Makayla Yussuf
Aberdeen,MD
Summary
Confident young professional with a passion for learning and development. Eager to leverage education and training in the Computer science field to support the growth and success of a high-performing organization. Strong track record of setting effective goals and leading teams to achieve those goals. Committed to continuous improvement and driving team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Frontend Developer (Project-based)
NetworkU
10.2025 - 11.2025
- User-Centered Platform Design (Project 1) | User Research, Figma
• Conducted user interviews to identify pain points in student–tech company connections
• Developed a business model and high-fidelity prototype based on research findings - Responsive Web Application Development (Project 2) | HTML, CSS, GitHub
• Translated Figma designs into a responsive, accessible multi-page website
• Implemented ARIA accessibility standards and deployed via GitHub Pages - Developed software applications that supported academic programs and advanced research initiatives.
Independent Developer (Personal Project)
2D Side-Scrolling Game Engine
Sanborn, New York
02.2024 - 03.2024
Designed and implemented a complete 2D side-scrolling game, enhancing player engagement from concept to execution
- Engineered smooth player movement through velocity vectors and conditional logic, improving gameplay experience by preventing mid-air multi-jumps
- Implemented object-oriented sprite behavior for players, obstacles, and targets, enabling dynamic interactions within game environment
- Developed continuous background scrolling and procedural generation for dynamic gameplay
- Utilized JavaScript to develop game logic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2029
Skills
Technical: Web Development (HTML, CSS), Programming Languages (JavaScript, Python), Basic Understanding of Database Concepts, Operating Systems (Windows), User research, Frontend development, Responsive design, Object-oriented programming
Soft: Problem-Solving, Communication, Adaptability & Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Attention to Detail
Timeline
Frontend Developer (Project-based)
NetworkU
10.2025 - 11.2025
Independent Developer (Personal Project)
2D Side-Scrolling Game Engine
02.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas Tech University