Yanina Miller
Software Engineer

I am a software engineer in Santa Cruz, CA focused on building reliable tools, automation, and AI-assisted products across web, cloud, and data workflows.

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Santa Cruz, CA
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Skills

Languages

C/C++, Java, Python, PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS

Libraries

NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, Tesseract OCR

Frameworks and Platforms

Django, FastAPI, CMS/LMS (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal)

Cloud and AI Tools

AWS (Lambda), Google Cloud, Vertex AI

Embedded and Prototyping

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting

Developer Tools

Git, VS Code, JetBrains, Eclipse, Jupyter, FTP/SFTP, phpMyAdmin, Apache

Certifications

OpenEDG Python Institute, C++ Institute, GitHub, Google UX

Experience

Founder, Engineer · USASUPPORTSUA

San Rafael, CA · March 2022 to Present
  • Founded a volunteer edutainment organization serving Ukrainian children, reaching 300+ participants.
  • Designed a decentralized operating model for low-tech, distributed volunteers across time zones.
  • Built workflow automation using PHP, chatbots, AWS, Zapier, and Zoom API integrations.

College Instructor · College of Marin

Kentfield, CA · January 2019 to June 2023
  • Developed a science-based course spanning cosmetic chemistry, psychology, history, sustainability, and circular economy.
  • Taught in person, online, and hybrid classes with lab equipment and 3D printed components.

Founding Engineer · WEBUS

Kyiv, Ukraine · June 2007 to October 2015
  • Grew a small software company into a lead web-development agency delivering web and mobile applications.
  • Led cybersecurity countermeasures during the russian invasion to maintain uninterrupted national news coverage for ~46M people.
  • Built SEO-optimized CMS templates and clear guides for non-technical users.

Clients: European Union, 5th TV Channel, National Bank of Ukraine, cybersecurity sector, small and mid-size businesses.

Projects

Flowhouse

Python, React Native, Firebase, Toolhouse, JS, HTML/CSS

Cross-platform chatbot to streamline issue reporting and facility management in vertical communities.

C++ to Java

C++, Java

Re-wrote C++ programs in Java to better understand language differences and tradeoffs.

HybridWar RAG

Python, Google Cloud, Vertex AI, Pandas

Retrieval-augmented system for structured research and question answering using curated sources.

Education

University of California Santa Cruz

B.S. Computer Science · Expected August 2028

Olli Scholarship Winner

Coursework: Applied Machine Learning (Deep Learning), Machine Learning (Data Analysis and Empirical Methods), Data Structures and Algorithms, Principles of Computer Systems Designs

AWS Cloud Institute

Expected June 2027

AWS exclusive grant recipient

Coursework: Cloud Foundations, Developer Fundamentals, Cloud Operations
Skills: Python, AWS Lambda, S3, Bedrock, Rekognition, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CDK, DevOps monitoring, Git

College of Marin

AS-T Mathematics, AS General Business, Economics · January 2016 to May 2025

MESA Graduate

Coursework: Java, C++, DSA (C++ and Java), Arduino, Assembly MIPS32, Environmental Economy

Contact

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