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$ whoami

Technical Support| Web Developer | Researcher

$ cat contact.txt

ShellyAAbu@proton.me
+1 (818) 932-4856
Los Angeles, CA
github.com/shellyabu

$ cat about.txt

Technical Support and Web Development Professional with hands-on experience assisting users across hardware, software, and web-based systems. Skilled in basic troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communicating technical information clearly to non-technical users. Experience building responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, using Git for version control. Familiar with Agile workflows and focused on learning, documentation, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.

$ ls -la ~/experience/

public-relations-tech-supportAug.2022-May2024students-for-professional-excellence/

Students for Professional Excellence | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Set up laptops, projectors, and equipment for events; resolved issues quickly during operations.
  • ▸ Created and linked shared folders to improve collaboration and data access.
  • ▸ Designed reports and visualizations using content applications to support decision-making.
  • ▸ Managed outreach data and supported event logistics.
  • ▸ Created reports and data visualizations for workshops and events.
skate-club-cofounderAug.2022–May2024skate-club-uc-merced/

Skate Club at UC Merced | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Helped build and grow a student organization focused on skateboarding and wheeled sports to support physical activity, social connection, and mental well-being.
  • ▸ Organized events, meetups, and discussions on injury prevention, stretching, and skate-related fitness.
  • ▸ Promoted an inclusive, beginner-friendly environment to support skill development and student involvement.
  • ▸ Collaborated with members to manage resources, plan activities, and create a welcoming space for recreational and personal growth.
web-dev-tech-supportAug.2023-Dec.2023california-tow-truck-alliance/

California Tow Truck Alliance (CTTA) | Remote

  • ▸ Consolidated two databases into a unified system hosted on AWS, improving system reliability and efficiency.
  • ▸ Configured new and old user accounts and permissions, including domain and shared folder access.
  • ▸ Programmed user interfaces for both admin and client sides, enhancing usability.
  • ▸ Installed and updated applications, maintained security settings, and applied patches.
program-teacher-tech-multimediaMar.2023-Aug.2023merced-county-education/

Merced County of Education | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Installed, configured, and maintained media lab PCs and equipment.
  • ▸ Troubleshot operating system errors and software problems.
  • ▸ Supported staff with technical requests and maintained structured data archives for long-term accessibility.
  • ▸ Delivered hands-on training in multimedia tools and software.
undergraduate-researcher2022-2024technical-lead-oral-historian/

Gateway to Merced

  • ▸ Managed website updates and resolved system issues to ensure consistent performance.
  • ▸ Set up and troubleshoot mobile devices, cameras, and AV equipment for interviews and events.
  • ▸ Maintained digital archives and ensured secure structured access to data.
  • ▸ Conducted and recorded interviews, ensuring high-quality data collection and documentation.
  • ▸ Provided IT support to staff, including OS configuration and software installation.
suri-scholarAug.2022-May.2024summer-undergraduate-research-institute/

Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) Humanities Scholar | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Conducted an independent 9-week research project alongside a faculty and graduate student mentor.
  • ▸ Attended weekly workshops focused on graduate school preparation.
research-internApr.2022-Aug.2022critical-carceral-studies-lab/

Critical Carceral Studies Lab | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Collaborated on theorizing, producing, and filming an oral history project documenting life in select rural “prison communities.”
  • ▸ Created generative spaces for open discussions of abolitionist works across literature, film, and music.
  • ▸ Facilitated discussions with academics, activists, advocacy organizations, and formerly incarcerated individuals about carceral spaces.
suri-scholarMar.2022-Aug.2022summer-undergraduate-research-institute/

Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (UROC-H) Scholar | Merced, CA

  • ▸ Conducted an independent 9-week research project alongside a faculty and graduate student mentor.
  • ▸ Attended weekly workshops focused on graduate school preparation.

$ tree skills/

skills/

├── frontend/

│ ├── React

│ ├── JavaScript

│ ├── HTML

│ ├── CSS

│ ├── Next.js

│ ├── TypeScript

├── backend/

│ ├── Node.js

│ ├── SQL

│ ├── REST APIs

├── data/

│ ├── Data Visualization

│ ├── Database Management

│ └── Digital Archives

├── systems/

│ ├── IT Support

│ ├── Device Setup & Troubleshooting

│ └── Application Installation

└── tools/

├── Git

├── GitHub

├── Microsoft Suite

└── Python

$ cat education.log

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineeering

University of California, Merced

$ cat project.log

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[2025]

Portfolio Site @ shellyabu.work

[2025]

Personal Website @ shellspace.icu

[2023]

Star Shootr (Course Project)

$ ls -la ~/acheivements/

UROC-H Academic Year Funding ($4,000)

SOAR Fellowship ($3,500)

UROC-H Fellow (Awarded $3,500)

$ ls -la ~/conference-presentations/

National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Long Beach, CA 2024

National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Eau Claire, WI 2023

UROC Symposium, Merced, CA 2023

UROC Symposium, Merced, CA 2023

UROC Symposium, Merced, CA 2022

Research Mixer 2023

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