Grace Rudie
Future Tech Leader | Honors CS @ UCF | Software Developer
About Me
Computer Science student at UCF with a passion for software development and themed entertainment. I blend technical expertise with creative thinking to build innovative solutions.
🎓 GPA: 3.9 | 🏆 Burnett Honors College | 🎭 Theatre Minor | 🎢 Theme Park Management Certificate
Experience
Software Development Co-Op
- Designed and deployed 4 Python automation tools & FastAPI endpoints, reducing compliance processing time by 20%
- Automated Actimize API workflow processing 12,000+ alerts monthly
- Collaborated in Agile/Scrum pods on sprint planning and continuous deployment
- Delivered live demos to senior leadership and co-designed "Promptathon" workshop for 100+ colleagues
Software Engineering Intern
- Built 2 web apps with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and cross-platform UI in Dart/Flutter
- Debugged C/C++, resolving 10+ bugs to improve functionality and hardware integration
- Programmed Arduino boards using SEGGER for embedded development
- Completed 10+ professional development workshops
Technical Skills
Languages
Tools & Frameworks
Methodologies
Projects
Knight Hacks - Project Launch
Led 6-person dev team to build AI-powered mobile app with user profiles, content uploads, and recipe recommendations. Managed workflow via GitHub & Jira using Agile methodology.
Python Flutter Firebase AI/MLTEA Land Design Competition
🏆 1st Place Overall & Best Attraction out of 6 teams. Modeled operational efficiency and sustainability, presenting to Universal Creative & Disney Imagineering judges.
Leadership Design Presentation 📸 View PhotosLeadership
Internal Legislative Assistant & Senator
- Coordinated Student Government Leadership program engaging 70+ students
- Represent 1,000+ Engineering and Computer Science students
- Serve on Student Body Advocacy Committee & Women's Caucus
Dean's Leadership Council
- Serve as liaison between students and Deans
- Welcome alumni, donors, and prospective families at 5+ key events
- Represent the prestige and values of the Honors College
UCF Involvement
Active member of TEA @ UCF, FTPLA, Honors Congress, Alpha Sigma Kappa, and Knight Hacks. Collaborated on technical projects, attended career development workshops, and participated in industry panels.