Profile
Melody Gatan
Software Engineer | Full-Stack Dev | Matcha Connoisseur
I build full-stack apps by day and drink way too much matcha by night. Fresh CS grad from CSULB, 2nd place at MarinaHacks, and always looking for the next thing to build. Open to work! 👋
🎓 CSULB CS Grad '25☕ Matcha Connoisseur
Long Beach, CA
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Experience
Software Engineer (Contract)
Modo Matcha
July 2025
- Engineered an enterprise-grade kitchen display system using TypeScript and Next.js, processing 145+ concurrent orders with sub-second latency and achieving 100% system uptime during the official Sega × Demon Slayer collab event.
- Architected real-time order management platform utilizing distributed Firestore database, enabling seamless coordination between front-of-house and kitchen operations with automatic order archiving.
Web Developer
CSULB Esports Association
Sept 2023 – July 2024
- Reduced database query response time by 60% through PHP/MySQL optimization, serving 500+ users with 99.2% uptime.
- Decreased manual registration processing time by 75% by engineering automated player tryouts system with PHP/MySQL, successfully processing 200+ signups per season with zero data loss.
Secretary
Women in Computing (WiC) – CSULB
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
- Increased member engagement by 35% by automating weekly newsletter delivery to 150+ members using MailChimp with targeted content strategy.
- Boosted workshop attendance by 45% coordinating 8 technical workshops with 35+ attendees each.
- Maintained digital archives for 20+ organization documents and meeting notes.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
Aug 2021 – Present
- Process 100+ daily orders while maintaining 98% accuracy rate and trained 3 new team members.
- Troubleshoot inventory management software issues for team of 8.
Projects
Technical Skills
Languages
Web Development
Databases
Tools & Technologies
Education
California State University, Long Beach
B.S. in Computer Science (GPA: 3.66)
Graduated December 2025
Relevant Coursework:
Data Structures, Algorithms, Discrete Structures, Database Fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming, System Programming, Operating Systems, Mobile App Development.
Honors:
President's List (3x) | Dean's List (2x)
Affiliations:
WiC (Women in Computing), ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
Contact Me
Get in Touch
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