Alexa Rose Spaventa

University of Pittsburgh | Computer Science | Digital Narrative and Interactive Design

About Me: Hi! I’m Alexa Spaventa. I’m a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying Computer Science and Digital Narrative. In my spare time I love to attend Hackathons with my friends to make games and apps. This website is designed to show off some of those projects and additionally it contains some of my work experience and coursework. Hope you like it!

Resume

Education

Honors College at University of Pittsburgh May 2023

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.88/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design

Selected Coursework: Algorithms and Data Structures, Intermediate programming with Java, Computer Organization & Assembly Language, Big Ideas in Computing and Information, Discrete Structures

Experience

University of Pittsburgh, School of Computing and Information
TA for Big Ideas in Computing and Information, August 2020 - Present
Teaching 30 students in Python lab with a focus on Pandas, Git, and GitHub.

University of Pittsburgh, Office of New Students Programs
First Year Mentor, April 2020 - Present
Planned, advertised, and facilitated events for over 4,000 incoming students to Pitt.

Science Outreach Club
Data Jam Mentor, January 2020 - Present
Assisted high school students in creating data driven research projects, in order to improve their understanding of statistical concepts and data visualization using Tableau and Minitab.

University of Pittsburgh, School of Computing and Information
iServes Intern, January 2020 - Present
Developed a new website for a nonprofit, Camp Guyasuta. Improved mobile website accessibility and readability.

Skills

Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, Pandas, HTML, CSS, MIPS

Tools: GitHub, Tableau, Minitab, Adobe XD, GIMP, Audacity

Other: Web Design, Social Media Management, Public Speaking