Calina Winfield
Snellville, GA 30078 || (678)XXX-XXXX || cwinfield1@ggc.edu
Software Development Student
Hard-working and dedicated AP Honor Graduate currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with a concentration in Software Development. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for technology, I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to real-world challenges. I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to innovative IT solutions.
Education
Georgia Gwinnett College
Jan 2021 - May 2027 || GPA: 3.8
Relevant Coursework:
- Algorithms/Advanced Programming
- Communicating in the Business
- Digital Media
- Intermediate Programming
- Introduction to Info Systems
- Introduction to Networks
- Intro to Computing
- Intro to Databases
- Principles of Management
- Programming Fundamentals
- Software Development I
- Software Development II
- Software Development Project
- Software Testing and QA
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Development
- Web Professional Pract & Ethics
- Web Technologies
Work Experience
TELUS International — Online Task Contributor
Dec 2024 - Nov 2025
- Analyzed and rated content relevance to search terms while reviewing language for grammar, tone, and cultural appropriateness.
- Improved a major search engine's quality by evaluating web content.
Projects
Personal Portfolio & Coursework Directory | HTML5, CSS3, cPanel, GGC Domains
Jan 2025 - Current
- Built and deployed a live responsive portfolio homepage using HTML5 and CSS3 layout architectures.
- Managed server deployment and directory hosting structures utilizing cPanel web hosting tools.
- Separated design aspects into a global style framework (global.css) to ensure visual consistency and code reusability.
- Leveraged browser developer tools to assess CSS inheritance, perform cross-browser layout debugging, and optimize asset loading.
Free Online Testing Site | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3
Completed | March 2026 - April 2026
- Built a PHP and MySQL web app with automated quiz scoring, user registration, profile editing, and avatar image uploads.
- Implemented distinct user and admin roles, giving admins elevated privileges to modify user data and review comprehensive score tables.
- Structured SQL schemas to securely store, map, and query relational data between user profiles and multiple quiz attempts.
Mock APATH Site | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3
Completed | April 2026 - May 2026
- Architected a relational database featuring multiple joined tables using phpMyAdmin to handle complex, relational data aggregation efficiently.
- Programmed a server-side PHP authentication system utilizing role-based access control (RBAC) to securely manage varied user account types and permissions.
- Formulated optimized SQL queries to execute seamless CRUD operations based on real-time user interaction.
- Utilized backend validation and session tracking to protect sensitive routing pathways and maintain state across user sessions.
Mock Online Store | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3
Completed | April 2026 - May 2026
- Architected a full-stack mock online store utilizing PHP server-side logic and phpMyAdmin to manage user accounts and dynamic product inventories.
- Engineered a custom session-based shopping cart algorithm to handle multi-page persistence of user selections, item quantities, and financial totals.
- Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) separating customer storefront interfaces from administrative back-office inventory dashboards.
- Structured reusable presentation layouts with modular CSS styling to ensure uniform rendering across distinct transactional workflows.
Visual Portfolio Web App | roles of Documentation Lead & Data Modeler
Jan 2026 - May 2026
- Helped to architect a scalable NoSQL database layout in MongoDB, establishing optimized document relationships and collections to support complex portfolio rendering.
- Implemented object data modeling (ODM) via Mongoose to enforce strict schema validation, data integrity, and backend type safety.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation, including user stories narratives and system architecture diagrams, to align team development with core requirements.
- Helped to manage sprint workflows and tracked deliverables by configuring Epics, User Stories, and sub-tasks within JIRA.
- Facilitated Agile practices, leading backlog refinement sessions and estimating task complexities using Story Points to optimize team velocity.
Sports Stats Game | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3
In Progress | Sept 2026 - Oct 2026
- Developed an interactive, responsive sports trivia game using vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Uses public APIs from ESPN to get stat information, and plugs the information into the game.
- Integrated the browser localStorage API to keep user streak data across sessions, ensuring continuous gameplay without requiring backend authentication.
- Designed robust DOM manipulation logic to freeze interactive elements during feedback evaluation.
StayUp | HTML5, CSS3, Electron, MediaPipe, SQLite, browser storage
In Progress | Sept 2026 - Current
- Built an on-device tracking pipeline using MediaPipe Face Mesh and Pose Landmarkers, calculating Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) and head pitch/yaw for live drowsiness and posture detection.
- Reduced inference to 1–2 FPS to minimize CPU/GPU overhead and preserve battery life during continuous background monitoring.
- Developed a desktop interface featuring a collapsible icon sidebar and custom calibration tools to deliver low-friction notifications and reduce false alerts.
*Non-Development Project*
Personal Home Media Server (Jellyfin)
In Progress | Sept 2026 - Current
- Refurbished legacy laptop hardware by upgrading mechanical HDD to high-speed SSD, reducing system boot times and I/O bottlenecks.
- Deployed and maintained an open-source Jellyfin media server, configuring secure user authentication and automated library indexing.
- Implemented local network routing and port management to support low-latency streaming across concurrent mobile, web, and desktop clients.
Links
- GitHub: https://github.com/CalinaWinfield
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calina-winfield-aa1ab4315/
- Website: https://cwinfield.xo.je/index.html
⮤ same website as this current website, but for AFTER graduating
(hosted by InfinityFree, rather than GGC)
Skills
- Adept with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel
- Databases (MySQL, MongoDB, MS Access)
- Web Dev Languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Computer Programming
Certificates
- MySQL Essential Training (LinkedIn)
- Learning Office 2024: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (LinkedIn)
- Introduction to Web Design and Development (LinkedIn)
- Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management (LinkedIn)
- A Guide to Understanding Ethics in Technology (LinkedIn)
- Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals (LinkedIn)
- Ethics in Cybersecurity (LinkedIn)
- Understanding Intellectual Property (LinkedIn)
- Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications (LinkedIn)