Computer Science · CSU Long Beach

I build software
for hardware that has to work.

I'm Christina, a computer science student at CSU Long Beach interested in the space where software meets hardware. I'm currently looking for an internship in aerospace or defense engineering.

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Available for internships U.S. Citizen · Clearance eligible Grad. May 2028

Selected project · 2024

Sensors, code,
and a Raspberry Pi.

01 / Automated Sensor System Prototype

Turning sensor readings into usable data.

A four-person team project where we integrated temperature, humidity, and light sensors with a Python-based Raspberry Pi data acquisition system.

  • Wrote hardware interface code to poll sensors and log time-stamped readings.
  • Used MATLAB to validate accuracy and correct calibration drift.
  • Documented the architecture and presented results to faculty reviewers.
PythonRaspberry PiMATLABTeam of 4

Background

Education & experience.

2022 — 2025

Computer Science Tutor

Cypress College · Cypress, CA

Taught Python, created hands-on debugging exercises, and provided one-on-one project support. Designed labs that increased assignment completion by 30%.

Expected 2028

B.S. Computer Science

California State University, Long Beach

3.1 GPA. Coursework includes data structures and algorithms, computer systems and assembly, discrete math, and digital logic design.

2023 — 2024

Server

Ouzo & Feta · Huntington Beach, CA

Managed ten tables per shift and trained new staff on POS systems and team communication.

Technical toolkit

What I work with.

01

Programming

  • Python
  • C / C++
  • MATLAB
  • Git
  • Linux CLI
02

Hardware

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Digital logic
  • Circuit fundamentals
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Multimeters
03

Networks

  • Routing & switching
  • IPv4 / IPv6
  • Firewalls & IDS/IPS
  • Cloud & virtualization
04

Collaboration

  • Agile / Scrum
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Beyond the classroom

Also worth mentioning.

Completed · 2024

Google IT Support

Troubleshooting, system administration, networking, and security across Windows and Linux.

Completed · 2024

Google Project Management

Agile planning, risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and Scrum methodology.

Member · 2024—present

Women in Engineering

STEM outreach and networking for women in aerospace and defense engineering.

Contact

Get in touch.

Feel free to reach out about internship opportunities, or just to talk about embedded systems. My résumé has more on my experience and coursework.

marangopoulosc@gmail.com Cypress, California
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