Trang Nguyen

Computer Science Student

I’m a first-year computer science student at UC San Diego. I’ve built projects in Python and mobile app development, from analyzing camera data to mapping community resources.

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Featured Projects

Python · CSV / 2026

Digital Camera Data Analysis

I wrote a Python program that groups cameras by release year and calculates the average included storage. I split the program into functions for reading the CSV, handling missing values, and formatting results.

Research · Prototype Design / 2025

Retinoblastoma Screening Prototype

I co-authored a paper reviewing AI approaches to early retinoblastoma detection and designed a visual prototype exploring how a vision transformer might support screening.

JavaScript · Mobile / 2024

Fem-I Mobile App

I built a resource map and a prototype chatbot to help people find free menstrual products. I researched hours and availability for over 60 Southern California locations. The project was a 2024 Technovation Girls semifinalist.

Experience & Leadership

HeadStart Fellowship

Technology Vertical Fellow

Sep 2026 — Present

Selected as one of 55 fellows in a national program. I develop technical and professional skills through one-on-one mentorship and career workshops.

The Sophia Consulting Firm

Digital Marketing Apprentice

Nov 2025 — Nov 2026

Produced videos that received more than 5,000 views across YouTube and LinkedIn, and turned hour-long scientific discussions into short articles.

JS Construction Clean-Up, Inc.

Summer Intern

Jun 2025 — Jul 2025

Managed weekly payroll for more than 50 employees in Excel and documented customer feedback from over 200 calls.

Multi-Cultural Society

Co-Founder and President

Aug 2022 — May 2026

Led a board that planned at least six campus events each year and partnered with a nonprofit to raise over $4,200 for meals and school supplies in Eswatini.

About Me

I’m pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at UC San Diego, with an expected graduation in June 2030. My coursework includes introductory programming and Calculus II.

Technical Skills

Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Swift, SwiftUI, and Thunkable

Certificates & Programs