Hi, I'm Leila! 👋🏼

A developer passionate about the intersection of technology and communication.

When I'm not engineering solutions, I'm curating playlists, experimenting in the kitchen, and exploring new creative outlets!

What I've Done

End-to-End IoT System

Created in Nov 2024–Dec 2024

Developed a Python-based TCP client-server system for IoT communication, integrating MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.

(Python, MongoDB, Google Cloud)

Annote.it Link not available yet.

Created in Nov 2024–present

Co-developing an AI-powered copyediting tool that automates fact-checking, SEO optimization, and AP Style enforcement, streamlining the editorial process.

(JavaScript, AI/ML, NLP)

URL Shortener

Created in Dec 2024

Built a custom URL shortener that generates and manages short links using GET request handling and database storage for efficient redirection.

(Python, Flask, SQLite, REST API)

What's Your Cozy Personality?

Created in Oct 2024

Developed an interactive quiz to explore cozy personality types, leveraging JavaScript and DOM manipulation.

(JavaScript, UI/UX, HTML/CSS)

Website Design & Development

The Long Beach Current

Designed in Apr 2024–Aug 2024

Rebranded a 75-year-old campus newspaper, modernizing its digital presence. Led database migration, hosting transition, and debugging to improve performance and editorial workflow.

(WordPress, CSS, PHP, MySQL)

ENYE Magazine

Designed in Apr 2024

Designed and built a bilingual digital magazine (English & Spanish) in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director. Focused on UX, content management, and editorial accessibility.

(Squarespace, UI/UX Design)

Freelance design project for a law professor, delivering a professional and user-friendly website to showcase their research, publications, and academic work. The site features a clean, modern design with intuitive navigation, ensuring accessibility for students, colleagues, and the legal community.

(WordPress, CSS, PHP)