UCHENNA OKORONKWO

Education

Aug 2023 - Expected: May 2027 | Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Bioinformatics in Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 | Dallas, TX

Aug 2021 - May 2023 | Athens, TX

Languages: Python, C/C++, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, R
Developer Tools: VS Code, Visual Studio, PyCharm, R Studio
Cloud Computing: AWS- S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, DynamoDB, IAM, Route53, ACM, EC2, CloudFormation
CI/CD: GitHub Actions
Containerization: Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
Operating Systems: Linux

Deployed a globally distributed static resume site on Amazon S3 with a custom domain and HTTPS via Route 53, CloudFront, and ACM
Built a serverless backend using API Gateway (RESTful API over HTTPS), Lambda (Python), and DynamoDB to implement a real-time visitor counter
Automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Terraform to provision and manage backend infrastructure (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM), ensuring reproducibility and least-privilege IAM

Worked in a team of 4 to build an LED electric circuit with switches, resistors, and a buzzer
Developed a program to assess the functionality and capabilities of the circuit
Participated in a timed, competition-style project emphasizing problem solving, planning, and teamwork
Competition was hosted by NSBE and sponsored by Afrotech

University of Houston · Part-time

Jan 2025 - Present

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Served as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors, providing exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone
Supported circulation desk operations, including checking materials in and out, managing reservations, and handling overdue items
Worked closely with library staff to uphold policies, ensure smooth daily operations, and improve overall service efficiency

Amazon Fulfillment Center and Service Provider · Full-time

May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

Forney, Texas, United States · On-site

Operated automated packaging machinery and scanning devices to track inventory
Packed and prepared 2,000+ orders weekly, contributing to timely deliveries throughout the season
Collaborated with other associates to ensure seamless order fulfillment and reduce order oversights

Active member participating in volunteering events, workshops, and networking events, etc

Active member engaged in community building, mentorship, and engineering initiatives