# Daniel Chelala

> Master’s Computer Science student at City University of New York – College of Staten Island

Location: Staten Island, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/danielchelala

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer (Founding Team) @ Otopair (Startup)
Jan 2025 – Present | Staten Island, NY
● Building an on-demand car repair platform — a consumer mobile app (React Native) and a web-based shop management dashboard (React/TypeScript) — for a startup connecting users with verified mechanics, powered by Convex and Clerk 
● Implemented core mobile screens in React Native/TypeScript (onboarding, payments, rewards, activity, settings), with form validation, smooth transitions, and Zustand state management 
● Developing the shop dashboard with dynamic booking management (real-time accept/reject flows), a mechanic invitation system using Clerk and Resend, and a walk-in job creation feature with mechanic assignment

### Research Assistant @ Research Foundation CUNY
Jan 2025 – Present | Staten Island, NY
● Developing and evaluating a BERT-based LLM in PyTorch to detect tandem repeats in DNA sequences, training on the CUNY HPC cluster (SLURM) with custom tokenization pipelines for genomic data 
● Engineering data preprocessing and evaluation pipelines using Pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn (F1, MCC, 
precision/recall) on FASTA-parsed genomic datasets

### Computer Science Tutor @ City University of New York-College of Staten Island
Jan 2025 – Present | Staten Island, NY
● Providing one-on-one and classroom instruction in C++, Python, AI, and Computer Architecture, teaching concepts from the ground up and guiding students through debugging and problem solving

### Pool Deck Attendant @ Planned Companies
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
• Oversaw daily pool operations with attention to detail, ensuring a safe and secure environment through rule enforcement, access control, and inspections
• Supervised staff and coordinated tasks as a responsible team player while effectively handling resident communications

### Receptionist @ Four Fitness Hamilton Park
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
• Handled phone and in-person inquiries with professionalism, promoted and sold memberships to prospective clients
• Ensured safety standards by monitoring and balancing pool chemical levels with precision
• Upheld smooth facility operations through restocking, towel service, and ensuring a clean, organized gym environment

### Concierge @ Planned Companies
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
• Provided front desk support and greeted residents with a high level of professionalism and customer service
• Maintained building security by monitoring guest access and responding to resident concerns
• Managed and organized incoming packages and deliveries to ensure accurate and timely distribution
• Acted as a liaison between residents and building management, addressing inquiries and facilitating smooth daily operations

### Physical Therapy Aide @ Richmond Rehabilitation
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Staten Island, New York, United States
• Assisted in patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, ensuring treatments were safe and effective
• Managed office operations, including handling patient paperwork and maintaining accurate medical records
• Performed receptionist duties, such as welcoming patients and answering inquiries, both in-person and over the phone
• Organized patient appointments, optimizing time management for therapists and maintaining smooth clinic operations
• Balanced multiple responsibilities, ensuring administrative tasks and patient care were efficiently coordinated

### Assistant Manager (Promoted from Cashier, Cook, and Delivery Driver) @ Wing World
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Staten Island, New York, United States
• Managed customer orders and optimized delivery logistics based on proximity and driver availability
• Resolved customer issues calmly, maintaining high satisfaction
• Performed deliveries and supported daily operations, including food prep


## Education
### Master of Science in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
City University of New York-College of Staten Island

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
City University of New York-College of Staten Island

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Biology: Health Science
City University of New York-College of Staten Island


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-chelala
- Portfolio: https://danielc185.github.io/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13