Lal Pek Kim (Cherry)

Education

Orange Coast College

Associate of Science in Computer Science

Costa Mesa, CA · Aug. 2022 - May. 2024 · GPA 3.57

University of Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Indianapolis, IN · Aug. 2024 - May. 2026 · GPA 3.94

Work Experience

Teacher Assistant for CSCI

University of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

Aug. 2025 - Now

  • Provided technical support for courses in Data Structures, Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, and Introduction to Programming, reinforcing core concepts such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, recursion, and class-based design.
  • Assisted students with debugging, algorithmic problem-solving, and improving code correctness, efficiency, and readability across multiple programming assignments.
  • Reviewed and evaluated student code, delivering targeted technical feedback and collaborating with instructors to align support with course learning objectives.

Engineer Intern

Yamaha Marine Precision Propeller · Greenfield, IN

June. 2025 - Aug. 2025

  • Conducted detailed time studies across manufacturing processes to evaluate workflow efficiency, performance consistency, and operational variation within production systems which provide parts for Yamaha Marine products manufactured globally.
  • Analyzed validated process timing and material usage data for propeller production, supporting updates to standard production times in SAP for operations tied to facilities producing 100,000+ stainless-steel marine propellers annually.
  • Documented findings and collaborated with engineers and production staff to update and analyze process timing datasets, enabling evaluation of performance changes following the introduction of robotic automation on previously labor-intensive processes.

Director of Communications

International Student Association (Orange Coast College) · Costa Mesa, CA

Aug. 2023 - May. 2024

  • Led the organization's communication strategy by planning, coordinating, and executing outreach across multiple platforms to support organizational goals.
  • Managed messaging and external communications to clearly convey the association's mission, initiatives, and events to a diverse audience.

Café Associate

Sam's Club Café · Greenwood, IN

Sept. 2024 - April. 2025

  • Prepared food and processed orders efficiently during high-volume shifts, maintaining quality standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed point-of-sale systems and handled cash transactions with attention to accuracy and security.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet operational goals and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Student Assistant / Help Desk

Orange Coast College · Costa Mesa, CA

Oct. 2022 - May. 2024

  • Provided technology support and resource coordination for a campus community of approximately 16,000 students.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting technical issues and implementing new technologies to improve service delivery.
  • Maintained a collaborative work environment to achieve task completion efficiently while supporting team morale.

Projects

KSPT Curricular Map App

Assistant Project Manager

Aug. 2025 - Now

Led client communication and requirement clarification as Associate Project Manager, coordinating deliverables between faculty stakeholders and the development team. Integrated AI-powered APIs to process and analyze curriculum documents, supporting automated mapping of course objectives to CAPTE accreditation standards. Designed database workflows with memory caching strategies to improve performance and enable efficient retrieval of accreditation data.

Google Events Management System

Full-Stack Developer

Aug. 2025 - Dec. 2025

Contributed to a full-stack event management system implementing role-based access control (admin, organizer, user) using Firebase Authentication and Firestore. Developed and integrated frontend and backend components with SvelteKit (TypeScript) and FastAPI (Python), following RESTful API patterns and shared data models. Implemented and tested features using mock APIs, Firebase emulators, and Agile sprint workflows, ensuring seamless Google Calendar synchronization and reliable team handoffs.

Air Pollutant Sensor

Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024

Researched air pollution monitoring technologies and evaluated sensor types, data acquisition methods, and potential deployment scenarios. Designed conceptual system architectures and workflows to model sensor data collection, processing, and analysis pipelines. Applied Six Sigma methodology to analyze process flow, identify inefficiencies, and refine system design for reliability and consistency.

System for Grading Students

2024

Collaborated with teammates to develop a grading management system using data structures and algorithms. Implemented dynamic student classes with efficient data manipulation for grade calculation and reporting.

Mini Game

2024

Developed an interactive game implementing stack and queue data structures for dynamic data operations. Focused on efficient algorithm design and user interaction patterns.

Friend Compatibility App

2023

Created a user matching system that analyzes compatibility based on user preferences and interests. Implemented file handling for persistent data storage and retrieval.

Internet of Things Data Visualization

2024

Processed and visualized IoT sensor datasets using sorting and searching algorithms. Implemented data analysis pipelines to identify patterns and insights from sensor data.

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, C#, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Java, Matlab, Lisp

Frontend Development: HTML, CSS, Svelte, React

Backend & Runtime Frameworks: Flask, Node.js

Databases & Data Tools: MySQL, SQLite, Firebase, Power BI, SAP, PostgreSQL

Cloud & DevOps Tools: Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Git, AWS Lambda, AWS foundational services