My Profile

And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." - Steve Jobs
Hi, I am Sara, and this is my passion!

This site reflects a little of what my life is about. I am a Computer Science student aspiring to be a Software Engineer. Similar to other Computer Science students, I have experience with Java, Scala, C, Python, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, HTML, CSS…if you’re interested, download my resume to see the rest of my skills.

Needless to say, as you see some of my work, you will find that I not only thoroughly enjoy programming, but in addition I love to apply my passion for UI and UX to create visually appealing graphics and interfaces.

Perhaps unlike other Computer Science students, I am highly involved in my community where together we work towards one goal: equal and just rights for the immigrant community. Fortunately, I am able to combine both of my worlds and work in what I love for what I love.

It is my desire to continue doing so in any project, freelance opportunity, or work I pursue, as greatness comes in helping others.

Thank you for visiting my site, and I hope you enjoy what you see.

Sara
My Skills
  • Front-End Developer
  • Back-End Developer
  • Website Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Mobile Development
  • Mac, Linux, and Windows Operating Systems
  • English, Portuguese, Spanish

My Education

  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE–Software Enginnering

    Related Courses Taken:
    Software Engineering: Synthesis & Developments (CMPSCI 520)
    Information Systems (CMPSCI 445)
    Operating Systems (CMPSCI 377)
    Web Programming (CMPSCI 326)
    Usability (CMPSCI 325)
    Introductory Algorithms (CMPSCI 311)
    Social Issues in Computing (CMPSCI 305)
    Introductory Computation (CMPSCI 250)
    Reasoning Under Uncertainty (CMPSCI 240)
    Computer Systems Principles (CMPSCI 230)
    Programming Methodology (CMPSCI 220)
    Data Structures (CMPSCI 187)
    Game Theory Honors Seminar (CMPSCI 391A)
    Introductory UNIX (CMPSCI 197U)

  • MassBayCommunity College

    ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES–Mathematics

    Related Courses Taken:
    Practical Python Programming (CS 270)
    Software Engineering (CS 225)
    Programming II (CS 200)
    Programming I (CS120)
    Introductory Computer Science (CS 110)
    Introductory Linear Algebra (MA 210)
    Calculus 3 (MA 202)
    Calculus 2 (MA 201)
    Calculus 1 (MA 200)
    Introductory Statistics (MA 105)

 

My Experiences

  • Web Developer and Graphic Designer

    Brazilian Women's Group

    Implement and maintain website designed to promote political and cultural awareness, and contribute to the development of the Brazilian community. Create and distribute newsletters to various email lists. Create, manage, and moderate membership database and staff accounts.

  • Web Developer and Graphic Designer

    Brazilian Independence Day Festival in Boston

    Implement and maintain website designed to organize and promote event in celebration of the Brazilian community in Boston. Design flyers, posters, and advertisement booklet for print, web, and corresponding media. Manage social media for promotional and outreach purposes.

  • Web Developer and Graphic Designer

    Vida Verde Women’s Cooperative

    Implement and maintain website designed to support Brazilian housecleaners in their professions while promoting healthy and environmentally friendly methods. Design brochures, flyers, and posters for web and print. Create, manage, and moderate members’ accounts.

  • Recruiting and Outreach Committee Student Ambassador

    University of Massachusetts Amherst

    Represent the School of Computer Science in events targeted to recruit new students. Schedule and host visits for prospective students and their families. Work collaboratively and independently on materials used to represent School resources.

  • Website Content Editor

    MIT Museum

    Implement redesigned layout for website with emphasis on user experience. Maintain website collaboratively with team members. Contribute to social media outreach.

 

My Projects

  • Kord.io

    Front-End Developer

    Contributed in the creation and development of a web application capable of real-time collaboration where users can draw, chat, and share resources.

    View project on Github.

  • Event Management System

    Java Developer

    Collaborated with peers in the development of software designed to facilitate the management of events for organizers of professional meetings.

    View project on Github.

  • Medical Administration Record

    Java Developer

    Contributed with peers in the continued development of software designed to simulate and evaluate medical scenarios encountered by nursing students.

    View project on Github.

 
 

"A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for. Sail out to sea and do new things."

- Grace Hopper

Cambridge, MA
 sa.dasilva@hotmail.com
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