things i've built that im
proud of.
AI-powered alcohol safety tracker with real-time voice assistant. Built at WingHacks — awarded Best Use of DigitalOcean.
Recipe app for quick meals in under 20 minutes. Save and share recipes, filter by dietary needs, and generate shopping lists.
Silent Witness is a Stealth personal-safety app hidden behind a fully functional calculator UI. Monitors ambient audio for distress signals and silently triggers GPS capture + emergency audio recording, alerting contacts in real time via TextBelt.
[ EDUCATION ]
B.S Computer Science · Digital Arts & Science Minor
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering · 2024 — 2028
Interests: software engineering, mobile/web app development, full stack development, ui/ux design
Involvement: ColorStack, The Agency, CS Kickoff, Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers, Asian American Student Union.
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[ EXPERIENCE ]
Sponsors of Educational Opportunity
Intensive tech immersion focused on software engineering, project development, and technical interview concepts.
The Agency · The University of Florida
Built and optimized websites for Fortune 500 and local companies across 6 departments. Translated Figma wireframes into production sites, contributing 1000+ lines of code.
CS Kickstart · The University of Florida
Led a team of 4 to fully revamp the CS Kickstart website, integrating a backend admin feature and improving usability and student engagement.
Hi, I'm Kayla. What excites me most about computer science is the ability to create. I enjoy transforming ideas into meaningful projects, combining problem-solving with creativity to build experiences that people can actually use and benefit from. While I'm especially drawn to the creative side of development, I'm always eager to explore new technologies, learn new skills, and challenge myself through unfamiliar projects. For me, the most rewarding part of building technology is knowing it serves a purpose and has the potential to make a positive impact, no matter how big or small.
In my downtime, you'll find me hanging out with friends, binge-watching shows, or deep in a playlist. I also love taking on digital design, marketing, and video editing projects — creativity doesn't really have an off switch for me.
Based in Orlando, FL · Open to relocation · Graduating 2028