Lulya Haile

• Developed a safety app utilizing React and TypeScript, integrating location tracking and local resources. • Conducted user research with local youth to inform UI/UX decisions, enhancing accessibility and usability. • Collaborated with a team at Peacework, a startup focused on innovative solutions for community safety.

• Selected for an invite-only 11-week AWS Cloud Practitioner Reachback Cohort (Aug-Oct 2025). • Currently completing five required training classes in AWS Cloud architecture, security, and compliance, with mentorship from AWS Solutions Architects to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

• Collaborated with faculty and students to improve course engagement and learning outcomes. • Assisted students in grasping HCI concepts such as Contextual Inquiry, Ideation, Prototyping, User Testing, etc. • Conducted weekly sessions to facilitate project ideation and design, fostering user-centered prototype development.

• Promoted club events through engaging posts on Instagram, GroupMe, and newsletters, reaching 100s students. • Collaborated with professors, university clubs, and industry professionals to enhance visibility at UVA. • Developed strong communication and marketing skills while fostering community engagement.

• Designed and coordinated engaging events to promote technical growth for women in tech. • Developed beginner-friendly workshops and mentorship programs to enhance hackathon accessibility. • Collaborated with a dedicated team to foster confidence and community connections among participants.

• Collaborated with committee members to organize impactful professional development events for the CORE Scholars community. • Designed and distributed a comprehensive newsletter that provided career guidance and highlighted student organizations. • Enhanced scholars’ academic and professional growth by sharing valuable resources and upcoming opportunities.

• Participated in an intensive, project-based program focused on user-centered software design and prototyping. • Applied HCI methods such as wireframing, storyboarding, and usability evaluation to enhance user experience. • Led user research and iterative design cycles, integrating feedback from stakeholders and local clients.

• Reviewed and processed over 500 resumes, enhancing candidate selection and streamlining the interview process. • Assisted in E-Verify and onboarding using ADP, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. • Improved HR operations by managing employee information and payroll data, leading to increased data accuracy.

• Complete various excel projects that require organization of data through pivot tables and the creation of data tables through budgeting • Develop presentation skills by creating slides, researching, and speaking with a group of people on topics related to business • Gained foundational knowledge in marketing, HR, and finance through the Intro to Business course at SOFIA.