Blake Nguyen

Software Engineering Intern

San Jose, CA, United States

Professional Summary

Software Engineering Intern with hands-on experience building reliable web services and developer tools in TypeScript, Python, and Java. Proven ability to ship measurable improvements through thoughtful testing, performance profiling, and collaborative code review. Curious, product-minded engineer who turns ambiguous requirements into maintainable software.

Employment History

Software Engineering Intern

Cedar Labs · San Jose, CA

Jun, 2025 · Present

Built TypeScript and React features for a B2B workflow platform used by 12,000+ monthly users. Reduced API p95 latency 28% by profiling PostgreSQL queries and adding targeted indexes. Added 65+ Jest integration tests and GitHub Actions checks, cutting escaped defects 22% across two releases.

Computer Science Teaching Assistant

San Jose State University · San Jose, CA

Aug, 2024 · May, 2025

Led weekly lab sections for 45 students in data structures, debugging Java assignments and explaining complexity tradeoffs. Created autograded practice problems and office-hour guides that improved average lab completion 18%. Coordinated with three instructors to standardize rubric feedback and return grades within 72 hours.

IT Helpdesk Assistant

SJSU Student Technology Services · San Jose, CA

Sep, 2023 · May, 2024

Resolved 20–30 daily tickets covering account access, Wi-Fi, and macOS/Windows setup while maintaining 96% customer satisfaction. Documented recurring fixes in an internal knowledge base, reducing repeat escalations 15%.

Education

B.S. Computer Science, in progress

San Jose State University · San Jose, CA

Aug, 2022 · May, 2026

GPA: 3.7/4.0 · Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Software Engineering Teaching Assistant, SJSU Hackathon mentor, ACM coding club member

Skills

TypeScript

Python

Extra-curricular Activities

Projects — Campus Software Studio

Independent / SJSU ACM · San Jose, CA

Jan, 2024 · Present

StudySprint — Built a React/Node study planner with PostgreSQL, OAuth, and spaced-repetition reminders; used by 80 student testers and deployed with Docker. TransitPulse — Prototyped a Python FastAPI service that visualizes GTFS transit data, caching API responses to cut dashboard load time 40%.