Hello, my name is Emmanuel! I am a Computer Science major at the University of Maryland with a minor in Business, and I am focused on building systems that solve real problems and create meaningful impact. I currently work as a Software Engineer for UMD’s student newspaper, The Diamondback.

Experience

The DiamondbackSoftware Engineer

2026 — Now

Built and enhanced student-facing web platforms serving 40K+ monthly users, including housing, salary, and course discovery tools

Improved UX by streamlining data workflows for faster, more reliable student access to resources

Code: Black UMDEvent Coordinator

2025 — Now

Orchestrated and executed 35+ campus events, increasing organizational visibility and sponsor engagement

Mentored peers in technical skills and professional development, strengthening team capacity and industry connections

TicketmasterSoftware Engineer

2026 — 2026

Reston, VA

Implemented a full-stack ticketing prototype with secure event discovery, checkout, and ticket management

Designed 25+ REST API endpoints, implemented JWT authentication, and validated functionality with Postman

VoodooSoftware Engineer

2025 — 2025

Engineered backend infrastructure for Vex, a Voodoo-backed startup partnered with App Dev Club, enabling real-time, AI-powered voice chatrooms that connect users by shared interests

Reduced connection queue wait time by 33% by optimizing user-matching logic in FastAPI