Kiana Walters

kianaleilani.github.io

kianaw23@hawaii.edu

kianaleilani

Kiana-Walters

Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 USA

808-271-6104

Interests

Software Engineering , Robotics , Machine Learning , AR/VR

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, Arduino, Perl

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Git/GitHub, Linux, Meteor, MongoDB, Seamantic UI

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Fall, 2023)

2019 - Present

Work

STEM Peer Mentor, Kapiolani Community College STEM Center

Mentor students in varies STEM related classes.

  • Assisted students in classes such as: Math, Physics and Computer Science.
  • Encouraged a safe and productive environment during COVID-19.

2021 - Present

Activities

Volunteer, United Services Organizations

Greeted and helped service members and their families

  • Prepare meals and provide assistance when needed.
  • Clean and organized USO locations.

2018 - Present

Coach, Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association

Coach middle school and high school girls lacrosse

  • Teach lacrosse following guidelines from National Lacrosse Association
  • Run practice and games as well as maintain a safe environment for players

2018 - Present

Awards

UHM CC Transfer Merit Award, University of Hawaii, 2021-Present

Scholarships awarded for incoming transfer students from the UH Community Colleges. Students must have a 3.3 GPA or above.

Indigenous Knowledge in Engineering, Pre-Engineering Education Collaborative II,, National Science Foundation, 2020

Scholarships awarded to community college STEM minorities students interested in engineering.

Placing 2nd in the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, November 2021

Awarded 2nd place at the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge out of 44 teams. Created a web application for Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) to help organize animal sightings and animals in distress.

References

Available upon request