Paola Hernandez Aguirre

Recent CS grad @ UMD

About

WHO I AM

About me:

I was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico, I moved to Maryland, USA, in 2011. I am now a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park, pursuing a degree in computer science with a minor in linguistics. My academic journey has fueled my passion for technology and language, blending the structure of code with the intricacies of human communication.

I am drawn to full-stack development, where creativity meets functionality to create engaging and intuitive user experiences. I particularly enjoy creating the logic and making sure that an idea is able to come to life. Beyond coding, I enjoy exploring the world through books, scenic walks, and the challenge of solving intricate jigsaw puzzles—activities that keep my problem-solving skills sharp and my imagination alive.

Whether it is designing user-friendly interfaces, building scalable applications, or unraveling the beauty of languages, I am always eager to learn, create, and innovate.

Projects

PREVIOUS WORK

Portfolio website

Portfolio website built using Next.js and deployed using Vercel

Mini Shogi

Modified version of Japanese shogi played on a 5x5 board on the command line.

Activity Tracker

This project is an activity tracker. The user has two options, they can fill out the form and store an activity in the database (using MongoDB) or they can find more activities using the find button.

Zenith Habits

Cross-platform habit tracking app built using Flutter and Dart. Includes features like habit tracking, journaling, and mood tracking.

Budget App

This project is a prototype for a budgeting app that helps users manually manage their finances by setting budget and savings goals, tracking expenses and income, and reviewing financial trends.

Previous Hackthon Projects

See my devpost where previous hackathon projects are displayed

Contact

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Elkridge, MD

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