# Adrian Mendez

> Software Engineer II at Rhapsody

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/adrianmendez

Hi, I'm Adrian, a graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Computer Science and a Statistics minor. Computer security, software engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence are fields I aim to explore.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ Rhapsody
Jan 2023 – Present
Promoted to Software Engineer II

### Software Engineer @ Rhapsody
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
NextGate merged with Lyniate. Lyniate renamed to Rhapsody.

### Java Developer @ NextGate
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Monrovia, California, United States

### Senior Software Engineer @ Wonderfil
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Santa Cruz, California, United States
● Created a practical HTML graphical user interface for a prototype in order to portray how the Wonderfil machine would dispense the liquids.
● Recorded and analyzed the accuracy of the container weight values produced by scales utilizing a Sparkfun Qwiic Scale, a load cell, and an Arduino.
● Examined and altered code in order to optimize the functionality of a motor attached to a peristaltic pump while utilizing a Raspberry Pi and Pi Hat.
● Integrated button activation by meticulously wiring a peristaltic pump and motor to a breadboard.
● Utilized Stripe’s API to verify accurate transmission of purchase transactions with a Verifone payment module.

### Host/ToGo/Server/Food Runner/Busser @ Mozaic
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Santa Cruz, California, United States
● Carefully managed To-Go orders while providing excellent customer service to customers.
● Maintained a patient and positive demeanor during all interactions with coworkers and customers.
● Efficiently utilized strong communication and teamwork skills to promote smooth workflow.
● Accurately inspected each order before serving food to customers.
● Frequently aided coworkers with duties which required great attention to detail.
● Politely educated customers on the items in the menu while relaying any new information on items.
● Properly organized dining and kitchen areas with appropriate items used for daily functions.

### Busser/Food Runner/Host/Takeout @ P.F. Chang's
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Jose, California, United States

### Lab Tutor @ University of California, Santa Cruz
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Santa Cruz, California, United States
● Developed teaching methods which provided students with a basic understanding of common Computer Science algorithms.
● Maintained an efficient and successful work environment with other tutors and students.
● Learned to manage time to be as efficient as possible when aiding students.
● Strengthened time management skills by working on different computer science topics with 5+ students in a one hour period.
● Reinforced essential computer science concepts by providing supplemental, concrete examples and visual representations to solidify the students’ understanding of the concepts.
● Compartmentalized assigned problems with students while guiding them towards possible solutions.

### Food Runner/Host/Takeout @ Famous Dave's BBQ - California
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Jose, California, United States


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
University of California, Santa Cruz


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adrian-mendez-30225b1b3

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Last updated: 2026-04-05