Summary
Giana A is a Cloud Engineer and journalist-turned-technologist with nine years of cross-disciplinary experience building backend systems, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and crafting inclusive communications. She blends hands-on skills in Python, Java, SQL, React, Kubernetes and MsSQL with a background in storytelling, policy research, and multimedia content to drive equitable outcomes in STEM and higher education. At American Express she has contributed to logging frameworks and Retool API integrations that improved data ingestion, query performance, and compliance efficiencies. A DePaul alumna and Grace Hopper Scholar, she pairs technical problem-solving with community leadership—former SHPE chapter president and mentor in multiple fellowships—to expand access for underrepresented students. Notably, her work spans both product-impacting engineering (estimated large stakeholder savings) and on-the-ground advocacy, reflecting a rare mix of systems thinking and narrative-driven strategy.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & Journalism, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & Journalism at DePaul University
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at William R Boone High School
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies, Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies at Valencia College
Spanish, Sign languages, English