Hello!

I'm Elaina, a recent CS grad interested in data science and web/software development.

About Me

I like to collect creative hobbies -- I've gotten into photography, creative writing, bookbinding, knitting, and embroidery.

One of my all-time favorite video games is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. My favorite villager is Lucky the dog.

Lucky the dog from Animal Crossing New Horizons

Resume

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

August 2022 - May 2023

  • Assessed and graded programming assignments for 30 students in Python and Java, providing constructive feedback to support learning and skill development.
  • Conducted office hours and study sessions twice weekly to provide one-on-one and group assistance to students, addressing questions, clarifying concepts, and guiding them through problem-solving strategies.
  • Created comprehensive study materials, including practice exercises and review guides to facilitate student comprehension and preparation for exams and assignments.

Research Assistant

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

May 2022 - August 2022

  • Conducted independent research projects, utilizing Python and PostgreSQL for data analysis and management.
  • Analyzed and synthesized complex information from seminal and state-of-the-art research articles to extract key findings and insights.
  • Maintained organized documentation, including project reports, presentations, and codebase, for future reference and knowledge sharing.

Claims Analyst

Epiq Legal Solutions

August 2019 - August 2021

  • Assessed and analyzed claim submissions to determine eligibility and compliance with legal requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation
  • Provided exceptional customer service to claimants, addressing inquiries, guiding them through the claims process, and offering empathetic support.
  • Demonstrated a strong understanding of complex legal concepts and settlement terms, effectively communicating explanations and updates to claimants in a clear and accessible manner.

Education

  • Master of Science in Computer Science

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • August 2022 - May 2023
  • Computing Fundamentals Certificate

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • August 2021 - August 2022
  • Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

  • Reed College
  • August 2015 - August 2019

Selected Projects

Impact Assessment of a Single Study

An evaluation of the metrics used to quantify the impact of a single scientific paper using both PostgreSQL and Python.

Can ChatGPT Engineer Software?

How does ChatGPT perform on code generation, unit testing, bug detection, and more in both Python and Java?

Human-AI Interaction in Image Generation

Suggests UI/UX changes to both communicate the limitations of AI to end users while guiding them towards crafting more successful prompts.

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • C / C++
  • HTML5 / CSS / JavaScript

Database Query Languages

  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Neo4J

Get in touch!