# Samantha Flores

> Recent grad | Electrical Engineering & Computer Science @ UC Berkeley | Software Engineering | C++ | Hardware | CAD

Location: Oakland, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/samanthaflores

Recent graduate with my Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley, with over two years of experience as a Student Assistant at Berkeley Lab. Actively contributes to robotics innovation as President of RoboBears, fostering collaboration and technical growth within the team. Excels in mentoring and leadership, supported by a six-year engagement with iMentor. Skilled in robotics, frontend programming, and bilingual communication in Spanish and English, with a strong academic foundation and hands-on technical expertise.

## Work Experience
### Product Designer & Technical Lead @ CalSTEM
Jan 2025 – Present
• Led product design and frontend development of an AI-powered platform for personalized K–12 curriculum
• Coordinated with engineering partners (Zammo, Microsoft Azure) to define product requirements 
• Built partnerships with school districts and external stakeholders, supporting outreach and early product adoption
• Designed features focused on accessibility and adaptive pacing, iterating based on educator feedback

### Web Developer @ ARP Hardscape
Jan 2024 – Present
• Led end-to-end development using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, from client outreach to deployment  
• Advised client to establish an online presence, improving business credibility and professionalism  
• Designed and structured a user-friendly website and content based on client needs and industry research  
• Managed deployment, including domain and hosting, delivering a site used for marketing and customer outreach

### President @ RoboBears
Jan 2021 – Present | Berkeley, California, United States
Led UC Berkeley’s combat robotics team, overseeing design fundamentals, fabrication, and national competition entries. Designed mechanical and electrical systems using Fusion 360, CAD, and Arduino-based microcontrollers.

### Group CFO @ BUILD
Jan 2017 – Present

### Robotics Curriculum Coordinator @ Berkeley Lab
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Berkeley, CA
• Developed and delivered robotics and data science curriculum for K–12 students  
• Designed hands-on learning experiences based on student feedback to improve engagement  
• Simplified complex technical concepts for diverse audiences through interactive instruction

### Google Computer Science Summer Institute @ Google
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

### Google Code Next @ Google
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021
During my time at Code Next, I have learned the following programming languages: HTML, CSS, C++, XML, Java, and Javascript.

### Member @ Google Code Next
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021
• Programming, UX design, web/app development, circuit design, and robotics
• Finalist in robotics competition with a self-navigating vehicle designed to complete obstacle challenges
• Collaborated on web-based projects and explored real-world applications of tech through workshops and hackathons.

### Mentee @ iMentor
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineering and computer science - EECS
University of California, Berkeley

### Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy

### University of California, Berkeley

### College of Alameda

### Laney College

### Merritt College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samanthafe
- Website: https://sssamanthaaa.github.io/my-website/#home

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Last updated: 2026-04-05