Hi, I'm
Maybellene
Aung. Mechanical -> Software
nice to meet you.
I'm currently navigating a career change to a Full Stack Developer, through the Ada Developers Academy 11 mo. core program. I expect to finish the academic portion, and start my CS internship in Seattle by Feb 2025.
I was previously worked as a Mechanical Engineer for 4 years. I solved client's engineering problems and turn ideas into reality with functional prototypes. I'm excited to use that creative problem-solving skills in a digital form!
My past employment include: Quartus Engineering, Span, Volta, NN Life Science and Draper Labs.
Inspired by Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, Ada Developers Academy strives to give women/gender expansive professionals an opportunity to transition to a career in tech, while getting paid to study and work. This 11-month program consists of 5 months of study and 6 months of funded internship with a corporate partner. Look forward to my capstone project, other projects (ie recreate portfolio), work experience coming soon :)
• Accepted into a selective and intensive (>45 hr/wk) program to transition into a career in tech
• Developing interactive front-end interfaces using semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript, with a focus on Axios for API integration and React to enable dynamic user experiences
• Creating backend systems with Flask, SQLAlchemy, and PostgreSQL to design and implement RESTful APIs
• Employing a test driven development approach to account for edge cases and code robustness
• Spearheading “Daily Leetcode Challenge” group (~33 members) within cohort to foster growth and community
Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy, Requests), Javascript (ReactJS, Axios, Jest), SQL (PostgresQL), HTML, CSS
Ada Developers Academy: Full Stack Developer “Ada Core” 11 month program
Academic Portion: Sept 2024 - Feb 2025 | Internship: expected Feb - Aug 2025
Unit 1: CS Fundies, Python, OOP, TDD | Unit 2: Designing REST APIs, SQL, Flask | Unit 3: HTML, CSS, JS
Northeastern University: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Fine Arts
Sept 2015 - May 2020 | GPA: 3.43/4
CS Fundies, Intro to Python, Intro to Databases (SQL)
I worked as a Mechanical Engineer full time for 2 years. Quartus is a Engineering design consultancy firm.
At Quartus, I oversaw 2 project's full product development life cycle. I worked in a small team with 2 other engineers to start from initial brainstorming phase to delivering functional prototypes, prepped for larger scale production.
I lead designs for specific modules within this overall assembly. Within this small group, I was a major stakeholder in every modules and the assembly as a whole. As my skillset increased, I took on larger roles outside technical engineering such as presenting to the clients' on a weekly basis, managing the BOM, and liaison for procurement across many groups.
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Read more about the projects on my resume!
I had to redact a lot of info/censor photos to respect the client's privacy and IP.
Previous Jobs
I worked at 3 co-ops as a full time Mechanical Engineering Intern during college, with 1 co-op extension. After graduating, I worked at a start up in SF as a new grad intern. Click thumbnails for gallery slides.
4 Bar linkage hinge
overall station
Mech Design Eng. Co-op
Mech Design Eng. Co-op
Mechanical Engineer Co-op
Systems Engineer Co-op
Projects, School
I showcase my capstone and other class projects. I also joined Enabling Engineering club and independently competed in an engineering design competition
Capstone
Senior Group Project
Mech Design Class
Elevator Bed
Verbal Vest Project
Enabling Engineering
Ride On Adaptive Car Project
1st place - Mag Lev Wheelchair
Design for Disability Contest
Design arm
Projects, Personal
Outside of academia and work, I enjoy exploring personal projects for personal growth and fun :)
Alternative Spaces
Small Footprint living
Portable Living Space
3D printed jewelry
CAD + print
Zagato Hinge Restoration
Cad + Manufacture
Fine arts
Drawing + Painting
Photo Class
Senior Group Project
Experience Timeline
exp. Feb - Aug 2025
CS internship in Seattle
Sept 2023
Start of career break my job at Quartus Engineering to travel for 8 months, move cities, focus on hobbies and self study CS
Jan -May 2021
Mechanical Eng. (Product Dev) Co-op at Span.io
Dec 2019
Presented final capstone project to engineering class and NASA JPL in Pasadena
June 2018
Awarded the ScholarJet's Engineering design competition award, hosted by Procter & Gamble. Designed the "all terrain electro-magnetic levitation wheelchair".
Jan - July 2017
System Engineer Co-op at Draper Laboratories
Sept 2015
Started education at Northeastern University in Boston,
MA. Enrolled in the 5 year, 3 co-op engineering curriculum
2014-2015
Pharmacy technician at a local pharmacy
Aug 2021 - Sept 2023
Mechanical Engineer at Quartus Engineering
June 2020
Graduate from Northeastern University with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a minor in Fine Arts and some experience with CS
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
Mechanical Eng. (Product Dev) Co-op at Volta Industries
Jan - July 2018
Mechanical Eng. (Product Dev) Co-op at Bridgemedica/NN Life Sciences
2015-2020
Secured a position every semester. Started as a cook to administrative assistant II through demonstrated efforts
2015
Graduated HS with IB diploma and AP, top 10% of class
2013-2014
Worked as a cashier and server at a local organic food restaurant
Sep 2024 - exp. Feb 2025
Starts academic portion of Ada Developer Academy
Resu-may
CONTACT
About me
Hey- You scrolled this far! Let me tell you more about the human behind this. I'm Maybellene. Originally from Myanmar (aka Burma) , but first in my family born in America, we had a humble immigrant start in Queens, NY and then Westchester, NY. Seeking a non-traditional education, I went to school at Northeastern University for 5 year co-op program.
As a person, I am extremely passionate about sustainability about environment and fighting the housing problem, particularly with the use of engineering to maintain a high quality of living with tech but low footprint and price. I love non traditional homes that contradict the advertised American dream suburbia. I lived partially in my self-made camper!