Skills


github.com/xewar


Technical:
JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, React, Vue, Next.js, Jest, Node, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Tailwind, ArcGIS, Figma, Adobe CS, d3.js, Plotly

Other Languages:
Native: English
Fluent: Spanish, Portuguese
Elementary: Arabic


Education

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
MA in Urban Planning, 2021

Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Data Science, Crowd-Sourced City, Fundamentals of Programming, Spatial Analysis and Representation

Honors and Activities:
Research Assistant for the Just City Lab, Cambridge Community Foundation Social Innovation Award Recipient, Joint Center for Housing Studies Community Service Fellowship, Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Research Grantee


The University of Pennsylvania
BA in Economics, magna cum laude, 2008 
Minors in Spanish, Portuguese, and History

 

Experience

Spelman College
Web Developer
Summer 2023 - present

Co-created a prototype of a data dashboard about Black women in STEM, in partnership with engineering and UX teams from Google.org and subject matter experts from Spelman College. Translated mockups from Figma into code, using Vue, TypeScript, Jest, Docker, Data Commons, a variety of plotting libraries. Currently helping Spelman redesign, rebuild, and add new features to the next version of the site.

Recurse Center
Resident
Brooklyn, NY, Fall - Winter 2022

Resident in a programming retreat aimed at helping people grow dramatically as programmers and jointly explore their interests. Worked collaboratively on experimental creative technology and design projects using p5.js, React, and Figma.

Pratt Center for Community Development
Research and Analytics Fellow
Brooklyn, NY, Summer 2020

Researched, did statistical analysis for, and helped to write and edit a paper about the effects of a proposed rezoning of the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Worked to update Pratt’s Neighborhood Data Portal, which provides free access to mapping and spatial analysis to community organizations.

Independent Tutor
College Preparatory Program Instructor
Brooklyn, NY, 2014 - 2019

Co-created and instructed a college preparatory class for public school students at the Brooklyn YWCA. Collaboratively designed lesson plans, personalized coursework, and evaluation metrics for students. Additionally, worked privately as a math tutor with students who had anxiety or had fallen behind their grade level.

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)
Program Manager for Public Access Design
Brooklyn, NY, 2012 - 2014

Worked with NYC-based community organizations and advocacy groups, graphic designers, and web developers to create visually effective organizing and outreach tools on a variety of public policy issues. Launched and managed CUP’s Public Access Design program. Ran a public interest design fellowship for emerging designers.

Barclays Capital
Analyst in Structured Credit
New York, NY, 2008 - 2010

Helped large entities like governments and insurers manage risk through longer-term, structured financial transactions. Worked together with clients, sales, legal counsel, and accountants to structure, market, and execute complex trades. Built financial models to price credit derivatives and other financial instruments.