Resume

Rita Lei

ritalei123@gmail.com | (929) 278-7789 | GitHub | LinkedIn

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Expected May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Web Science

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Foundations of Computer Science, Computer Organization, Principles of Software, Introduction to Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Design and Documentation, Programming Languages, Web Systems Development, Managing IT Resources, Foundations of Human Computer Interaction

Awards: RPI Fall 2024 Dean's Honor List, RPI Summer 2024 Dean's Honor List, Rensselaer Leadership Award

Experience

NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Student Assistant - Software Engineer Intern, Albany, NY

February 2024 - Present
  • Revise and document Meta Assembly (MASM) legacy code affected by defective UNISYS OS 2200 functions, and utilizing SQL to query and update State programs that use these faulty calls.
  • Manage automated job processing with OpCon to ensure successful execution.
  • Collaborate with support staff to enhance performance and reliability of the State Welfare Management System.

Rensselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS)

Submitty Developer, Troy, NY

September 2023 - December 2023
  • Collaborated with a 25-member team to enhance the Assignment Extensions feature in Submitty.
  • Utilized PHP for debugging and improving documentation.
  • Conducted pull request reviews and testing with Cypress to ensure code quality.

RPI Office of Student Living and Learning

Clerical Assistant, Troy, NY

September 2022 - Present
  • Manage phone inquiries and provide timely information to students and staff.
  • Assist with data entry and oversee residential key management and lock-out situations.

Technical Skills & Projects

Programming: Python, C++, C, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL, MIPS Assembly, MASM Assembly
Data Management: Data Structures, mySQL, Oracle, Handling Large Data Sets
Tools & Cloud Platforms: GitHub, Azure, Microsoft Office, Canva, RStudio, OpCon, Unisys Mainframe, APIs
Additional Skills: Agile Methodology, Project Management, Time Management, Documentation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

RookCook

Lead and Developer

May 2024 - August 2024
  • Directed a team of 5 in developing a home cooking enhancement platform.
  • Employed design patterns and best practices to enhance code maintainability and scalability.
  • Led a CSS redesign to improve visual appeal and usability.

CapitalTravel

Co-Lead and Developer

September 2023 - December 2023
  • Developed a web app connecting students for affordable travel through Amtrak group discounts.
  • Collaborated within a team using GitHub for version control and task management.

Professional Affiliations & Mentorship

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

Member

September 2022 - Present

Participate in professional development and networking events.

RPI ACM-W

Mentor

September 2023 - May 2024

Mentored two freshmen, offering guidance and support to help them transition smoothly into campus life.