# Adrianne Sun > Software Engineer Intern @ TCR | MCS @ UIUC Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/adrianne ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer Intern @ Technical Consulting & Research, Inc. Jan 2024 – Present | Weston, Connecticut, United States - Contributed to secure, cross-platform application development as part of a small agile team of 5-7 members, collaborating closely with leadership and developers. - Led iOS app development using Swift and supported early Android development with Kotlin, delivering a seamless mobile experience. - Integrated robust single sign-on (SSO) authentication using Auth0 to strengthen application security across platforms. - Developed full-stack web features with React and Flask, focusing on backend security and functionality. - Utilized VS Code, Xcode, and Android Studio for development, and deployed applications using Heroku. - Managed source code and collaboration using GitHub for version control. - Participated in all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, code reviews, and testing. - Worked in a flexible Agile-like environment, iterating based on regular feedback. ### Masters of Computer Science @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2024 – Present Cloud Computing Applications -Gained hands-on experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, Redis, and DynamoDB. -Explored concepts in cloud-native architecture, serverless computing, distributed caching, and database services. -Studied additional tools and platforms like Elasticsearch and Redis, applying industry best practices in scalable application design. ### Course Assistant for CS233 Computer Architecture @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Illinois, United States ### Undergraduate Student @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 ### Operations Management Intern @ United States Postal Service Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Eagan, MN - Assisted in project management for a major ongoing operations project at USPS. - Supported the development team in maintaining project timelines and milestones. - Created and contributed to executive presentations summarizing project progress. - Tracked day-to-day project status across overlapping teams to ensure alignment. - Gained hands-on experience using VersionOne, a cloud-based Agile Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool. - Utilized Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel and Visio to support project documentation and analysis. ### Tutor @ Unknown Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 I work one on one with international students to prepare them for standardized exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. We also work to improve their verbal and daily english communication, as those are difficult to learn from a textbook. ### Penetration Tester Intern @ Shipper Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 I was under mentorship with Qiren Que, who was contracted by Shipper to improve their cybersecurity. I learned how to perform penetration tests and developed appropriate white hacker skills. With further exploration, I can secure a CompTIA PenTest+ certification. ### Cashier and Barista @ Kung Fu Tea Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States I worked full time at Kung Fu Tea this past summer, working both at the front and back of the store. It was a very fast paced environment and required employees who were quick on their feet and quick to learn and memorize things. ### Academic Tutor @ Kumon North America, Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Tutored pre-kindergarten through high school students in improving their mathematics and reading, whether they were trying to catch up or jump ahead. ## Education ### MCS in Masters of Computer Science The Grainger College of Engineering Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science The Grainger College of Engineering Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 ### Minor in Business Administration and Management, General University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 ### Non-Degree Coursework in PSEO Program University of Minnesota Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 ### High School Diploma in NA Irondale Senior High School Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 ### Nova Classical Academy Upper School Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 ### MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY Jan 2012 – Jan 2017 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adriannesun --- Source: https://flows.cv/adrianne JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/adrianne/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22