BA Computer & Information Sciences @ Florida International University (Class of 2027)
Interested in AI/ML, Full-Stack Development, and Human-Centered Software

LinkedIn • GitHub • Email • Portfolio

I’m a Computer and Information Sciences student at Florida International University, graduating in April 2027, who thrives at the intersection of design, development, and data.

I enjoy building AI-powered and data-driven applications that are not only technically robust but also intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging.

Right now, I’m working across the stack with Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and data tooling to build web apps, ML-powered systems, and interactive dashboards.

I’m especially interested in roles and opportunities in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and software engineering where I can lead projects, collaborate in teams, and ship real-world impact.

Sprinternship Full-Stack Instructor March 2026 - Present · Part-time

• Selected as one of 10 facilitators for the Intro to Web Development track in the Break Through Tech Sprinternship program at FIU Tech Internships, teaching a cohort of 25–30 students in biweekly 10-hour sessions over a 7-week intensive.
• Instruct and mentor students in full-stack web development fundamentals, providing hands-on guidance, debugging support, and project feedback to strengthen both technical proficiency and collaboration skills.
• Facilitate an inclusive, engaging learning environment where students build practical coding experience and complete portfolio-ready projects that prepare them for competitive Sprinternship opportunities with industry partners.

Learning Assistant (LA) January 2026 - Present · Part-time

• Facilitate active learning sessions in a hybrid Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (CEN 3721) course, reinforcing core UX/UI principles, usability testing, and interaction design concepts.
• Mentor a class of 60 students through office hours and email support, guiding them in applying HCI methodologies such as task analysis, low- and high-fidelity prototyping, and user evaluation.
• Provide detailed feedback on wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user research reports to strengthen students’ design thinking, accessibility awareness, and problem-solving skills.

Student Mentor January 2026 - Present

• Mentor and guide students exploring careers in tech through weekly workshops, skill-building sessions, and community events as part of INIT FIU’s Uplift peer mentorship program.
• Collaborate with fellow mentors to create an inclusive, supportive environment that empowers women and other underrepresented groups to pursue opportunities in computing and the broader tech industry.
• Help mentees set goals, build confidence, and navigate internships, technical programs, and campus resources to make industry careers more accessible and achievable.

Project Lead – WiCS FIU
October 2025 – Present

• Leading a sustainability-focused software project bringing green computing practices to campus.
• Coordinating a cross-functional student team, defining technical scope, and aligning milestones with WiCS and Green Campus Initiative goals.
• Applying software engineering best practices and usability principles to build maintainable, student-facing tools.

Marketing Director
September 2025 – Present

• Drive digital content strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, and the chapter website, increasing engagement by over 70%.
• Plan and run campaigns for 10+ events, from branding through post-event analytics, recruiting 80+ participants per event.
• Mentor junior team members in content, branding, and platform analytics using tools like Notion and Monday.com.

AI/ML Research Intern
May 2025 – Aug 2025

• Developed a supervised learning model to predict startup success using a dataset of 1,000+ startups.
• Performed data cleaning, feature engineering, and trained a Random Forest regression model with 5-fold cross-validation (R² ≈ 0.68).
• Presented the full ML pipeline, methodology, and results at the AI4ALL Ignite Virtual Symposium.

Open-Source Contributor
2025

• Contributed to UI/UX improvements in Kestra’s open-source workflow orchestration platform.
• Worked in a 3-person team using Docker, Gradle, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver front-end fixes and enhancements.

• Built an end-to-end data pipeline and interactive visualization system for water quality monitoring using Python, Flask, MongoDB, Streamlit, and Plotly.
• Completed additional full-stack and ML projects showcased on my portfolio.

AI-powered, personalized chatbot built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB supporting real-time chat, image uploads, and persistent storage.

Features:

• Google Gemini API integration for conversational AI responses.
• Clerk authentication for secure user management.
• Image upload and recognition workflows with persistent user history.

A Pinterest-style music discovery platform developed with a 10-person team, inspired by playlist discovery and social sharing.

Features:

• Backend built with Node.js and Express.
• MongoDB schema design for users, playlists, and saved tracks.
• Integrated iTunes Search API and Spotify authentication for music discovery and playback.

Languages

Frameworks & Libraries

Tools & Platforms

• Break Through Tech - Student Program Assistant
• INIT FIU – Member
• WiCS FIU – Project Lead
• FIU Tech Talent Academy – Student
• Her Campus FIU – Marketing Director

• Portfolio: https://shirinadan.github.io/my-portfolio/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirinadan/
• GitHub: https://github.com/shirinadan
• Discord: shirinadan
• Email: slnu006@fiu.edu