Liana Severo
Hello!
I'm Liana, a Software Engineer and a Mathematics and Computer Science graduate from the University of Central Florida. But you can also
call me Belle.
Apart from my quest to be a badass Software Engineer, I also thoroughly enjoy playing video games,
reading fantasy novels, sweets, crocheting, and drawing. Check some of them out here!
My current obsession is Splatoon 3.
My favorite music genre is Uplifting Trance, and my favorite band of all time is Above & Beyond. Check them out!
You can also view my LinkedIn, my Github page, or download my Resume, if you're into that sorta thing.
Experience
Microsoft
Software Engineer
2020 - 2024
Dec 2020 - Sept 2024
During my time at Microsoft, I got to work alongside some of the brightest minds in tech while contributing to large-scale, impactful projects. I focused on building reliable, scalable software solutions while honing my skills in cloud technologies and backend development. It was a dynamic environment that pushed me to grow as a software engineer and collaborate across diverse teams.
JPMorgan Chase
Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2020
June 2020 - Aug 2020
While at JPMorgan, I participated in their 'Code for Good' project, where my team built a website for a financial nonprofit organization. It was an exciting experience that combined my passion for tech with meaningful social impact. Collaborating with other developers in a high-energy, mission-driven environment taught me a lot about teamwork, rapid prototyping, and delivering real-world solutions under tight deadlines.
CDK Global
Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2019
June 2019 - Aug 2019
- Worked on the Digital Advertisement Platform team as a full-stack engineer to build a data transparency tool.
- Technologies used included Java, Spring Boot, Maven, Angular, Agile w/ weekly sprints, and TDD w/ JUnit 4.
CDK Global
Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2018
June 2018 - Aug 2018
- Worked with the KPI team to build an internal automation tool.
- Built a Leads Re-submission UI using Java, Spring Boot, and React.
Knight Hacks @ UCF
VP / Hackathon Organizer / Secretary
Sept 2017 - Oct 2020
- Helped organize UCF's yearly hackathon, Knight Hacks, which is one of the largest in Florida
- Held workshops on various technical topics and performed several other club running activities
Valencia College
Curriculum Assistant / Mathematics Tutor / Teaching Assistant
CRLA National Tutor Certification Level 2
Oct 2012 - Oct 2017
- Tutored students in mathematics courses, ranging from Pre-Algebra to Differential Equations
- Held tutoring hours for varied classes and held workshops on relevant skills
Projects
heart.ai
A heart monitoring platform for everyone
Vandyhacks VII
Best Overall - 1st Place
Best Use of Google Cloud: COVID-19 Hackathon Fund
Best Hardware Hack (Digi-Key)
Best Data Hack (HRT)
insights.MD
Optimizing the Medical Monitoring Process
HackTheU: Go Beyond
Best Overall - 1st Place
Best Hardware Hack
learn.ai
ML-Accelerated Learning Solution
ShellHacks 2020
Best Use of Azure for Social Good by Microsoft
Best Diversity Hack by FCA - 3rd Place
Wolfram Award by Wolfram Language
ModiBot
Discord Bot written in Python.
Also Lancelot
Used for moderation and automation of KnightHacks 2020 Discord server.
NoBias
A simple way to remove unconscious bias out of the hiring process.
ShellHacks 2019
Didn't win anything :( lol
But it was a fun project and I learned tons!
Corgo Connect
Corgi-based contact management website.
POOSD
Group project for my Principles of Object Oriented Software Development class.
Snake
Play a snake game I made from scratch!
Snake Game
Does not support mobile.
Workshops
Interview Prep
Write a Discord Bot in Python
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelors of Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
August 2014 - May 2020
Valencia College
Associate of Arts Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Scholar
January 2012 - August 2014
Skills
Java
C++
C#
Python
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Typescript
React Native
Spring Boot
SQL
Git
Azure DevOps
Interests
Above & Beyond has been my favorite band for about 15 years now and going strong.
They're a genre called Uplifting Trance - and for good reason.
Their songs and lyrics have gotten me through many rough times and hardships in life.
Their messages are full of love, life, and encouragement.
Every week they put out a 1hr radio show called Group Therapy, and it's about 80% of what I listen to daily haha.
During the summer of 2019 I had the amazing opportunity to go to a 3-day camping festival in Washington where I got to meet the members and had a flag signed.
It was one of the happiest moments of my life!
I hope to have more opportunities in the future to meet the band members and continue sharing my love for what they do.
To quote one of my favorite songs by them...
Dream on, little dreamer
Follow all of your own signs
You gotta gather up what you need
You gotta choose a direction
And when the moment is right for you
You gotta go
You gotta keep your ideals high
You gotta know that the sky belongs to no one
And you know you gotta go
Dream on, little dreamer
This is how it all begins...
Pokemon has been one of my favorite franchises since it literally first came out - starting with the first games, Pokemon Red and Blue.
I've owned and played every single generation of games that has come out since.
As I grew up, I heard a lot that I should leave it behind because I was no longer a child, and for a long time I felt shame for still being a big fan.
But after a while I came to the conclusion that life is short and I don't have to leave my hobbies and interests behind as I grow older!
Playing Pokemon takes me back to a carefree time when I didn't have to worry about bills, or had any responsibilities besides some easy homework and a couple chores.
Pokemon is also a franchise with a lot of positive messages and good life lessons, and I am naturally attracted to positivity!