Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Caitlin Lamirez

Oak Lawn,IL

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Lewis University
05.2023 - Current
  • Developing genetic clustering software using high-performance computers at the Argonne National Laboratory, analyzing over 11 million RNA values with 50% reduction in data processing time.
  • Creating a web application for geneticists to interact with research findings, generating over 20,000 cluster visualizations.
  • Preparing to submit two journal article publications based on research findings
  • Presented research at the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium to 100+ participants.

Volunteer Web Application Developer

Chicago Elite Sports
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed an online database and management web application using the Django framework, improving team registration efficiency by 60% and streamlining tournament event management for over 10+ teams.
  • Executed an engaging social media campaign to promote upcoming events, increasing event attendance by 40% compared to the previous year.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science in Software Development -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12.2022

Associate of Science -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, Kotlin
  • Web Development Technologies: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, D3js, Django, REST APIs
  • Data Analytics: High Performance Computing (HPC), Parallel Computing, Big Data Mining, MongoDB, Firebase
  • Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, SAGE3,

Websites

Projects

Multidimensional Analysis of an RNA Dataset using High-Performance Computers (Undergraduate Research Project) — Ongoing Project:

  • Collaborating with a faculty mentor to develop a multidimensional clustering algorithm called “Subdimensional Consensus,” to cluster genes across multiple dimensions.
  • Leveraging supercomputers at Argonne National Laboratory to process and analyze a large genomic dataset.
  • Using the Python language for development and libraries such as MPI4Py, NumPy, and Pandas.

Genomic Dataset Cluster Visualization Web Application (Undergraduate Research Project) — Ongoing Project:

  • Currently developing a web application aimed at providing geneticists with an intuitive platform to interact with and visualize genetic clusters.
  • Collaborating with geneticists to understand specific requirements to ensure the application’s alignment with real-world needs.
  • Using the React framework, the D3.js library, and embedding it into a SAGE3 plugin.

Hockey Tournament Management Web Application (Volunteer Project):

  • Developed an online database and management system for a local hockey organization using the Django framework to streamline team registration, secure player waiver forms, and organize game schedules efficiently.
  • Designed a centralized and user-friendly interface to enhance data management, providing an efficient solution to tournament planning tasks

Certification

  • Certificate of Java Language Proficiency, College of DuPage, 05/2023
  • Certificate of Python Language Proficiency, College of DuPage, 12/2022
  • Certificate of C++ Language, College of DuPage, 12/2022
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Access Expert Certification, College of DuPage, 05/2022

Honors And Awards

  • Highest Honors (Graduation Honor), College of DuPage - 12/2022
  • Academic Honors, College of DuPage - all 5 semesters of education
  • Summa Cum Laude (Graduation Honor), Moraine Valley Community College - 05/2020
  • President's List, Moraine Valley Community College - all 2 years of education

Leadership Activities Volunteer Experience

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program, Lewis University - 05/2023 - 08/2023
  • Volunteer Web Application Developer, Chicago Elite Sports - 08/2023 - 12/2024
  • Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Moraine Valley Community College - 01/2020 - 05/2020
  • Volunteer Front Desk Receptionist, Advocate Christ Hospital - 01/2017 - 01/2020
  • Co-founder, C.H.A.N.C.E. Bagz (Non-profit Organization) - 08/2016 - 05/2018

Timeline

Volunteer Web Application Developer

Chicago Elite Sports
08.2023 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

Lewis University
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

Lewis University

Associate of Applied Science in Software Development -

College of DuPage

Associate of Science -

Moraine Valley Community College

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