Hi there! I'm Maria Sofia Mercado Arevalo, a software engineer and data enthusiast from Sarasota, Florida. I completed a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science from Boston University in May 2024, where I combined software development with data-focused coursework. I love building reliable, scalable software and turning complex data into actionable insights, especially for biotech and healthcare applications. In addition to my formal education, I've built Android and iOS apps, contributed to genomics pipelines, and interned at UCSF and Foundation Medicine. I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams using Python, JavaScript, AWS, and SQL, and I'm excited to apply my skills as a programmer and data scientist to create meaningful, user-centered software.…

Maria Mercado Arevalo

Hi there! I'm Maria Sofia Mercado Arevalo, a software engineer and data enthusiast from Sarasota, Florida. I completed a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science from Boston University in May 2024, where I combined software development with data-focused coursework. I love building reliable, scalable software and turning complex data into actionable insights, especially for biotech and healthcare applications. In addition to my formal education, I've built Android and iOS apps, contributed to genomics pipelines, and interned at UCSF and Foundation Medicine. I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams using Python, JavaScript, AWS, and SQL, and I'm excited to apply my skills as a programmer and data scientist to create meaningful, user-centered software.…

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Hi there! I’m Maria Sofia Mercado Arevalo, a software engineer and data enthusiast from Sarasota, Florida. I completed a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science from Boston University in May 2024, where I combined software development with data-focused coursework. I love building reliable, scalable software and turning complex data into actionable insights, especially for biotech and healthcare applications.

In addition to my formal education, I’ve built Android and iOS apps, contributed to genomics pipelines, and interned at UCSF and Foundation Medicine. I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams using Python, JavaScript, AWS, and SQL, and I’m excited to apply my skills as a programmer and data scientist to create meaningful, user-centered software.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
Django
Expert
SQL
Expert
Android
Expert
Kotlin
Expert
React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
MySQL
Expert
AWS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
React Native
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
Java
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
PyTorch
Intermediate
Go
Intermediate
TensorFlow
Intermediate
iOS
Intermediate
Swift
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Android Software Developer (Contract) at Stuck At Home LLC
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end overhaul of a legacy Android app, migrating key screens to Jetpack Compose and refactoring MVVM with ViewModel, Flows, and navigation to streamline data flow and speed up iterations. Developed and maintained Room (SQLLite) databases, including SQL-based migrations, queries, and TypeConverters, to improve data integrity and performance. Fixed Firestore serialization and incremental sync using Kotlin coroutines for reliable background work and offline access. Standardized device permissions and foreground-service behavior; added unit (JUnit) and instrumentation (Espresso) tests for authentication, syncing, and permissions; reduced app size by about 40%.
Software Engineer Intern at Foundation Medicine
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Developed and tested components used in the genomics analysis pipeline, primarily in Python and AWS, aligned with established software design principles. Implemented code changes for GitHub Enterprise releases; planned deliverables in an agile environment with Jira; provided updates during stand-ups across cross-functional teams. Enhanced quality checks across 3.6 million data points by building a Python project to compare genetic variant databases and detect curatorial mistakes.
Remote Student Intern at University of California, San Francisco – Department of Laboratory Medicine
December 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Added features to a genomics web application using Python, Django, and JavaScript. Created initial user submission pages and custom tracks, building MySQL databases for both. Deployed the app to a cloud server after major updates. Developed an initial Django REST Framework API to enable concurrent analysis of multiple cases.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Minor in Data Science at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment