# Janina A.

> Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/janina

Software Developer | People Person | Artist

I entered UCLA unsure of exactly what I wanted to pursue. After some time, I decided to double major in Communication and Psychology given my fascination for learning about people. Along the way, I discovered software development with C++, and it captivated me immediately. 

I hope to be able to apply what I've learned in Communications, Psychology, and Computer Science into a real world setting where I can make a positive difference, whether it be institutional change, or simply being a part of something that makes the world a little brighter.

I am driven by my love for art and aesthetics, providing guidance and help for others, innovating, and problem-solving. I plan to utilize my skills to make a noticeable and positive mark on this world before I leave! 

Wherever I go, I can promise that I put 100% in everything I do.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ LinkedIn
Jan 2025 – Present | Sunnyvale, CA

### Software Engineer - Messenger & Groups @ LinkedIn
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Sunnyvale, CA
Accessibility champion for the Messaging & Groups products, managing resourcing to address issues so that our products remain compliant with Microsoft accessibility standards

Owned the development of 15+ features from initial scoping and code design to A/B testing, collaborating across teams to ensure timeliness, quality, and alignment

Utilize JavaScript, Ember, GraphQL, and SASS to deliver impactful projects that enhance community engagement and improve complex codebase’s stability

Design unit, end-to-end, and integration tests, integrate API, and code for accessibility
Participate in design discussions and author documentation to implement products

Review 250+ PR’s to eliminate bugs, and identify optimization and readability improvements

Direct 2 contractors— assigning work, providing insight, and reviewing their code— to ensure timely completion of deliverables

Organize team events, mentor, participate in ERG’s, and provide consistent support to LinkedIn’s REACH apprenticeship program to foster company culture and employee growth

### Software Engineer - Messenger @ LinkedIn
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Sunnyvale, CA

### Industry Mentor @ CodeDay
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Lead weekly meetings and bi-weekly sprints for a team of 3 interns to provide them with industry experience, technical support, and ensure timely delivery of their commitments

Engage in 1:1 conversations with students to provide technical, career, and general advice

### Marketing Intern @ Jemi
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Researched, designed and created artistic assets used by Jemi, including the splash art for their student page, Canva assets for their Instagram, and a hand-drawn animation for their podcast intro

Learned Adobe After Effects and related tools to create a dynamic advertising video to be used in Jemi’s website homepage, Product Hunt launch, and Instagram advertisements

Conducted UX/UI testing to provide feedback that was implemented by the development team
Assisted in lead-generation by finding names and emails of potential users, and sending messages

Designed 6 profile themes to be used as default website templates for Jemi’s website builder

### Software Engineer Intern @ CodeDay
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Remote
Collaborated with a team to design and build a cross-platform application in React Native that reminds users to keep in touch with contacts via push notifications 

Programmed contact entry and page navigation, adhering to UX best practices

Designed application styling, including color palette, contact list, and app logo

Created, directed, and edited presentation video on use-cases, architecture, and structure

### Advanced Computer Programming Grader @ UCLA
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Los Angeles
Proactively identified and debugged suboptimal performance in a grading program that, when solved, increased efficiency and speed of grading by 25%

Scanned 60+ programs weekly for errors that cause inefficient, unreadable, or uncompilable code

### New Student Advisor @ UCLA
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Los Angeles Area
Independently directed advising and support for 150+ students across 20 sessions

Conducted presentations, including 18 extensive tours of campus and student services

Acted as an ambassador for UCLA by accurately promoting its goals, messages, and expectations

Completed 100+ hours of training in order to skillfully address student needs and interests

### Front Desk Staff @ UCLA
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles
Envisioned, led, and designed the first digital scheduling system alongside assistant manager, resulting in increased efficiency and ease of use for both staff and supervisors

Facilitated resourcing and logistics for 2,500+ residents by maintaining an amiable and attentive attitude in all circumstances


## Education
### Bachelor's Degrees in Communication & Psychology, Specialized in Computing
UCLA

### Certification in Full Stack Web Development
V School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jtalv
- Portfolio: https://dearjanina.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-31