Sofia Rodriguez

Experience

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  University of California, Riverside

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2022

  Undergraduate Student
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  Solar Car IEEE

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Team Lead
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  NASA L'SPACE

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Mentee at NASA L'SPACE NPWEE
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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Laboratory Technician

  • Environmental monitoring in clean room environment in compliance with GMP, Environment, and Safety regulations. • Initiate and support laboratory investigations regarding deviations and out of specifications(OOS) results • Perform routine and non-routine testing such as collecting environmental lab samples from multiple clean rooms, Water Testing, In Process Solution Testing, Tissue Testing, document off-testing, and Incubator Checks. • Collect, analyze, record/review, and process laboratory samples into LIMS. • Organize data and perform basic computations to interpret results. • Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPS, including traceable information on device history records. Show less

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  STAUBER

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Quality Associate
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  Kiwanis Riverside

  Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

  Web Designer

  • Designed and developed a scholarship application page using Wix, incorporating a clean, client-approved layout and a functional submission form tailored to organizational needs. • Automated applicant data intake using Zapier to sync form submissions with Google Sheets, stream lining the collection and organization of student data. • Built a Google Apps Script to generate individualized PDF documents from spreadsheet rows using a custom template; included logic to prevent duplicate generation using checkbox tracking. • Successfully launched the application system, improving the accessibility and review process for both applicants and reviewers. Show less

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  Riverside Tamale Festival

  Feb 2025 - Apr 2025

  Web Design Intern

  This position was freelance volunteer work. - Designed and developed an 8-page event website using WordPress (Astra theme + Elementor plugin), enhancing the festival’s digital presence and organizing key info like event details, vendor applications, schedules, and sponsor recognition. • Created wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma for early-stage approval; later adapted site design to align with evolving client branding guidelines and marketing materials. • Implemented mobile and tablet-friendly responsive layouts and applied accessibility considerations such as alt text and high-contrast design for readability. • Troubleshot plugin integration issues when needed • Coordinated with marketing and event leads to meet branding standards, including compliance with corporate sponsor guidelines. • Delivered the site ahead of the April 26 event launch, remaining on standby for live tech support and final adjustments Show less