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Hi, I'm Angelica Bain!

I'm a third year at the University of Virginia studying Computer Science. Reach out if you'd like to learn more!

About

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    I'm a third-year Computer Science and Chinese Language and Literature student at the University of Virginia with interests in AI innovations, robotics, cybersecurity, and software development.

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    Currently, I'm studying abroad in Taiwan, where I'm exploring global technology trends and strengthening my Mandarin skills!

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    Previously, I led the Hacker Experience Team for the Women in Computer Science Hackathon Committee and actively participate in tech communities like ML@UVA and ProjectCode.

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    Outside of tech, I enjoy staying active through outdoor activities and sports, balancing my academic life with involvement in the Club Pickleball Team and Outdoors Club.

Experience

  • Intuit

    Backend Software Engineering Intern , Intuit

    May, 2025 - August, 2025

    • Improved pipeline performance and reduced computational costs on the Verified Identity Network team
    • Contributed to secure API and authentication development through rigorous unit and integration testing
    • Worked in Agile sprints, ensuring backend systems were reliable, maintainable, and well-documented

  • Collaborative Robotics Lab

    Undergraduate Research Assistant , Collaborative Robotics Lab

    March, 2025 - May, 2025

    • Designed and ran user studies to analyze how robotic speech and movement affect human trust
    • Contributed to the development of adaptive models for trust calibration in human-robot interaction
    • Helped shape experimental design in high vs. low cognitive load scenarios, combining psychology and robotics

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    Chinese Immersion Program for Cybersecurity Students , Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    May, 2024 - May, 2025

    • Awared a competitive Department of Defense fellowship to enhance Chinese language skills for cybersecurity
    • Completed 200+ hours in a 10-week summer program, with continued activities throughout the school year, including tutoring, asynchronous assignments, and monthly cybersecurity lectures
    • Developed and presented projects, including cybersecurity case studies in Mandarin, demonstrating proficiency in language and cybersecurity concepts

  • George Mason University

    AI Scholar Intern , George Mason University

    May, 2023 - June, 2023

    • Learned from professors and graduate students at George Mason University as part of a Department of Defense-sponsored project
    • Expanded AI knowledge through studying Raspberry Pi software, hardware, and libraries like OpenCV
    • Created a final project using OpenCV and Python with potential applications in Search and Rescue (SAR)

recent projects

Personal Portfolio Website

This project serves as a platform to showcase my work, connect with professionals, and share my experiences while exploring React, animations, and UX/UI design principles. As my first website, it has been an invaluable learning experience that has enhanced my skills!

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
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ML4UVA: Satellite-Based Carbon Sequestration Estimation

Developed a custom convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture using Keras to classify multi-spectral Landsat 8 satellite imagery. Achieved 89% validation accuracy in segmenting Virginia’s wetlands, contributing to climate-focused machine learning research.

  • Python
  • Keras
  • scikit-learn
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