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UCLA Extension provides best in class education in marketing, business, engineering, arts, and much more. Classes held in several convenient locations or online!

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William A. Vasquez

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🚀 Senior/Lead Front End Developer 🚀 Passionate about creating exceptional user experiences through innovative front-end development. With over 7 years of experience in software development, I specialize in using Javascript/React/Typescript technologies to build high-performance web applications. 🔧 Skills & Expertise 🔧 Skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, Git, SQL, WebSockets and Agile Methodologies. Experienced in collaborative software development and version control, reviewing Pull Request and helping improve code quality through testing Proficient in database management and optimization with SQL. Constantly learning and exploring emerging technologies like Python and TypeScript. 💼 Professional Experience 💼 Led the UI development at Tassat, utilizing React, TypeScript, and Node.js to drive project success. Taught web development at coding bootcamps, nurturing talent and shaping future developers. Spearheaded critical projects at Ladders and Citi Bank, optimizing web performance and user experiences. 🏆 Projects & Achievements 🏆 Co-founded Coini, a web3 crypto startup, with the objective of making crypto payments easier and more available to all. Founded Canchas.com.pe, connecting soccer players with sports center owners, securing substantial seed funding. 🔍 Open to Exciting Opportunities 🔍 Passionate about joining dynamic teams, collaborating with talented individuals, and driving impactful projects forward. Let's connect and explore opportunities! Feel free to message me directly or send me a Linkedin Request

Prashant Kulkarni

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As Lead AI Security Research Engineer and a graduate student specializing in LLM security, I blend hands-on cybersecurity expertise with advanced academic research to safeguard next-generation AI systems. I bring extensive experience in various aspects of Google Cloud security and security architecture. My current research focuses on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in large language models, ensuring the integrity and resilience of AI-driven technologies. Passionate about innovation and risk mitigation, I’m dedicated to developing comprehensive defenses in today’s dynamic threat landscape.

Alex Nascimento, MBA

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Alex Nascimento, MA, MBA is a best-selling author teaching Blockchain Business Applications and Security Tokens at UCLA and other Universities around the globe. In addition to his role of Managing Director of 7CC - Blockchain Investments, a company focused on supporting & fostering the Blockchain industry, Mr. Nascimento wrote the book; The STO FINANCIAL REVOLUTION uncovering regulated & compliant fundraising via Blockchain. Alex got his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and has developed training, marketing & blockchain strategies for companies in the United States, EU, Latin America, and Asia. Alex can be found at UCLA and speaking at main Global Blockchain conferences and Corporate events demystifying securities issuance, business applications, and investments in blockchain for corporate leaders, students and entrepreneurs.

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I began my career in UX with the Wall Street Journal in 2010 after grad school (Chapel Hill). In 2013 I moved on to help form the new Yahoo mobile product office in New York, primarily prototyping and researching for their various media properties. During that same time, I began teaching UX classes at General Assembly and Parsons. In 2015 General Assembly and Grand Central published my first book The Practitioner's Guide to User Experience Design. I left Yahoo for a full time teaching position that would begin in NYC and end in Singapore. An opportunity to Direct UX Design for Nat Geo brought me back to the states. Today I live and teach in Los Angeles, and work remotely for National Geographic Society in Washington, DC.

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Experienced Growth Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Strong Marketing + Media Background. Skilled in Career Development, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Instructional Design, and Team Building.

Zhenye (Ryan) Pan

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I have earned a Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree from Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) to specialize in Technology, Media, and Communications, with a concentration in International Economic Policy. In the Technology specialization, I studied the opportunities, risks, and ethics of emerging technologies, including AI and blockchains. At SIPA, I researched the regulatory landscape of AI algorithmic biases in the U.S., AI solutions to mis/disinformation, and technological solutions for solving social challenges, such as better digital government services and the use of generative AI for climate policy. I have worked in areas of diverse themes regarding emerging technologies: social media, digital advertising, human rights online, e-government, and Internet governance. I also conducted a Web 3.0 fellowship with a non-profit organization that applies blockchain to sustainable agriculture. These experiences provided me with a greater understanding of the broader issues at the intersections of technology, economics, and politics. My B.A. in Global Studies built the foundation of my critical thinking and analytic skills in understanding globalization and the modern digital revolution. Besides the learned global perspectives of political, economic, and cultural development, my identity has also shaped my interest in the intersection of emerging technologies and social justice. Other interested areas: Personal development, public education, and foreign languages. I regularly speak in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms to share my journey as an immigrant with students of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. Being naturally passionate about language, I’m fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. I also obtained intermediate levels in French and German at university.

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👩🏻‍💻 WHO AM I? I am a Software Engineer with a passion to be at the intersection of creativity and technology, with 6 years of varied work experience. When COVID-19 hit Seattle, my lifestyle was forced to change. I began an ice cream business, making and selling small batches of oat milk based ice cream. The decision to use oat milk was due to my own personal dietary restrictions and food allergies. My love for ice cream runs through my veins, but I noticed there was a lack of alternative options that did not taste like cardboard. I chose to create flavors that were unique to my Asian American upbringing that were also not widely available on the market. Although this was a successful business, I grew more interested in web design through creating my first online store-front. This led me to realize that I have a natural desire to create web applications with a fluid data flow and calming, intuitive UI. I decided to pursue a formal education in Full Stack Web Development at UCLA through remote learning. This intensive certificate program was completed in 12 short weeks, full time, clocking over 200 classroom hours, and 925+ Git commits. The course was rigorous, yet taught me that I am capable of learning, adapting and collaborating in various environments. As a passionate, self-starter, I am excited to begin my career as a Software Engineer within a fast paced, collaborative company. 📚 TECH STACK ➤Languages: JavaScript, HTML/CSS ➤Libraries / Tools: ES6, React, Node.js, Express, MySql, Git, jQuery, AJAX, API’s, Handlebars, MongoDB ➤Applications: Heroku, Unit Testing, Figma Wireframes, AWS s3

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Strategist, Instructor, Author, New Media Artist

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After 25 years working as a software product designer and expert in UI/UX, I decided to pursue my passion working with music and helping artists realize their dreams of being heard. As mixing and mastering engineer, I provide independent musicians the opportunity to create professional-sounding releases without worrying about the expense or lack of access to traditional studios. I have recorded and produced multiple albums, eps, singles, and remixes over the years, and I have a deep knowledge of musical periods, styles, and genres. If you're a business, I also provide personalized, license-free music for social media and ad campaigns, as well as audio-post production and editing.

Zachary S. Brooks, PhD, EMBA

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CEO @ UGenome AI | Making SaaS tools for genomic medicine