Hi, I'm Victoria. I'm a software engineer, open-source enthusiast, and community organizer based in San Francisco.
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Resume Systems Engineer & Developer with 5+ years of high-reliability systems experience. Data and infrastructure focused with emphasis on explainability, tooling, and clear technical communication.
Software Engineer & Systems Specialist with 5+ years of experience building high‑reliability systems. Skilled in creating explainable infrastructure and tools, with a strong background in technical communication and team coordination developed through technical projects and community organizing.
Leadership & Communication Focus
- Led a team of 5 software engineers through the development of SerialPM, a visual project management tool, and guided 4 senior CS students in implementing a file system in C.
- Served as Chapter Coordination Co‑Chair, then Chapter Co‑Chair of DSA San Francisco, a 501(c)(4) community organization, for 2 years. Designed organizational information architecture and trained dozens of volunteers in data‑pipeline tools (NGP Van, Auth0, ActionNetwork, Google Workspace).
- Authored 120+ technical safety documents for the USAF, translating complex system details into clear, actionable procedures.
- Identified and documented critical database discrepancies, leading to global technical data corrections.
Selected Projects
- LiveMD – CLI tool that formats Markdown in real‑time as a local LLM generates it, improving developer interaction with local AI through emphasis on usability and clear documentation.
- Tailscale for KOReader – Cross‑compiled Tailscale and developed a Lua plugin for the open‑source KOReader community, enabling seamless VPN integration on e‑ink devices.
- Clausewitz Engine Mod – Created a popular Europa Universalis V modification (10,000+ users) that implements an optimized education strategy.
Core Competencies
Systems & Low‑Level Development
C, C++, MIPS Assembly, memory management, filesystem design (VCB/FAT), process scheduling, virtual memory, kernel‑space concepts
Infrastructure & DevOps
Docker, Docker Compose, multi‑service deployment, Cloudflare Wrangler, Portainer, Android Treble/GSI, embedded systems (ARMv8), Bash, systemd, Make/CMake, cross‑compilation
Data Engineering & Analysis
PostGIS, MapLibre, spatial queries, Python (pandas, scikit‑learn), R, hypothesis testing, regression models, RDF/OWL, ETL pipelines, batch/stream processing
Communication & Administration
Technical writing for safety & operational documentation, SELinux, Auth0, Google Workspace, SharePoint, technical blogging, volunteer training, system explainability
Education
- B.S., Computer Science — San Francisco State University,
San Francisco, CA (Expected Dec 2025)
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Database Systems, System Administration, AI Ethics
- GPA: 3.4/4.0
- U.S. Air Force Technical Training — Munitions Systems Inspector (Special Experience Identifier 836)
Work History Professional experience spanning IT consulting, military munitions systems, and service industry roles with transferable skills in leadership, systems thinking, and technical documentation.
| Company | Position | Key responsibilities | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance (San Francisco) | IT / Web Consultant & Technician (Contract) | Delivered IT and web solutions for small businesses: hardware/software setup, network configuration, home automation, and client web projects. Led web maintenance and small feature work for a property-management client; improved uptime and simplified maintenance workflows. | Dec 2022 — Present |
| Starbucks | Barista | Managed inventory, performed cash handling, and delivered high-quality customer service. Trained new hires and helped maintain store operations and cleanliness standards. | Mar 2022 — Aug 2022 |
| U.S. Air Force | Munitions Inspector | Performed product assurance, quality and material deficiency reporting, explosives storage/transport packaging reviews, and technical research for safe maintenance and test operations. Wrote and submitted 100+ formal reports; helped identify database inconsistencies affecting high-value munitions. | Aug 2019 — Nov 2021 |
| U.S. Air Force | Munitions Crew Chief (Munitions Systems Technician) | Led small maintenance teams (2–5 personnel) in munitions assembly/disassembly, countermeasures production, tool accountability, and equipment maintenance scheduling. Operated forklifts and aerospace ground equipment; enforced safety and compliance in high-risk workflows. | Nov 2016 — Aug 2019 |
| Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery | Barista / Key-holder | Solo/lead barista responsibilities including opening/closing, inventory prep, ingredient staging, and customer service in a high-volume boutique environment. | Jan 2016 — Jun 2016 |
Notes on Roles & Transferable Skills
- Leadership & Teamwork: supervised small technical teams, coordinated cross-organizational workstreams, and trained personnel.
- Documentation & Communication: produced formal technical reports, process documentation, and user-facing how-tos.
- Systems Thinking: experience with maintaining logistic and tracking systems for safety‑critical assets; comfortable debugging multi‑system workflows and automating repetitive tasks.
- Technical Growth: ongoing work and study in full‑stack web development, container workflows, and tooling automation.