Selina(Yiyang) Xue

Associate of Computer Science

Fall 2022 - Present

Citrus College, Azusa, CA

• GPA: 4.0
• Expected Transfer Date: Fall 2025

Website Development for THE GAIA PROJECT

Empowering and Connecting Women Leaders Worldwide (Jun 2024 — Present)

• Serving as the sole web developer, collaborating closely with founders to deliver a website that promotes gender equity and supports female entrepreneurs globally by providing resources, creating collaborative spaces, and amplifying female presence in business.
• Utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Node.js to construct a responsive and engaging platform tailored to the strategic goals of the organization.
• Engaging in regular strategy meetings with co-founders to ensure project alignment with organizational goals and effective translation of vision into a functional digital experience.
• Enhancing professional skills in stakeholder communication, delivering tailored digital solutions that meet specific project requirements and expectations.

Software Development for THE HEART CENTER INC

Transformative Meditation App for Incarcerated Individuals (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.

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.

Cocktail Recipe Generator

Interactive Recipe Discovery (Oct 2023)

• Developed search functionalities for discovering cocktails by name, ingredient, or through random generation.
• Optimized user experience with vibrant visuals, precise instructions, and detailed ingredient info using TheCocktailDB API.