Hi, I’m Eliza, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and systems-level development. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, reliable software using Java, React, and C on Linux, with a focus on RESTful APIs and robust design. I thrive on collaboration, user-centric design, and continuous learning, and I’m eager to contribute to backend and full-stack projects that ship value quickly while maintaining quality and maintainability.

Eliza Samuels

Hi, I’m Eliza, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and systems-level development. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, reliable software using Java, React, and C on Linux, with a focus on RESTful APIs and robust design. I thrive on collaboration, user-centric design, and continuous learning, and I’m eager to contribute to backend and full-stack projects that ship value quickly while maintaining quality and maintainability.

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Hi, I’m Eliza, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and systems-level development. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, reliable software using Java, React, and C on Linux, with a focus on RESTful APIs and robust design.

I thrive on collaboration, user-centric design, and continuous learning, and I’m eager to contribute to backend and full-stack projects that ship value quickly while maintaining quality and maintainability.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Web Developer & Research Assistant at Music CPR – Create, Perform, Respond
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed and implemented reusable, accessible UI components with a focus on visual design; built and integrated frontend features with backend services via RESTful APIs, ensuring reliable data flow; collaborated cross-functionally with designers and researchers to translate concepts into polished user experiences; conducted usability testing and iterated on feedback to improve engagement and task completion; refactored and optimized codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility.
Treasurer at JMU Club Cheerleading
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Managed budgeting, expenses, and financial reporting for a 35-member organization; coordinated fundraising initiatives, raising $12,000 while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Camp Creator & Coordinator at Powhatan County Public Schools
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Developed an elementary summer program, including curriculum design, and project execution.
Host & Server at The Mill at Fine Creek
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Delivered high-quality customer experiences in fast-paced, high-pressure environments; coordinated event setup and service execution for large-scale events.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics at James Madison University
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization