About

About me

  • City: Irvine, CA
  • Email: yiyangxue.xyy@gmail.com
  • Phone: (657) 246-7384

Welcome.

I’m Yiyang Xue, a junior Computer Science student at the University of California, Irvine. I focus on designing scalable software systems and automation architectures that translate stakeholder goals into structured, executable solutions.

I believe strong systems create clarity, efficiency, and impact — and I’m always interested in building solutions that align technology with real-world objectives.

Skills

Solutions: Requirement Decomposition, System Architecture Planning, User & Data Flows, Scalable Automation
Integration: RESTful APIs, Workflow Automation, Zapier, Mailchimp, Imgix, OAuth, SMTP, Hosting Configuration
Technical: C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Flask, Next.js, PostgreSQL

Interests

Sustainable Development

Social Impact

Gender Equity

Resume

My Resume

Overview

Yiyang(Selina) Xue

Technical solutions background in designing scalable system architectures and workflow automation across organizational platforms. Experienced in requirement discovery, solution design, and implementation aligned with operational efficiency and growth objectives.

  • Irvine, CA
  • (657) 246-7384
  • yiyangxue.xyy@gmail.com

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

University of California, Irvine, CA

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027

Work Experience

Technical Solutions Developer

Gaspare Foundation - Newport Beach, CA — (Hybrid) | Jan 2026 — Present

  • Translated stakeholder objectives into structured web architecture for a 22-page platform.
  • Led requirements discussions and executed end-to-end platform customization.
  • Managed hosting configuration to ensure reliable deployment and maintainability.
  • Delivered iterative updates aligned with evolving organizational priorities.

Solutions Architect

Our Clean Oceans - Newport Beach, CA — (Hybrid) | May 2025 — Present

  • Defined and led platform redesign aligned with membership growth objectives.
  • Designed automated onboarding workflows using Zapier and Mailchimp integrations.
  • Developed multi-level referral logic with milestone-based rewards and trigger-driven campaigns.
  • Centralized operational data into real-time dashboards, eliminating manual coordination.

Software Engineering Intern

Eurek AI - Shanghai, China (Remote) | Dec 2024 — Feb 2025

  • Contributed to full-stack system design, supporting scalable feature development across multiple layers.
  • Performed code audits to identify logic flaws, resolve high-impact runtime bugs, and drive targeted optimizations across core modules.
  • Integrated and validated RESTful APIs, ensuring reliable service interoperability and efficient data exchange.

Product Systems Developer

The Gaia Project - Nonprofit Initiative (Remote) | Jun 2024 — Present

  • Designed structured web platform to present program initiatives, event workflows, and partnership collaborations.
  • Implemented streamlined one-page navigation to improve content accessibility and user flow.
  • Launched feature updates and optimized site architecture to support SEO and scalability.

Software Engineering Volunteer

The Heart Center Inc - Nonprofit Initiative (Remote) | Mar 2024 — Jul 2024

  • Deepening enthusiasm in social impact and contributions to society.
  • Actively participated in regular project meetings to provide progress updates, collaborating with the development team to implement various features using Flutter.
  • Strengthening understanding of software architectures and development processes while collaborating with senior software developers and tech leads.
  • Utilizing Git & GitHub for version control and open-source development, alongside coordination tools such as Slack and Notion to optimize project workflow.

Project Experience

FinAID

AI Finance Advisor (Aug 2024)

  • Integrated the trained AI-powered backend with Flask and Next.js, facilitating seamless communication between the AI model and the user interface for real-time financial analysis.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement dynamic user interfaces using Next.js, enhancing user interaction and experience.

Pomodoro Pulse

Advanced Productivity App (Jul 2024)

  • Implemented PostgreSQL for safety data manipulation, allowing users to access and visualize their productivity statistics and histories efficiently.
  • Integrated OAuth with Flask-Login to ensure secure user authentication and protect sensitive information.
  • Developed the Pomodoro timer with JavaScript, featuring dynamic background changes, sound cues for session transitions, and interactive particle effects using particles.js for a more engaging user experience.
  • Employed SMTP for automated email communications, enhancing customer support with timely notifications and responses.

YY StockTrend

Real-Time Stock Monitoring & Analysis (Mar 2024)

  • Provided daily updates on market trends and timely news articles using Alpha Vantage API and News API.
  • Delivered in-depth company insights and developed an intuitive interface for streamlined stock searches.

Movie Journaling App

Efficient Media Data Management (Nov 2023)

  • Utilized OMDb API for automated retrieval of movie poster images and release years.
  • Leveraged PostgreSQL database for efficient storage, updating, and deletion of user data.
  • Implemented flexible organization with sort options to arrange entries by rating or recency.

Portfolio

My Works

  • All
  • Web
  • App
  • Research
Gaspare Foundation Official Website
Solution Implementation & Delivery
Our Clean Oceans Official Website
Solution Implementation & Delivery
FinAID
Flask, Next.js
TGP Official Website
Fullstack
Pomodoro Pulse
Flask, OAuth, PostgreSQL, SMTP
YY StockTrend
Node.js, API integration
Movie Journal App
PostgreSQL, Node.js, API integration
Cocktail Connoisseur
Node.js, API integration
Personal Journal App
Node.js, HTTP requests
Simon's Sequence
JavaScript
Tindog
Bootstrap

Contact

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Time Zone

Pacific Time Zone

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+1 657 246 7384