# Shinaya Arora > IBM Z Student Ambassador | Data Science & Economics @ UC Davis Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/shinaya Hi! I’m a junior at the University of California, Davis, double majoring in Data Science and Economics with an emphasis in Data and Economic Analysis. I aspire to work at the intersection of tech and business, leveraging my skills to drive innovation and efficiency. With a strong foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and economic theory, I aim to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. Feel free to connect with me to discuss opportunities, collaborations, or insights into the tech-business domain. ## Work Experience ### IBM Z Student Ambassador @ IBM Z Student Ambassador Program Jan 2026 – Present | Davis, CA As an IBM Z Student Ambassador, I represent IBM Z and mainframe technology on campus. My main goals are to raise awareness among my peers. In this role I: - Earned IBM Z Concepts and Advanced badges, demonstrating my expertise in mainframe technology. - Promote the Z Xplore platform, signing up fellow students and encouraging their participation. - Showcase my experiences and the benefits of IBM Z on social media ### Head of Staff @ ASUCD Jan 2025 – Present | Davis, California, United States - Direct daily operations for the Office of International Student Representative, managing a diverse staff to advocate for international students on-campus and streamline campus-wide resource access. - Developed and launched a new international student grant category to cover costs associated with guarantor absences, directly removing a major barrier to housing for non-domestic students. - Launched a new student shuttle service from Davis to SFO during finals week, providing a cost-effective, accessible transportation alternative for students traveling home for university breaks. - Expanded cross-cultural cooperation by securing increased funding and administrative support for student cultural organizations. ### Member @ Rewriting the Code Jan 2024 – Present ### Computer Room Consultant @ University of California, Davis Jan 2024 – Present | Davis, California, United States - Provide basic computer consulting to faculty, students, and staff, ensuring effective use of technology in academic settings. - Assist faculty and instructors in setting up software and hardware for classes, enhancing the learning experience. - Provide consulting on Mac and PC platforms, proficiently operating on both macOS and Windows. - Assist users with IET computer classroom software and networking, ensuring smooth operation of technology. - Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware and software problems in IET computer classrooms. ### Orientation Leader @ University of California, Davis Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Davis, California, United States - Guided and mentored a group of approximately 40 incoming students during their transition to university life. - Facilitated interactive sessions covering campus resources, academic expectations, and student life. - Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment to help students feel confident and connected. - Organized group activities to encourage teamwork and community building. - Developed strong communication and leadership skills through direct engagement with diverse student populations. - Assisted in addressing student questions and concerns, ensuring a positive orientation experience. ### Product Designer @ Design Interactive Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Davis, California, United States ### Campaign Administrator @ California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students) Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States - As a Campaign Administrator, I specialize in efficiently managing campaign logistics and coordinating various administrative tasks to ensure seamless operations. With a focus on meticulous tracking, system management, and effective communication, I streamline processes to enhance overall campaign productivity and success. - Helped organize a successful "No Plastics Clothing Swap" event as part of the Beyond Plastics Campaign, contributing to raising awareness and promoting sustainable practices within the community. ### Sponsorship Director @ HackDavis Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States ### UX/UI Design Fellow @ Design Interactive Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Davis, California, United States As part of a design research team, I contributed to the end-to-end redesign of the Craigslist mobile app, focusing on usability, accessibility, and aesthetics. I conducted user interviews and competitor analysis, synthesized findings into actionable insights, and helped prototype intuitive interfaces using Figma. My role involved close collaboration with designers and researchers, blending creative problem-solving with user-centered thinking to create compelling digital experiences. ### Development Intern @ Verona Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Gurugram, Haryana, India - As a Development Intern at Verona Club, I played a role in enhancing their matchmaking platform. - My primary responsibility was to assemble a detailed dataset of images and train a machine-learning model to rank these images based on their Instagram vitals. - Using the AVA (Aesthetic Visual Analysis) framework as a sample, I developed a model that prioritized images according to engagement metrics like likes, comments, and shares. This work helped improve the platform’s ability to recommend matches by incorporating real-world social media data into the ranking process. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Data Science, Economics University of California, Davis ### Summer Abroad in Machine Learning The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ### High School Diploma in Science Springdales School, India ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shinayaarora2006 --- Source: https://flows.cv/shinaya JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/shinaya/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13