Alejandro
Mendez

Recent Computer Science Graduate

Recent graduate looking for work who enjoys learning and improving through hard work and perseverence.


Campus Involvement

During college, I worked on multiple departments and organizations that aimed to help students. Here's the departments:

Covid-19 Liaison Staff, Queens College

Oct 2022 - May 2023

  • Identify and document individuals who have come into close contact with COVID-19 positive individuals. This includes obtaining information about the dates, locations, and duration of contact.
  • Use contact tracing apps, databases, or software tools to record and track contact information eficiently. Ensure accurate and up-to date documentation of contacts and their associated details.
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines to ensure the privacy and protection of personal health information obtained during contact tracing activities.
  • Regularly check in with COVID-19 positive individuals and their contacts to monitor symptoms, address concerns, and provide ongoing support. Follow up on the completion of recommended isolation or quarantine periods.

Campus Co-Liaison, Hispanic Federation

Oct 2022 - May 2023

Student Mentor

July 2020 - May 2022

  • Oversee a cohort of 4 mentors and 60 mentees in total.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for mentors, addressing their questions, concerns, and needs throughout the mentoring relationship.
  • Develop or gather resources, tools, and materials to support mentors in their roles. This may include mentoring guides, goal-setting templates, communication tips, or relevant articles and research.
  • RRegularly check in with mentors to assess the progress and satisfaction of the mentoring relationship. Collect feedback from mentors and mentees to evaluate program efectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Resident Assistant, COCM at Queens College

Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • Foster a positive and inclusive living environment by developing and implementing community-building activities, events, and programs for residents. Encourage social interaction, collaboration, and mutual respect among residents.
  • Serve as a resource and point of contact for residents, offering assistance and guidance on various matters such as academic support, conflict resolution, roommate issues, and personal concerns. Refer residents to appropriate campus resources when necessary.
  • Promote a safe living environment by enforcing residential policies, addressing safety concerns, and conducting regular safety inspections. Respond to emergency situations, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, or security incidents, and report them to the appropriate authorities.

Skills

Programming Languages

C++, Java, Javascript, Python, HTML, CSS

Tools & Platforms

GitHub, Netify, MYSQL

Education

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Interests

Data Analysis, competitive coding, yoga, and meditation