Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Shift LeaderInternWork Type
Full TimePart TimeSeasonal WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Wheeling, ILChicago, IL
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Alessandro Ramos
Chicago,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Computer engineering student at the University of Illinois Chicago with expertise in software development, data structures, and digital logic design. Demonstrated leadership as a Shift Leader and Peer Mentor, showcasing strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Actively seeking technical internship opportunities to leverage programming and systems knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Front of House, Shift Leader
Panda Express
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Led front-of-house operations for high-volume shifts, coordinating a team of up to 20 employees during peak shifts
- Trained new staff on customer service and POS systems, improving onboarding efficiency
- Managed daily cash counts and register reconciliation with high accuracy
Executive Board Member
Latinos Unidos
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with board members to develop organizational strategies and initiatives.
- Oversaw fundraising efforts to enhance operational capacity and outreach effectiveness.
- Facilitated community outreach programs to engage and support Latino populations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary campus events to foster collaboration among diverse groups.
Peer Mentor
GLIDE Program
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated academic transition for first-year students by providing problem-solving strategies and personalized support.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance peer connections and support networks.
- Supported participants in navigating program resources and services.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination for community outreach activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL 08.2025 - Current
Associates - Engineering Science
Harper College
Palatine, IL 08.2023 - 07.2025
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Java
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Git/GitHub
- SDLC
- Development Environments
Soft Skills:
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Peer Mentoring
Projects
- Stack Data Structure Implementation - Java | Fall 2025, Designed and implemented an array-based stack in Java supporting push/pop operations. Handled overflow and underflow edge cases through exception control, memory constraints. Demonstrated understanding of abstraction, memory constraints, and algorithm efficiency.
- Grocery Store System Simulation - Java | Spring 2025, Built a modular Java application simulating transaction flow and inventory updates, Modeled real-world state changes using object-oriented design principles, Optimized control logic for maintainability and debugging clarity.
- Logic Design & Electromagnetics Coursework (In Progress), Studying digital logic systems, signal behavior, and circuit-level modeling., Applying mathematical analysis to describe physical system behavior.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
08.2025 - Current
Executive Board Member
Latinos Unidos
08.2024 - 05.2025
Associates - Engineering Science
Harper College
08.2023 - 07.2025
Front of House, Shift Leader
Panda Express
08.2023 - Current
Peer Mentor
GLIDE Program
08.2023 - 05.2025