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Melody Gatan
Full-Stack Developer · AI Tinkerer · Matcha Connoisseur
01 — INTRO
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.
Selected Work
Projects
Things I've built end-to-end — from AI-powered products to a CNN trained from scratch. Tap any card to open the liner notes, or jump straight to the code or a live demo.
Where I've Worked
Experience
01
CEWeb Developer
CSULB Esports Association · Sep 2023 – Jul 2024
Sep 2023 – Jul 2024
Web Developer
CSULB Esports Association · Sep 2023 – Jul 2024
- Cut tournament site query response time ~60% and reduced manual registration processing ~75% per season by refactoring PHP/MySQL queries with database indexes and building a self-serve signup system that handled 200+ users with automated roster validation.
02
WiSecretary
Women in Computing (WiC) – CSULB · Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
Secretary
Women in Computing (WiC) – CSULB · Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
- Grew workshop attendance ~45% over the year by running a monthly MailChimp newsletter to 150+ members with event spotlights and recap content.
03
TFulfillment Expert
Target · Aug 2021 – Present
Aug 2021 – Present
Fulfillment Expert
Target · Aug 2021 – Present
- Met daily fulfillment deadlines in a high-volume store by accurately processing online orders, tracking inventory, restocking shelves, and coordinating shipping handoffs with team members.
Toolbox
Technical Skills
Languages
JavaScript
Language
TypeScript
3 projects
Python
5 projects
Java
Language
C++
Language
C#
Language
Kotlin
Language
SQL
Language
Web
React
Used in Cafinity
Next.js
2 projects
Node.js
Framework
Express
Framework
Tailwind CSS
3 projects
HTML5
Framework
CSS3
Framework
PHP
Framework
Databases
MySQL
Database
Firebase
2 projects
MongoDB
Database
Tools
Git
Tool
VS Code
Tool
AWS
Used in Rift Rewind
Linux
Tool
Background
Education
Release
California State University, Long Beach
B.S. in Computer Science · GPA 3.66
Released Dec 2025
- Coursework
- Machine LearningDistributed ComputingAlgorithmsDatabase SystemsOperating SystemsComputer SecuritySoftware EngineeringSystem Programming (C++)
- Honors
President's List (3×) · Dean's List (2×)
- Affiliations
- WiC — Women in ComputingACMSWE — Society of Women Engineers
Side B
Let's Make Something
Have a question or want to build something together? My inbox is always open — I'll get back to you as soon as I can.