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Hi, I'm Sophia Chen, a senior at Lehigh University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I'm a friendly, curious coder who loves building practical software that users actually enjoy using. I’m especially drawn to web development, open-source tools, and collaborative projects—from hackathons to research assistants—and I enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, usable solutions. Right now I’m exploring full-stack development, data visualization, and cross-functional teamwork. I love learning new technologies, contributing to open-source software, and finding creative, human-centered ways to apply engineering skills to real-world problems.…Hi, I'm Sophia Chen, a senior at Lehigh University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I'm a friendly, curious coder who loves building practical software that users actually enjoy using. I’m especially drawn to web development, open-source tools, and collaborative projects—from hackathons to research assistants—and I enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, usable solutions. Right now I’m exploring full-stack development, data visualization, and cross-functional teamwork. I love learning new technologies, contributing to open-source software, and finding creative, human-centered ways to apply engineering skills to real-world problems.

Sophia Chen

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Programmer, +2

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Hi, I'm Sophia Chen, a senior at Lehigh University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I'm a friendly, curious coder who loves building practical software that users actually enjoy using. I’m especially drawn to web development, open-source tools, and collaborative projects—from hackathons to research assistants—and I enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, usable solutions. Right now I’m exploring full-stack development, data visualization, and cross-functional teamwork. I love learning new technologies, contributing to open-source software, and finding creative, human-centered ways to apply engineering skills to real-world problems.…Hi, I'm Sophia Chen, a senior at Lehigh University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I'm a friendly, curious coder who loves building practical software that users actually enjoy using. I’m especially drawn to web development, open-source tools, and collaborative projects—from hackathons to research assistants—and I enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, usable solutions. Right now I’m exploring full-stack development, data visualization, and cross-functional teamwork. I love learning new technologies, contributing to open-source software, and finding creative, human-centered ways to apply engineering skills to real-world problems.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sophia Chen, a senior at Lehigh University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I’m a friendly, curious coder who loves building practical software that users actually enjoy using. I’m especially drawn to web development, open-source tools, and collaborative projects—from hackathons to research assistants—and I enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, usable solutions.

Right now I’m exploring full-stack development, data visualization, and cross-functional teamwork. I love learning new technologies, contributing to open-source software, and finding creative, human-centered ways to apply engineering skills to real-world problems.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

JIRA

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer Intern at HelloXLab

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Developed and implemented interactive frontend components using React and refactored the controller UI to enhance user experience, interface efficiency, and functionality.

Web Developer at Lehigh University Computer Science and Engineering Department

June 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025

Utilized Drupal software to streamline site navigation, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience while efficiently managing and transferring data for smooth integration and improved overall site functionality.

Research Assistant at Lehigh University Physics Department

August 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Contributed to a cross-functional team to enhance an open-source image analysis software, SOAX, which uses Stretching Open Active Contours (SOACs) to extract biom polymer network data. Analyzed 2D and 3D fluorescence microscopy images to quantify centerlines, junctions, and filament lengths of actin networks; investigated the organization and mechanics of actin filaments to advance understanding of cellular structure and function.

Software Developer at Nourish LU Hackathon Project (Lehigh Valley Collegiate Hackathon)

October 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Developed a dynamic calorie & macro nutrient calculator using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation; presented results through an interactive pie chart for enhanced data visualization; integrated Groq's LLM API to build an AI-powered chatbot enabling nutrition-related questions via the interface.

Vice President and Treasurer at Girls Who Code - Lehigh University

May 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025

Founding member of the Lehigh University chapter of Girls Who Code, growing it to over 2,700 members. Directed extensive event planning and secured over $9,000 in funding for the Harvard Women Engineers Code (WECODE) Conference, fully covering associated expenses as a Tech Fellow. Oversaw financial operations to ensure responsible club resources.

Programming Chair at Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - Lehigh University

April 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Contributed to the development of informational newsletters, networking sessions, workshops, seminars and promotional material for the largest on-campus CS club.