Award-Winning Technologist
Building seamless, secure & scalable solutions... One app at a time.
Trusted by many great organizations
Hi, I'm
Emily
Portalatín-Méndez
Available for new opportunities
A software engineer with experience building scalable applications, managing engineering teams, and modernizing systems across startups and public-sector organizations.
I’ve led platform architecture and development at Evrica Technologies, supported mission-critical ServiceNow operations for NASA, and delivered end-to-end solutions across multiple early-stage teams.
I’m completing my M.S. in Information Systems while building tools that blend automation, AI, and secure cloud design.
Note: This website was built from scratch.
Built with NextJS, TailwindCSS, and Supabase.
Master's Degree (2025 - 2027)
Information Systems, CUNY Baruch College
Bachelor's Degree (2010 - 2025)
Computer Science, CUNY Lehman College
Professional Projects
A showcase of professional web development projects featuring cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions
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Independent Projects
A collection of personal passion projects exploring innovative technologies and creative solutions
Technical Domain Expertise
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, performant, and modern web applications
Next.js
Full-stack React framework for building modern web applications with server-side rendering and static generation
TailwindCSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development with consistent design systems and responsive layouts
Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative providing database, authentication, and real-time subscriptions
JavaScript
Enables interactive interfaces, client-side logic, and seamless full stack development across the modern web
Python
Versatile programming language for backend development, data analysis, and automation scripting
SQL
Structured Query Language for database management, data analysis, and complex data operations
Node Package Manager
Package manager for JavaScript dependencies and streamlining development workflows
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud computing platform for scalable infrastructure, data analytics, and machine learning services
Visual Studio Code
Powerful code editor with extensive extensions, debugging tools, and integrated development features
OpenAI
Leading AI platform providing GPT models, API access, and cutting-edge language model capabilities for applications
Claude
Anthropic's advanced AI assistant with strong reasoning capabilities, safety focus, and comprehensive API integration
Mixtral
Mistral AI's mixture of experts model delivering high performance and efficiency for complex language tasks
LLaMA
Meta's open-source Large Language Model family providing powerful foundation models for research and development
DeepSeek
Advanced language models from DeepSeek AI focusing on reasoning, coding, and mathematical problem-solving capabilities
Qwen
Alibaba's Qwen language model series offering multilingual capabilities and strong performance across diverse AI tasks
Work Experience
A journey through my professional career, highlighting key roles and achievements that have shaped my expertise.
Application Development Consultant
Club Crochet
Managing project deliverables directly with the Founder/CEO, Operations Manager, and Technical Lead to create and execute design plans. Established resources, integrations, and documentation for newly introduced projects for enhanced communication between teams.
Project Management Instructor
Lehman College, School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies
Teaching Fundamentals of Project Management in a 10-week remote course. Instructing professionals, career changers, and entrepreneurs on essential project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and team communication strategies applicable across any industry.
Technology Manager
Evrica Technologies Inc.
Leading a team of 5 developers in building scalable web applications using NextJS, TailwindCSS, and Supabase. Determined hybrid monolithic & microservices architecture that improved system performance by 40% and reduced deployment time by 60%
Software Web Developer III
NASA | National Aeronautics & Space Agency
Office of NASA End-User Services for Innovation & Transformation (NEST) on project deliverables with impact on 50,000+ NASA database users. Managed distributed ServiceNow communications upon issuance of 25+ support tickets per month while contributing to user story developments.
Lead Software Engineer
Arkham Storage Inc.
Directed business development, technical documentation, and team onboarding processes to drive startup success during initial market launch. Utilized JavaScript, React.js, and Electron for Desktop App via Github and Google Cloud platforms to achieve company goals.
IT Analyst
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
Geospatial information systems analytics managed within ServiceNow instances. Established onboarding documentation, mentorship, and training for junior developers.
InfoTech Manager
5 Star Signals International
Started my professional journey analyzing apps and learning industry best practices. Gained experience in version control, agile methodologies, and collaborative development workflows.
Awards
A curated collection of professional recognitions and achievements highlighting excellence in technology and innovation
Best Presentation
Recognized for innovative public speaking at Lehman College
IEEE WiSC Scholar
Growing the technical community of women in services computing worldwide
Perfect Pitch Winner
Pitching competition demonstrating an AI job search application
Sponsored Winner
Global blockchain competition building decentralized apps for social impact
Blackstone Scholar
Demonstrated public speaking and leadership skills among 500+ students
Grand Prize Winner
Designing and programming a Biometric Authentication Blockchain Solution
Best Presentation
Recognized for innovative public speaking at Lehman College
IEEE WiSC Scholar
Growing the technical community of women in services computing worldwide
Perfect Pitch Winner
Pitching competition demonstrating an AI job search application
Sponsored Winner
Global blockchain competition building decentralized apps for social impact
Blackstone Scholar
Demonstrated public speaking and leadership skills among 500+ students
Grand Prize Winner
Designing and programming a Biometric Authentication Blockchain Solution
Publications
Peer-reviewed research and technical articles exploring the intersection of AI, data science, and innovative design
Deep Learning with Biomimicry
Journal of Design and Science
MIT Press & Media Labs • 2019
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomimicry, examining how natural systems inspire neural network architectures and deep learning approaches for solving complex computational problems.
Enhancing Urban Data Analysis through Large Language Models
Human LLM Interaction Workshop
HRI-24 Workshop • 2024
A case study demonstrating how large language models can enhance urban data analysis, specifically examining NYC 311 service requests to extract actionable insights and improve city services.
From Yours Truly
Latest updates, insights, and musings on the world of technology and beyond
