Ashley Vo

Resume

Education

  1. University of California, San Diego - La Jolla, CA
    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (GPA 3.709)
    Expected Jun 2026

    • Current Coursework: Database System Principles, Web Client Languages, Intro to Computer Security
    • Relevant Coursework: Intro to Probability I, Advanced Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Computational Stochastics, Operating Systems

  2. Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA
    Associate of Science, Computer Science (GPA 3.86)
    May 2024

Experience

  1. United States Department of Agriculture - Remote
    Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Intern
    Sept 2023 - May 2024

    • Developed and designed a web prototype for the United States Forest Service's water quality database using ArcGIS's JavaScript API to visualize site monitoring locations and their respective data, aiming to make the data more accessible for both internal and public use.
    • Worked closely with mentors to interpret and define use cases in the absence of direct user feedback; later collaborated with USFS's Air Program stakeholders to incorporate and refine features and usability based on feedback, improving its utility.

  2. University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
    ProperData Workshop 3 Participant
    Jun 2023

    • Analyzed network traffic gathered from Amazon Alexa devices, finding over 70% of packets collected contained trackers and prompted conversation about internet of things (IoT) device security within the workshop.
    • Conducted experiments with TikTok's personalization algorithm and data collection between the mobile and web apps; compared differences of data collected and algorithm effectiveness between mobile devices and desktop.
    • Delivered a research poster summarizing our findings; awarded 2nd place for "Best Poster" at the workshop's symposium for presentation clarity and impact.