02 / ABOUTDesigner + developer

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A little about me

I graduated from the University of Portland with a B.S. in Computer Science and the honor of being a President's Scholar. My coursework gave me a foundation in algorithms, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and UX/UI design.

Along the way, I realized I was most energized by the moments when people, systems, and visuals had to work together: turning stakeholder needs into a coach-facing product, making community resources more accessible, or giving an emerging brand a recognizable personality.

Now I'm looking for opportunities where I can keep learning, contribute across disciplines, and help a collaborative team turn complicated ideas into clear experiences.

FIG. 02 / PORTRAIT
Portrait of Malissa Chen
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03 / THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Experience

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01

May 2026 — Present

Creative Director & Brand Consultant

Hoji Tea Studios
02

Aug 2025 — Apr 2026

Software Development Lead

Pilot Builder
03

Jan 2024 — Apr 2024

Software Engineer

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