EDUCATION
New York University (NYU), New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Minors in Business Media Entertainment and Technology
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.34/4.00
TECHNICAL/PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Portfolio Website - Self-ProjectSeptember 2024 - October 2024
- Designed and developed a professional portfolio using Nuxt.js, showcasing a diverse skill set across front-end and back-end technologies.
- Utilized a component-based architecture for scalability and maintainability, tailored to provide a seamless user experience with dedicated sections for projects, resume, and contact information.
- Built with responsive design principles to ensure compatibility across devices, particularly iPhones and other mobile platforms.
- Deployed the site on Vercel for fast, reliable hosting, optimized for global distribution and zero-downtime updates.
- Website link: www.joshua-guillen.com
Sporacle - Self-ProjectJanuary 2024 - June 2024
- Full-stack development using JavaScript, Node.js, Express, and Spotify’s API to provide users with personalized astrological readings based on their Spotify listening habits.
- Implemented OAuth authentication and real-time data processing with Spotify’s API.
- Deployed the application on Heroku, configured custom domains, and ensured HTTPS security compliance to provide a seamless user experience.
- GitHub: https://github.com/jojo66089/Sporacle
- WebApp: http://www.mysporacle.com/
WORK EXPERIENCE
Starbucks (Barista)June 2024 - Present
Barista and espresso bar certified (Green Passport).Social Media Manager - Our Roots (Short-Film), NYU, New York, NYOctober 2021 - May 2022
Engineered a social media strategy that skyrocketed user engagement by 50%, leveraging analytics tools to track performance and guide marketing decisions.
Data Science Club, NYUSeptember 2023 - Present
Cultivated a vibrant community of data science enthusiasts, driving increased participation through organizing speaking engagements and competitive coding events.
HackNYU ParticipantNovember 2023
Excelled in a 48-hour hackathon, developing a solution to address a global health challenge which was recognized in the top 10% of entries.
Hello Deli (Line Cook)May 2023 - August 2023
Prepared a wide array of sandwiches, soups, and breakfast items from scratch.Panda Express (Cashier)June 2023 - August 2023
Cashiered food items to customers in a fast-paced environment.Flying Star Café (Sauté Cook)May 2021 - August 2021
Prepared breakfast items, sauces, entrée sides, from scratch in a fast-paced environment.McDonald’s (Crew Trainer/Crew Member)May 2017 - January 2021
Cashiered fast food items, counted the safe, took monthly inventory, and got ServeSafe certified.TECHNICAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Languages: Java, Python, C/C++, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, MongoDBDatabases: Neo4jTools & Frameworks: Git, XGBoost, Data Analysis, Machine LearningSystems: Linux x86, WindowsSpoken Languages: Spanish (fluent), English (fluent), French (intermediate)