I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in iOS development and AI research. My journey has taken me from teaching coding to K-12 students to leading technical teams in startups. I thrive on solving complex problems and building impactful technology.

Ella Fontenot

I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in iOS development and AI research. My journey has taken me from teaching coding to K-12 students to leading technical teams in startups. I thrive on solving complex problems and building impactful technology.

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I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in iOS development and AI research. My journey has taken me from teaching coding to K-12 students to leading technical teams in startups. I thrive on solving complex problems and building impactful technology.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Stealth AI Startup
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with a team of engineers on agentic coding R&D, which grew the Valuation by three times in five months. Developed internal tools that reduced analysis time by 50% within one week of implementation. Utilized Python, TypeScript, React, Postgres, Docker, and GCP.
Co-Founder & CTO at Whim Social, Inc.
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Built a production iOS app from scratch and achieved over 300 beta users with full App Store deployment. Designed Firestore schema and engineered real-time geofencing. Built a location-based social feed and facilitated QR-based contact exchange.
Engineering Intern at Go Car Insurance
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Developed iOS app features using SwiftUI and Swift, redesigned roadside service UI. Implemented location tracking for 360-degree videos, integrated APIs to send location data, and deployed app updates.
Founder at Codesprouts (Non-profit)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Founded and taught free programming courses for K-12 students, developed hands-on curriculum. Classes were held at the local library and transitioned online during the pandemic.
Teaching Assistant at Girls Who Code
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Taught computer science skills to 6-12th grade girls in weekly sessions, supervised by an engineering manager at Google.

Education

B.S. Computer Science at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
B.S. Computer Science at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization