Kainoa Brabo
Back in 2017, an open-source project, Magic Lantern, showed me programming's power used on Canon cameras. I knew cameras, but didn't know code. Ignited by curiosity, I went down the rabbit-hole of programming. My favorite subjects have always been mathematics, logic, and computers, therefore programming became a true passion and the end is history.
More recently, I graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz and have been working as a software engineer. My main focus has been working in teams, developing with various languages and tools, and integrating cloud services. With my current position at iBroadcast, I am developing music-centric, multi-platform applications.
As I advance in my career, I want to continue working on innovative projects, whilest sharing knowledge through teaching and mentorship. Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, martial arts, photography, and traveling.
Experience
iBroadcast
Software Engineer - Web Applications
July 2023 - Present | Remote
- Develop and maintain web features using JavaScript, with a focus on improving UI performance and user experience.
- Collaborate with team members to conduct thorough testing and ensure cross-platform functionality.
- Research and implement bulk editing solutions inspired by industry practices to enhance data management capabilities.
- Optimize existing codebases and address complex UI challenges to support a seamless and stable user experience.
Zendesk
Software Engineer Intern - IT CRM Business Applications
June 2018 - November 2018 | San Francisco HQ
- Developed and maintained business applications used by 3,000+ users
- Implemented a full software development process from planning to deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver new features and improvements.
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.S., Computer Science
September 2021 - June 2023
College of Marin, Kentfield
A.S., Physical Science
August 2019 - June 2021
Skills
- Languages: Python, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL
- Tools: GraphQL, Node.js, MySQL, AWS, Flask, DynamoDB, Serverless
- Methodologies: Agile, Continuous Integration
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish & Portuguese (Limited Working)