Hi, I'm Kirsten Sotelo
Computer Science Student
I'm an aspiring software engineer working toward becoming a full-stack software developer.
About Me
General Info
Experience
My professional journey
UX/UI Designer Intern
Riipen
February 2025 - Present- Leading a website redesign to ensure user experience and brand consistency, ensuring a more engaging and professional online presence.
- Conducted usability analysis, identified pain points, and proposed UX/UI improvements.
- Communicated technical recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Co-op
Toronto Metropolitan University
September 2022 - Present- CGPA: 3.67
- Related Coursework: Artificial Intelligence 1, Computer Organization 1 & 2, Computer Science 1 & 2, Computer Security, Data Science, Data Structures, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Web Systems Development.
- In Progress: Algorithms, Web Applications, Database Systems 2, Computer Networks, Comparative Programming Languages
Production Associate
Creation Technologies, Markham, ON
July 2022 - Aug 2024- Completed complex tasks, such as mechanical assemblies, and testing the functionality of various products, while adhering to the customer's deadlines, following assembly documents and procedures.
- Developed strong teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with diverse manufacturing team members to receive cross-training across multiple areas.
- Assisted engineers in optimizing production efficiency and improving assembly processes, contributing to a 10% reduction in assembly time over two months.
My Projects
Personal, school, and work projects
Engineering Efficiency Tools
Developed various programs to improve engineering efficiency and streamline workflows at Creation Technologies, Markham, ON.
Skills Used: Python, Pandas, Reportlab.
QuickGPT
QuickGPT is a lightweight and customizable ChatGPT-powered assistant that lives in your browser as a floating widget and right-click menu. Designed for productivity and clarity, it lets you get instant AI help on any webpage—without breaking your flow.
Tools Used: JavaScript, ChatGPT API, HTML/CSS.
Spotify Top Tracks and Artists Website
Developed a Flask-based web application that utilized Spotify's web API for developers.
Tools Used: Python, Flask, Spotify API, JavaScript, HTML/CSS,
Online Retail Banking System
Developed and designed along with peers, an online retail banking system with a database using SQL, and a functional UI and GUI utilizing Bash and JavaFX.
Tools Used: SQL, Bash, JavaFX.
Weather App
A simple weather application built with React.js that fetches real-time weather data using the OpenWeatherMap API.
Tools Used: React.js, CSS, OpenWeatherMap API, JavaScript Fetch API
Consider It Energy Website
A complete website revamp of the existing website, presenting the business more effectively by offering a structured, visually appealing, and interactive experience
Tools Used: JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
Technical Skills
Knowledgeable Concepts
Programming Paradigms
Object-Oriented Programming (Java, Python)
Functional Programming (Lisp, Prolog, Elixir)
Operating Systems
Processes and Threads
Memory management (Paging, Segmentation, Virtual Memory)
File Systems (File Organization and Access)
Concurrency and Deadlocks (File Organization and Access)
Databases
Relational Databases (SQL, Normalization)
NoSQL Databases (MongoDB in progress)
Database Design (ER Diagrams, Relationships)
Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics (Sets, Logic, Graph Theory)
Linear Algebra (Matrics, Vector Spaces)
Probability and Statistics
Cybersecurity
Cryptography (Symmetrics and Asymmetric Encryption, Hash Functions)
Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, Secure Sockets)
Web Development
Frontend Basics (HTML, CSS JavaScript, React.js)
Backend Basics (Flask, Node.js)