Richard Martinez Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Aug 2021 - May 2025

• 4th-Year Student

• GPA: 3.8

May 2023 - Dec 2024

• Technical Interview Prep

• iOS Development

Capital One - Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) Organization | College Park, MD

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

Developing a graphical neural network model to predict relationships between API endpoints, generate test data, detect misconfigurations, and analyze the activity of assets within an API gateway environment
Analyzing large-scale API network graphs to identify patterns in endpoint usage, utilizing graph algorithms and machine learning techniques to uncover trends and inform predictive modeling
Collaborating in a team of four interns to design and implement the GNN-based solution, participating in weekly meetings to align on project milestones, address technical challenges, and foster effective teamwork and communication

Amazon - Subscribe & Save (SnS) Team | Seattle, WA

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Reorganized the system design of the Subscribe & Save webpage to enable dynamic widget placement, enhancing customer satisfaction and product visibility, using AWS, Java Spring Framework, and internal query tools
Implemented routing modifications across several Subscribe & Save webpages to improve the flow of navigation and user experience, utilizing Java Spring Boot Framework and XML configuration files
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize feature requests, conducted code reviews, utilized data analytics to optimize performance, and contributed to agile development processes

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education | College Park, MD

Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

Developed the back-end storage system for tutoring analytics to streamline academic support and increase scalability for the office's future growth utilizing JavaScript, Google Sheets, and Google's App Script
Led front-end development of the program's traffic log to handle 7000+ yearly form submissions using the student's ID card to verify correct information and demonstrate growth to the program's sponsors
Presented weekly meetings with colleagues and the program's executive department to discuss and share ideas, flowcharts, and upcoming features to increase transparency between departments

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education | College Park, MD

May 2022 - Jul 2024

Supported Black and Latino male students in their personal lives, education, and careers through the CSS program, including tutoring, study groups, and review sessions to promote engagement and productivity for 120+ students
Mentored 3 first-year underrepresented minority Computer Science students for an academic year to increase their encouragement for programming and to increase diversity in Computer Science
Provided critical internship, classwork, and extracurricular resources to the other (120+ students) in the program
Represented CSS at parent meetings and prospective student panels involving hundreds of participants

College Success Scholars Program | College Park, MD

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Assisted incoming Computer Science students with concepts and logistics behind Java programming using personalized teaching techniques to ensure that each recipient had a good understanding of the given subject
Introduced concepts and visual representations of code from previous lectures and exercises to allow tutees to think about their code more conceptually

Sator | Nashville, TN

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

Assisted with the development of promotional materials, the creation, and management of social media content, and engaged with the community through online platforms to increase customer satisfaction
Collaborated with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies for increasing brand awareness and engagement