed
2+
Tech Tools
36+
Achievements
2028
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
B.S. Computer Science
2023
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
B.S. Psychology
2019
Jubilee Brownsville
High School Diploma