Hi, I'm Britney Hu. I recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with degrees in Cognitive Science and Education, Democracy, and Justice. I have hands-on experience as a Frontend Developer Intern, where I lead a team on a complete website redesign using React and Figma. I enjoy creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and ensuring great user experiences. I'm also passionate about full-stack development and game development, having built projects ranging from news aggregators to pixel art RPGs. I'm always eager to take on new challenges, work collaboratively, and deliver high-quality results that align with business goals.

Britney Hu

Hi, I'm Britney Hu. I recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with degrees in Cognitive Science and Education, Democracy, and Justice. I have hands-on experience as a Frontend Developer Intern, where I lead a team on a complete website redesign using React and Figma. I enjoy creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and ensuring great user experiences. I'm also passionate about full-stack development and game development, having built projects ranging from news aggregators to pixel art RPGs. I'm always eager to take on new challenges, work collaboratively, and deliver high-quality results that align with business goals.

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Hi, I’m Britney Hu. I recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with degrees in Cognitive Science and Education, Democracy, and Justice. I have hands-on experience as a Frontend Developer Intern, where I lead a team on a complete website redesign using React and Figma. I enjoy creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and ensuring great user experiences.

I’m also passionate about full-stack development and game development, having built projects ranging from news aggregators to pixel art RPGs. I’m always eager to take on new challenges, work collaboratively, and deliver high-quality results that align with business goals.

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Work Experience

Frontend Developer Intern at YourBookTeam
May 1, 2025 - Present
Led a small team in a complete website redesign and rebuild project for the company. Spearheaded the UI/UX design process in Figma, ensuring the final product aligns with modern design standards and business goals. Developed new website using React, focusing on clean architecture, reusable components, and responsive design. Managed the project timeline, task delegation, and Git version control to keep development organized and on schedule.
Afterschool Teacher at Acme Education Group Inc.
May 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Taught and managed classroom activities for 40+ 3rd-grade students. Assisted with the deployment of an AI-powered math tool, resolving technical issues on school-issued devices.

Education

B.S. Cognitive Science at University of California, Santa Cruz
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
B.A. Education, Democracy, and Justice at University of California, Santa Cruz
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
B.S. at University of California, Santa Cruz
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
B.A. at University of California, Santa Cruz
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment
    paper News Aggregator Web App

    Live App: britneyhu.github.io/NewsAggregator/
    GitHub: https://www.twine.net/signin

    A web app that aggregates the latest news from multiple sources and allows users to filter, sort, and search for articles based on their preferences. Built with React frontend, Node.js/Express backend, and MongoDB for managing user preferences and news data.

    Key Features:

    • Daily news updates
    • Personalized news feed
    • Simple, user-friendly interface
    • Responsive design for both desktop and mobile

    Tech Stack:

    • Frontend: React, Bootstrap
    • Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
    • News API: Fetches and aggregates the latest news from various sources like BBC, CNN, and more
    paper Public Speaking App

    Demo Video:
    GitHub: https://github.com/britneyhu/Glossophobia

    An app made with Swift Playgrounds that incorporates interactive learning, AR, and speech recognition to help improve and prepare people for presentations

    Features:

    • Interactive educational diagrams
    • AR to simulate live audience
    • Speech recognition and analysis

    Tech Stack:

    • Swift
    • Swift Playgrounds
    • ARKit
    • SFSpeechRecognizer
    • XCode