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estefania._
Software engineer building systems, web applications,
contributing to open source, and exploring machine learning
and AI. From conventional programming to agentic coding,
from full-stack web apps to low-level C++,
I like understanding how things work under the hood.
// about
> Estefania Sanchez is a software engineer based in Sarasota, FL. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing Technology and Software Development from Valencia College. She also studied music composition at State College of Florida.
> Outside of code, she's passionate about painting, music, and soccer.
> Explore the technologies she's worked with in this section.
> languages_ [+]
> frameworks + tools_ [+]
> databases_ [+]
> ml + ai_ [+]
> agentic coding_ [+]
> cloud + infra_ [+]
// projects
> ladybird-browser
Open-source contributor to Ladybird, a web browser building a modern engine from scratch. Implemented web API features (Badging API, Clear-Site-Data, Battery Status API), fixed browser engine bugs affecting CSP compliance, and contributed specification improvements to the WHATWG standards body. Navigated a 100,000+ line C++ codebase.
> avored-rust-cms
Open-source contributor to AvoRed, a headless CMS built in Rust. Implemented a full-stack locale settings feature, developed backend APIs using Rust and gRPC, built type-safe frontend components with React and TypeScript, and designed database schema migrations with SurrealDB.
> lottery-analyzer
A web application for analyzing lottery data and patterns. Built as a full-stack project exploring data processing and visualization.
> this-portfolio
The site you're looking at. Brutalist design, minimal JavaScript, built with Astro and Tailwind CSS, deployed on Cloudflare Pages.
// experience
> Programmer Analyst @ New College of Florida
06/2023 — present
Building and upgrading web-based applications, working across
front-end and back-end, and automating departmental processes.
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> Programmer Analyst @ New College of Florida
06/2023 — presentBuilding and upgrading web-based applications, working across front-end and back-end, and automating departmental processes.
[+]- Developed and upgraded web-based applications, including the Student Evaluation System and Faculty Annual Activity Report, enhancing user functionality.
- Worked on front-end and back-end tasks using PHP, JavaScript, PL/SQL, Python, HTML, CSS.
- Consulted with users to gather requirements, prototype solutions, and conduct tests to ensure applications met their needs.
- Automated recurring activities using PL/SQL and Applications Manager (UC4), streamlining departmental processes.
- Participated in database design and adhered to industry best practices for system standards and documentation.
- Wrote and maintained technical documentation, system diagrams, and procedural guides for both developers and users.
> FTC Robotics Programming Mentor @ FUNducation
09/2024 — 02/2025
Led the software development team and mentored students in
programming, debugging, and competition strategy for FTC robotics.
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> FTC Robotics Programming Mentor @ FUNducation
09/2024 — 02/2025Led the software development team and mentored students in programming, debugging, and competition strategy for FTC robotics.
[+]- Led the software development team across all stages of the development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and implementation.
- Led the team in writing and debugging Java code using the FTC SDK to control the robot's motors, sensors, and actuators in both tele-operated and autonomous modes.
- Provided hands-on instruction in coding practices, logic implementation, and robot design, ensuring alignment with competition rules.
- Assisted students in troubleshooting and improving their code to optimize robot performance, including integration of the Control Hub and Expansion Hub.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to analyze competition challenges and develop effective autonomous programs.
> Junior Software Developer @ AtLarge
11/2022 — 06/2023
Supported the full development lifecycle using Python, TypeScript,
React, and PHP, collaborating with senior engineers on debugging
and project planning.
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> Junior Software Developer @ AtLarge
11/2022 — 06/2023Supported the full development lifecycle using Python, TypeScript, React, and PHP, collaborating with senior engineers on debugging and project planning.
[+]- Supported the software development team across all stages of the development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and implementation.
- Worked on front-end and back-end tasks using Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, PHP.
- Collaborated with senior engineers in identifying solutions, debugging code, and attending developer meetings to discuss project progress.
- Participated in code reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Documented project progress and enhanced coding skills through continuous learning and collaboration.