CHLOE NGUYEN
CHLOE NGUYEN
I'm a Software Engineer at Wayfair and I’m obsessed with creating, whether it’s a loaf of roasted garlic parmesan sourdough or customized blind boxes of 3D printed figures of my loved ones.
My passion for problem-solving is rooted in a simple truth: the most meaningful work happens when technology meets human need. I once cried at a video about a retired British Royal Marine with Parkinson's disease and his family feeling the instant relief as the Deep Brain Stimulation device was turned on, and that moment has stayed with me ever since. Today, I’m driven by the challenge of solving complex, messy problems, not just for the sake of efficiency, but to create tools that tangibly improve how people live and work. My goal is to apply my skills to where 'making it work' means making someone's day-to-day life better.
Resume
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Recent Experience
Each role has provided me with unique challenges and opportunities for growth, helping me to refine my abilities and contribute meaningfully to the teams and work I've been a part of.
Machine Learning Fellow
May 2023 - May 2024
Participating in the 12-month Break Through Tech AI program by Cornell Tech to master the skills necessary to become a successful Machine Learning Engineer by completing MLE curriculum and Accenture’s challenge.
A2R Lab Research Assistant
May 2023 - May 2024
Contributing to the development of a novel, open-source GPU-accelerated library, GRiD, focusing on computing rigid body dynamics, implementing Inverse Dynamics Spatial Vector Algebra algorithm.
Software Engineer II
July 2024 - present
Engineered scalable backend systems and internal platforms that consolidated fragmented workflows, cut manual processing time by up to 60%, and enhanced system reliability across 10+ services.
Personal Projects
Here are some projects I worked on that have provided me a valuable opportunity to explore innovative solutions to real-world problems and develop skills that classrooms can’t teach.
nailARt
A passion project of mine to help design and visualize nail designs
Tools: Figma, React Native Expo, Node JS, MongoDB, SendGrid, JavaScript
Study Buddies
A UI/UX project creating a platform for Columbia students to find study buddies
Tools: Balsamiq, Figma
Dazed
A project to implement a dream journaling app incorporating AI Images.
Tools: Figma, React Native Expo, TypeScript
Xlack
A database project to create a messaging platform that mimics Slack
Tools: PostgreSQL, Python, Jinja, Flask
Labor of Love
Outside of computer science, I have developed a profound passion for the art of nail design and film photography. These two hobbies have become a deeply cherished pursuit that brings me immense joy and fulfillment on a daily basis.