Hi! I'm Teresa Wu
Hi! I'm Teresa Wu
I'm Teresa, a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I studied Computer Science and History of Consciousness.
I most recently worked on an advanced memory utilization analytics system for Nutanix to gain better insight into their cloud infrastructure memory usage.
I'm Teresa, a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I studied Computer Science and History of Consciousness.
I most recently worked on an advanced memory utilization analytics system for Nutanix to gain better insight into their cloud infrastructure memory usage.
I aspire to continue to build efficient applications that provide optimal user experiences.
Outside of my technical studies, I enjoy hobbies that exercise creativity! I love trying new recipes, tending to novel plants, and I am passionate about fashion design and crafting funky new clothes.
I aspire to continue to build efficient applications that provide optimal user experiences.
Outside of my technical studies, I enjoy hobbies that exercise creativity! I love trying new recipes, tending to novel plants, and I am passionate about fashion design and crafting funky new clothes.
Skills
Languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, C, SQL
Technologies: React, Node.js, Next.js, Express.js, Vercel, PostgreSQL, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, Git
Knowledge: Agile/Scrum Methodologies, System Design, REST, GraphQL
Experiences
some of my key career highlights
Technical Experiences
Software Engineering Intern
Intel RDT, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, Go
San Jose, CA
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
- Developed an end-to-end memory monitoring system to gain analytical insight into Nutanix's cloud infrastructure
- Implemented a data exporter designed to gather virtual machine level metrics
- Created a custom Grafana dashboard which visualizes collected metrics to diagnose performance issues and detect system bottlenecks, achieving enhanced visibility into memory usage patterns
Full Stack Developer Intern
React, Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
San Francisco, CA
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
- Created a website that features the latest Think Round exhibitions and spotlights mental health/wellness resources, developed with industry-standard UI/UX and accessibility practices
- Presented a live demo of version 1.0 at a Grand Launch unveiling to an audience of 100+ attendees
Leadership Experiences
Lead Advisor & Editor-in-Chief
Crown College Advising
Santa Cruz, CA
September 2022 - Jun 2024
- Supervised and trained a team of 5 academic peer advisors
- Organized 20+ successful student outreach events
- Designed and published bi-weekly newsletters for over 2,000 students
Engineering Tutor
Computer Systems Design in C
Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
- Instructed 150+ students via weekly tutoring sessions
- Reviewed course material and assisted students with troubleshooting and debugging programming assignments
Mock Trial Teaching Assistant
Santa Cruz, CA
Mar 2023 - Mar 2024
- Delivered lectures on legal principles and courtroom procedures for a class of 60 students
- Conducted weekly discussion sections and provided evaluations on written assignments, oral arguments, and trial performances to support students' skill development in legal analysis, public speaking, and critical thinking
Projects
some of my favorite projects I've worked on
Slug Path
React, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, SQL, GraphQL, Tailwind CSS, Joy UI, TypeScript
- I pioneered this web application tool to help UCSC students comprehensively plan their future classes.
- With support for over 1,500 courses, Slug Path makes degree planning simple.
- (This project has been sponsored by UCSC for continued development and integration into official course planning use for students!)
Cache Simulator
C programming language
- A simple command line cache simulator using a doubly linked list and a bit array.
- Supports three caching algorithms: FIFO, LRU, and clock.
