# Julianna Cardenas

> Software Engineer at Shaka

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

Hi! I'm Julianna. I graduated University of California, Irvine with a degree in Computer Science

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Shaka
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

### Software Engineer @ Shaka
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
- Launched 2 integrations (Microsoft Teams and Slack) as the sole engineer for an employee engagement platform, reaching 6+ companies and amassing 900+ users in 12 months
- Developed Wellness feature enabling employees to engage in fitness, meditation, and shared music content via web interface and Slack/Teams integrations using Typescript, React, Remix, Node.js, HTML, Tailwind CSS, and Prisma
- Created a server to schedule Teams messages using Redis’ Bull, Javascript, Node.js, and Express.js
- Spearheaded weekly Engineering meetings with the CEO, tracking 15 quarterly Objective Key Results (OKRs), and ensuring alignment between engineering efforts and business priorities

### Software Development Intern @ Shaka
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Irvine, California, United States
- Refactored code to switch web frameworks from Nest.js to Remix with a team of ~3 engineers, enhancing code scalability and product agility
- Partnered with 1 other intern to rebuild Shaka's landing page using HTML, CSS, React, and JavaScript

### Lifeguard @ UCI Campus Recreation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Irvine, California, United States
•	Trained regularly in first aid and crisis response, utilizing communication and fast-thinking to prepared for emergencies
•	Enforced pool rules and maintained constant surveillance to create safe and secure environment

### Lifeguard @ Harbor Bay Club
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Alameda, California, United States
•	Trained regularly in first aid and crisis response, utilizing communication and fast-thinking to prepared for emergencies
•	Enforced pool rules and maintained constant surveillance to create safe and secure environment
•	Provided first aid to injured patrons
•	Performed rescues in the event of drowning


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
UC Irvine
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/juliannacardenas

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Last updated: 2026-03-20