Summary
Bilal Baeza is a driven culinary professional and self-taught programmer with a decade of hands-on experience across kitchens and tech projects. Rising from dishwasher to sous-chef and manager, he now brings disciplined operational skills to his role as a cook at Noodles & Company while maintaining a strong appetite for continuous learning. He began coding in middle school, taught a C++ game development class, and serves as Lead Programmer for an indie studio, showing a rare blend of creative technical work alongside hospitality leadership. Bilal thrives in transparent, employee-centered cultures and consistently seeks new skills to bridge practical execution with innovation. Based in Lansing, Michigan, he leverages cross-industry experience to adapt quickly, mentor peers, and improve workflows both on the line and in code.
10 years of coding experience
General Diploma, General Diploma at Grand Ledge High School