# Selina Chang-Yi Zawacki > Senior Software Engineer at 8th Light Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/selina Full-stack software engineer specialized in creating Node.js and Python APIs, and experienced with cloud services, Vue.js, React and .NET. Also experienced in circuit design and the Arduino language. Love teaching and always looking for opportunities to do outreach to get young women, minorities and low income students interested in technology. Personal Site: https://selinazawacki.com Twitter: twitter.com/selinazawacki Github: https://github.com/szmoon ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ 8th Light Jan 2022 – Present ### Software Engineer @ 8th Light Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### Software Engineer @ J. Paul Getty Trust Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 Software engineer on the Research Application Development team. Building applications using Vue.js, Python, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS, IIIF and LinkedArt. ### Consultant @ Supplyframe Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Los Angeles Area Engineering consultant for Supplyframe's Hackaday brand, as well as for partnerships with Mouser and Digi-Key. Ensured that related marketing material used correct technical language. ### Software Engineer @ Maverick Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Los Angeles Maverick was an iOS and web app where girls could challenge each other to try something new, and a place for them to connect with role models. My responsibilities included: • Created Node.js AWS Lambda services to work with our PHP API, iOS app, databases, and third-party moderation services. • Implemented a gamification progression engine using AWS microservices, SQS and SNS with MongoDB to drive engagement. • Created in-house admin tools w/ JavaScript/React that allowed customization of assets and changes to Mongo & MySQL DBs. • Introduced and integrated a server-side rendered JavaScript/React app with the existing PHP/Zend web app. • Customized design and admin features of a Wordpress theme for the marketing website, and integrated it with React and PHP apps. • Implemented third-party integrations with Leanplum, Segment and Google Analytics to gain metrics on specific user activity. • Divided and delegated tasks to contracted developers to meet the tight deadlines of our initial product launch. ### Instructor - Wearable Tech @ Girls Who Code Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Lead instructor for one of Girls Who Code's two week Campus Wearable Tech and Fashion Design programs. • With the help of a TA, taught a group of 15 girls (ages 12-18) the basics of coding, circuitry and sewing through the GWC curriculum. • Guided students through coding concepts (loops, conditionals, arrays, etc) using the Arduino language. • Introduced students to concepts of circuit creation, including prototyping, testing and debugging hardware/soft circuits. ### Web Developer @ Lunar Descent Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 | www.lunardescent.com • Created and maintained a Shopify-based e-commerce site (desktop and mobile) using HTML and CSS, and JavaScript. ### Electrical & Software Engineer @ Le Chef Costumier, Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | lechefcostumier.com • Prototyped the Arduino-run electrical architecture for light-up “pinwheel” costume that was later replicated for for Disney’s Paint the Night parade. • Architected and wired circuitry, ensuring outdoor and performance durability. Tested functionality using the Arduino language. • Worked in a fast-paced environment and communicated directly with visiting representatives from Disney. ### Graphic Designer @ University of Illinois at Chicago Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Academic Computing and Communications Center Designed and created graphics and signage that communicated computer security information to the students and staff of UIC. ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in New Media University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/selina-chang-yi-zawacki - Website: http://selinazawacki.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/selina JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/selina/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22