Howdy! I’m Vanessa Dickerson, a junior majoring in computer science and minoring in statistics at Texas A&M University. I currently work in software engineering at a civil engineering firm. I’m passionate about serving and advocating for my community, developing new and innovative solutions to unsolved problems, and optimizing my life.
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Work
Incoming TecDP Intern
2025-05-19
— Future
Web Application Development Intern
2024-05-13
— Present
Created and deployed full-stack progressive web applications using cutting-edge technologies, and built, architected, and deployed numerous cloud systems currently in production in my community.
- Developed a Flood Early Warning System application from the ground up for the City of Bryan, currently in deployment on AWS Amplify
- Designed a scalable, well-tested, and stateless alert system that near instantly messages the appropriate users over AWS SNS based on dynamic gauge thresholds and alert statuses
- Created SQL schemas, backend API architecture, and React-based frontends for data retrieval, visualisation, and client interaction
- Integrated cloud-based architecture, utilizing AWS S3 buckets for image retrieval and upload, Auth0 authentication linking to database permissions, and integrations with external vendors
Volunteer
Transcend, Texas A&M University
President
2024-05-01
— Present
Led advocacy and information delivery for transgender students at TAMU.
- Collaborated with faculty and clubs to deliver transition resources
- Engaged in activism to combat anti-trans decisions alongside the Queer Empowerment Council
Education
Texas A&M University
2022-08-01
— 2026-05-01
Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
Courses
- Foundations of Software Engineering
- Programming Languages
- Cloud Computing
- Machine Learning
- Analysis & Design of Algorithms
- Intro to Computer Systems
Skills
Software Engineering
Python, C++, JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, Flask, CI/CD, and AgileCloud & Infrastructure
AWS Amplify, AWS S3, AWS RDS, AWS SNS, .NET, and AzureMachine Learning
Neural Networks, Model Deployment, and Data ScienceLanguages
English
Native speaker