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I’m a mission-driven software engineer specializing in full-stack development and applied AI/ML. I’ve built production-ready mobile and web apps with clean architecture and a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability. As a former U.S. Navy professional, I bring discipline, ownership, and a calm, problem-solving mindset to engineering teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable software.…I’m a mission-driven software engineer specializing in full-stack development and applied AI/ML. I’ve built production-ready mobile and web apps with clean architecture and a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability. As a former U.S. Navy professional, I bring discipline, ownership, and a calm, problem-solving mindset to engineering teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable software.

Isabella Valentino

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I’m a mission-driven software engineer specializing in full-stack development and applied AI/ML. I’ve built production-ready mobile and web apps with clean architecture and a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability. As a former U.S. Navy professional, I bring discipline, ownership, and a calm, problem-solving mindset to engineering teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable software.…I’m a mission-driven software engineer specializing in full-stack development and applied AI/ML. I’ve built production-ready mobile and web apps with clean architecture and a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability. As a former U.S. Navy professional, I bring discipline, ownership, and a calm, problem-solving mindset to engineering teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable software.

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I’m a mission-driven software engineer specializing in full-stack development and applied AI/ML. I’ve built production-ready mobile and web apps with clean architecture and a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability.

As a former U.S. Navy professional, I bring discipline, ownership, and a calm, problem-solving mindset to engineering teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable software.

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Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer at Beeline

October 1, 2025 - Present

Built and maintained a full-stack mobile application using React Native (Expo), Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma, deployed via Render. Implemented Firebase authentication and integrated third-party APIs (iNaturalist, PlantNet) for real-time plant identification and data enrichment. Designed a custom “smart layer” to classify pollinator-friendly plants using API data and internal logic. Engineered interactive map-based discovery features and led UX improvements through onboarding enhancements, user testing, and Agile collaboration via GitHub.

Lead Software Engineer at Poliscope

May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Developed a full stack web application using Flask and TextBlob to analyze political sentiment and media bias. Implemented real-time sentiment scoring and bias tilt visualization across news sources. Designed a calm, minimalist UI aligned with Figma prototypes to reduce user stress. Conducted Think Aloud usability testing to refine performance, accessibility, and clarity.

NMCI INTERN at U.S. Navy

December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Played a key role in troubleshooting over 300 systems in a large-scale enterprise environment. Migrated 50,000+ user accounts to Flank Speed cloud systems. Gained hands-on experience with networking, system administration, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

MASTER-AT-ARMS at U.S. Navy

November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2022

Delivered security, emergency response, and operational support in high-stakes environments. Protected high value assets and supported presidential level events. Led investigations and reports under UCMJ standards, demonstrating attention to detail and accountability.