# Jefford Shau

> CS @ UMichigan | CLAWS | Prev SWE Intern @ Amazon Project Kuiper, Capital One

Location: Queens, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jefford

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ CLAWS UM
Jan 2023 – Present | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
AR Team -> Web Team Feature Lead
- Developed two augmented reality (AR) prototypes for the NASA SUITS Challenge using Unity, C#, and Microsoft HoloLens 2, enabling astronauts to access vital spacesuit, mission data, and navigation during simulated lunar surface explorations
- Led a cross-functional team of 12 developers across AR, Web, and UI/UX subteams to build a real-time data synchronization between AR headsets and mission control web interfaces via C# and Python socket streaming
- Designed spatial mapping algorithms for interactive geological sampling, allowing astronauts to mark, categorize, and track sample sites in 3D space during planetary exploration simulations
- Presented AR solutions to NASA engineers and astronauts at Johnson Space Center in Houston, showcasing innovative interfaces for next-generation space exploration missions

### Software Development Engineer Intern @ Amazon
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Redmond, Washington, United States
- Spearheaded development of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that automated the processing of 50,000+ lines of API definitions, reducing manual development and accelerating AI-assisted workflows
- Designed an in-memory graph architecture for parsing complex API hierarchies, implementing circular dependency resolution and fault-tolerant query handling to deliver reliable contextual data for AI-driven systems
- Built a unified network management interface by integrating 8 distinct API endpoints, improving hardware visibility and streamlining monitoring for both residential and business network systems
- Collaborated with backend and hardware teams to clarify and report ambiguous API behavior and identify logic errors

### Software Engineer Intern @ Capital One
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | McLean, Virginia, United States
- Developed a dynamic Vue.js web application to streamline Capital One's credit card dispute process, improving efficiency for thousands of call center agents handling millions of monthly claims
- Designed and implemented an interactive branching model interface that enabled managers to visually edit complex question logic and API-fetched data, eliminating the need for manual JSON updates
- Collaborated with engineers and product manager to propose a scalable data structure and interface design
- Integrated front-end components with RESTful APIs to support real-time updates and consistent data flow

### Neuroscience Research Intern @ NYU Langone Health
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
- Conducted genotyping analysis on 20 crossbred mouse models using PCR and gel electrophoresis to identify APP/PS1 and APOE4 genotypes in studies of early-stage tauopathy diseases
- Investigated the effects of single-domain antibodies on central nervous system pathogens, supporting research into immune responses relevant to neurodegenerative disease progression
- Performed in vivo experimental procedures, including injections, blood extraction, perfusion, and brain tissue mounting, contributing to high-quality and reproducible data collection
- Assisted with histological preparation and analysis, including staining and cryosectioning of brain tissue to examine cellular and immune response markers

### Software Engineer @ Youth4AM
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | New York
- Developed and maintained the program website to support a large-scale NYC Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) tutoring initiative, serving approximately 100 students and 100 teaching assistants every summer
- Organized and standardized administrative workflows, creating documentation and procedures that improved coordination across the program's operations and IT functions
- Led and coordinated task distribution for 14 teaching assistants across IT and Administration departments, ensuring timely executive of program deliverables during the intensive tutoring camp
- Recognized for outstanding volunteer service with the 2021 Gold President's Volunteer Service Award

### Neuroscience Research Intern @ St. John's University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Queens, New York, United States
- Conducted neuroscience research examining the relationship between sleep duration and speech perception in adolescents, using EEG and event-related potentials (ERPs)
Designed and executed a passive-listening oddball paradigm to measure mismatch negativity (MMN) responses to speech contracts in high-school participants
- Analyzed EEG data to investigate correlations between sleep habits and cortical speech processing, uncovering unexpected trends that challenged assumptions from prior infant-based studies
- Presented research findings at the Acoustical Society of America Meeting (2022)


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Michigan
Jan 2023 – Jan 2026

### Stuyvesant High School
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffordshau
- GitHub: https://github.com/JeffordShau

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Last updated: 2026-04-01