Charlene Rocha

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About

Who Am I?


After creating programming projects for non-profits, I discovered my passion for using computer science to contribute to my activism work. I'm hoping to use my 7+ years of programming experience through co-ops, hackathons, and personal projects to inspire growth in the tech field.



Now, I'm an innovative Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. I'm currently seeking Winter 2025 (January 2025 - April 2025) or Summer 2025 (May 2025 - Aug 2025) software engineer internship opportunities.

Years coding

Git contributions

Projects

Awards

Resume

Please connect with me to view my full resume

Experience

Audible

Software Developer Engineer Intern

May 2024-Aug 2024

  • Developed a concurrency-safe lock mechanism for shopping carts, decreasing transaction conflicts and ensuring that only one order is processed at a time in a high-traffic e-commerce environment
  • Crafted a feature that tracks user activity and sends reminders to complete purchases, boosting revenue by encouraging purchase completion.
Java
Ruby
Datapath
Spring
Hibernate
Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud Development Kit

Electronic Arts

Software Engineer Intern

Sept 2023-Dec 2023

  • Built a CLI tool to replicate game compilation bugs through dynamic Azure virtual machine provisioning.
Python
Bash
Powershell
Git
Microsoft Azure
Terraform
Artifactory
Perforce

1Password

Full Stack Developer Intern

Jan 2023-Apr 2023

  • Worked on a secure admin reports page with robust user authentication protocols and aided in the successful launch of popular new features, such as a main admin dashboard on the Data Insights and Security team.
Go
TypeScript
JavaScript
SQL
Rust
React
Git
AWS
Docker
Apache Kafka
DataDog

ADP

Software Engineer Intern

May 2022-Aug 2022

  • Revamped JavaScript API endpoints to help migrate from a monolithic system to a scalable and parallel microservices architecture.
Java
JavaScript
SQL
MongoDB
Spring
React
Git
AWS
Jenkins
Jira
Postman
Maven

iRegained

Software Engineer Intern

May 2022-Aug 2022

  • Designed a user-friendly avatar for a TeleRehab app, promoting neurorehabilitation accessibility for stroke survivors.
Kotlin
Java
C++
Unity
Android SDK

Education

University of Waterloo

Honours Bachelor of Software Engineering

Sept 2021-Apr 2026

  • Coursework
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Foundations of Sequential Programs
    • Database Management
    • Operating Systems
    • Software Testing and Quality Assurance
    • Concurrent & Parallel Programs
    • Software Design & Architectures
    • Computer Networks
  • Participated as the Internal Affairs Officer of UW BluePrint and Member of WiCS.
C
C++
Python
Git
Lobe.AI
Kaggle

Volunteer

e-NABLE Toronto

President

Sept 2020-May 2021

  • Engineered 3D-printed custom-fit prosthetic hands while leading and training 30+ members of the team.
Ultimaker Cura
OpenSCAD

Diversity in Tech Activist

Mar 2017-Now

  • Starred in a leadership docuseries, presented a TEDx talk, and led STEM seminars for 30,000+ students.

Projects

Take a look at some of the cool projects I’ve done throughout the years!

Machine Learning Trash Sorter

Architected a Raspberry Pi device with image processing for a dataset of 3000+ photos. This machine efficiently sorted, transported, and disposed metal, garbage, and recycling to their proper wastebins with a elegant system of two motors with a 94.5% accuracy.

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3D Printed Prosthetics

Through 3D printing and my knowledge of technology, I led and trained a team of 30 members to research, develop, and assemble free prosthetic upper limb devices.

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Student Activist

As a youth activist and aspiring engineer, I've been involved in a range of projects including presenting my own TEDx Talk, starring in a YTV docuseries, leading STEM workshops in elementary schools, and protesting for environmental policies.

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Awards

The Gloria Baylis Award

Rewards a student with superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and enthusiasm for intellectual exploration.

Schulich Leader

Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarship. I was offered this scholarship for Computer Science at UBC.

Meridian Commitment to Communities Scholarship

Granted to one recipient per year who uses energy, creativity and entrepreneurship to solve a vital problem in their community.

Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Youth Achievement Award

Recognizes exceptional contributions to environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

City of Pickering Civic Environmental Award

Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the City.

Other

The Isabel Farrar Scholarship, the University of Toronto National Book Award, the 2020 Cayley Mathematics Contest, and the 2020 Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest

Contact

Feel free to send me an email to reach out or for any inquiries!