Jiaqi Duan

About Jiaqi Duan

Hi there! I’m Victoria, a Computer Science & Engineering master’s student at UC Santa Cruz, based in the SF Bay Area and graduating in Dec 2025. With a blend of backgrounds in Computer Science and Psychology, I’m passionate about creating software that combines innovative tech with thoughtful, human-centered design. I’m excited to find opportunities as a Software Engineer where I can contribute to meaningful, collaborative projects. Skills & Expertise • Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript(JS), TypeScript(TS), Java, C, C++. • Frontend Development: React, Next.js, SolidJS, Tailwind CSS, HTML, CSS. • Backend Development: Node.js, Django, Django REST Framework, RESTful APIs. • Databases: PostgreSQL, Firebase, MongoDB. • AI Skills: Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine learning (Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras), and Generative AI (OpenAI/Gemini APIs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation/RAG, Prompt Engineering). • Data Analytics: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly. • Languages: Fluent in English and a native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese. What Inspires Me I’m fascinated by the intersection of technology and psychology, where innovation can make a tangible difference in people’s lives. My interdisciplinary background drives my mission to build software that addresses challenges in mental health care—whether it’s empowering users with tools for self-discovery or creating applications that provide genuine support. Beyond Tech When I’m not coding, I spend time on songwriting and poetry, which help me reflect, bring clarity to my thoughts, and strengthen my creative thinking. I also enjoy baking, exploring the arts, diving into music, and playing video games—activities that fuel my curiosity and keep me inspired. Let’s Connect If you share my passion for technology’s human impact, want to explore job opportunities or collaboration ideas, or simply seek guidance or a friendly chat, feel free to connect with me. I’m always happy to help and work on meaningful projects. Let’s create something impactful together! Website: https://victoria-duan.vercel.app/ Email: j••••••••@gmail.com List of roles that I have experience on and am interested in: Software Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Frontend Engineer, Backend Engineer, or GenAI Software Engineer roles.

Experience

1. Founding Engineer

   Ripplet 涟结

   Jun 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Conducted extensive user interviews, competitive analysis, and user research to identify critical pain points and refine Ripplet\'s solution offerings to support Chinese-speaking young adults overseas.• Designed and developed the company website using Next.js, React, and TailwindCSS, delivering a responsive and user-friendly interface that aligns with Ripplet\'s mission.• Engineered a multi-modal, multi-agent Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) HIPAA Complaint System to automate self-care support, integrating AI-driven personalized solutions for enhanced user experiences.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science and Engineering

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

• De Anza College

  none, Computer Science

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Master's degree, Computer Science and Engineering