Stephen Shin- |-| Spanaway, WA 98387
Professional Summary
Self-taught Programmer making a transition from Economics into Software Engineering, driven by a genuine passion for coding,
problem-solving, continuous learning, and software development. While proficient in Java, TypeScript, and Python, I am eager for an
opportunity to further explore frameworks, optimal development processes, and additional programming languages.
Projects
Portfolio Website
• Customized website design and code to showcase portfolio projects and reflect personal branding.
Event Planning Web App
SEPTEMBER 2023 – DECEMBER 2023
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Developed and hosted a scalable web application on AWS and Netlify, using a React frontend and a Django backend.
Employed Typescript, HTML, and CSS to craft an aesthetic frontend interface, while developing a Python-powered backend
connected to a Postgres database.
• Leveraged the power of web APIs to utilize client-server architectures.
• Effectively communicate complex technological concepts to both technical and non-technical peers, fostering crossfunctional collaboration
AI Poker Program
JANUARY 2024 – MARCH 2024, Seattle
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Produced an AI-powered poker program with React and Django, allowing users to play while having the option to utilize
Artificial Intelligence.
Designed a user-friendly interface through careful planning on Figma, Postman, and other planning tools, while enabling a
complex incorporation of OpenAI to enable immersive gameplay experiences.
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, R, SQL, HTML, CSS
Technical/Programmatic: Tableau, Code Documentation, GitHub, Django, React, Excel, Figma, Postman, Debugging, REST API, AWS
Soft: Passionate, Communicative, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Collaborative
Education
University of Washington / Bachelor of Science, Economics [GPA: 3.57]
SEPTEMBER 2019 – JUNE 2023, Seattle
Relevant Courses:
• Computer Programming, I & II [Java], Intermediate Data Programming [Python], Introduction to Database Systems [SQLite],
Statistical Computing [R], Introduction to Information Technologies [HTML & CSS]
Work Experience
Data Annotation (AI Training Specialist)
10/2023 – Present
Remote
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Trained AI models by annotating over 1,000 data samples, resulting in a 20% increase in model accuracy
Completed multiple projects leveraging Python, Pandas, and other analytical tools to analyze and visualize large datasets
Pacific Family Dentistry (Dental Assistant/Receptionist)
8/2023 - Present
Parkland, WA
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Assisted dentist and fostered a collaborative environment with other assistants to navigate a dynamic schedule
Processed payments and patient information into the company database