Giana A.
Cloud Engineer @AMEX | DePaul University Alum | Pre-Law | HerinFocus | Career Prep Fellow ’25
- Role
- Cloud Engineer at American Express
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Giana A.
I am a journalist and technologist passionate about using storytelling, research, and technology to drive equity and inclusion. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with minor in Political Science from DePaul University.My experience bridges media, technology, and advocacy. I have written and published articles, conducted research, led interviews, and developed communications strategies. At the same time, I have applied my technical skills through backend development and project management as a Technology Intern at American Express.Beyond academics and work, I have held leadership roles that reflect my commitment to community impact:President, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) – DePaul ChapterChief of Staff, Women of Color Pre-Law AssociationHACU Leader-in-Residence (2024–25) and Voces Nuevas Fellow (2024–25)I have been honored as a Grace Hopper Scholar, Toyota “Nunca Pares” Scholar, and invited to a White House Briefing on K–12 STEM Education. These experiences have shaped my dedication to creating inclusive spaces in STEM, higher education, and media.My interests lie at the intersection of technology, ethics, and storytelling. Whether it’s building systems, crafting narratives, or mentoring students, I aim to use my skills to expand opportunities for underrepresented communities.Specialties: Journalism | Research & Policy Analysis | Inclusive Communications | Social Media Strategy | Software Development (Python, Java, SQL)| Project Management
Experience
Cloud Engineer
Sep 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Developing and optimizing logging frameworks to enhance data ingestion and query performance through React, Kubernetes, and Git. • Collaborated on feature enhancements to improve overall infrastructure efficiency. • Focused on performance improvements, ensuring robust cloud solutions for American Express.
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & Journalism
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies
William R Boone High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2016 — 2020
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