Bert Joseph Prestoza

Bert Joseph Prestoza

Computer Science Graduate | Software Developer | Data Analyst
94533, Fairfield, US.

About

Highly analytical Computer Science student with a 3.94 GPA and hands-on experience in full-stack development, data engineering, and AI/ML. Proven ability to design and implement robust software solutions, optimize data pipelines processing over 700,000 records, and contribute to published research. Eager to leverage strong technical skills, including Python, Java, and modern web frameworks, to drive innovation in challenging software engineering roles.

Work

Amazon
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Sortation Associate

Vacaville, CA, US

Summary

Managed high-volume logistics operations in a fast-paced warehouse setting, consistently demonstrating reliability, efficiency, and strong teamwork under strict time constraints.

Highlights

Consistently maintained high performance in a demanding logistics environment, demonstrating exceptional reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork under strict operational deadlines.

Efficiently processed and sorted high volumes of packages, contributing to the timely dispatch and delivery of goods.

Revature
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Software Development Intern

Remote, Remote, US

Summary

Developed and optimized robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, applying Test-Driven Development in an agile, remote environment.

Highlights

Developed and optimized RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, enhancing database query performance with JDBC and Spring Data JPA for scalable backend services.

Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies, including JUnit and Mockito, to ensure high reliability and quality of backend services within agile sprint cycles.

Actively participated in code reviews and managed pull requests via Git/GitHub, fostering a collaborative and efficient agile development workflow.

Computational Communication Research Lab, UC Davis
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Research Assistant - Software Development and Data Analysis

Davis, CA, US

Summary

Spearheaded software development and data analysis initiatives, significantly enhancing data processing capabilities for large-scale AI repository research and contributing to academic publications.

Highlights

Engineered and deployed Python-based ETL pipelines, processing metadata from over 700,000 open-source AI repositories to enable large-scale compliance and governance analysis.

Automated critical data collection and transformation processes, reducing manual preprocessing time by 80% and significantly enhancing data reproducibility across extensive datasets.

Streamlined research workflows, improving data accuracy and operational efficiency to facilitate in-depth analysis of AI licensing and documentation trends.

Education

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA, United States of America

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Grade: 3.94 GPA, Cum Laude

Courses

Data Structures & Algorithms

Software Engineering

Web Development

iOS Development

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Computer Networks

Operating Systems

Publications

Responsible AI in Open Ecosystems: Reconciling Innovation with Risk Assessment and Disclosure.

Published by

AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society (AIES 2025); AAAI AI Governance Workshop (AIGOV 2025)

Summary

Co-authored a publication exploring responsible AI practices within open ecosystems, presented at leading AI ethics conferences, and made available on arXiv.

Languages

Filipino

Native

Skills

Languages

Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Swift, C, C++, Bash, HTML, CSS.

Frameworks/Libraries

React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, SwiftUI, Spring Boot, Tailwind CSS, PyTorch.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Firebase.

Tools

Git, GitHub, Maven, Mockito, AWS, Unix, Linux.

Projects

Group Accountability App

Summary

A full-stack web application designed for users to set, track, and share daily goals within private groups, fostering accountability and progress.

Tune In

Summary

A real-time social music application that connects users based on location, shared music, and community sentiment through Spotify API integration.