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Hope Best

Welcome to My Story! ✨

Hi there, I'm Hope! I am a software engineer and graduate student blending a technical foundation in Computer Science with a passion for Information Science at Cornell University. Whether I'm engineering software systems, optimizing machine learning pipelines, or collaborating on digital space research, I love creating technology that drives meaningful, strategic impact. When I'm not writing code, you can find me running long-distance trails, capturing snapshots behind a camera, or cheering on my favorite creators. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the internet! Let's build something amazing together!

My Professional Journey 💼

Software Engineer Intern

June 2025 - August 2025

UnitedHealth Group — Eden Prairie, MN

Supported high-impact digital transformation initiatives by deploying over 7 production-grade software features to empower data-backed strategic choices.

Software Engineer Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

UnitedHealth Group — Basking Ridge, NJ

Architected a HIPAA-compliant LangChain automation agent on Azure OpenAI, integrating containerization via Docker and robust OAuth 2.0 security frameworks.

Education History 🎓

Cornell University

Expected December 2026

Master of Professional Studies in Information Science — Ithaca, NY

Focusing on human-centered systems, advanced AI infrastructure alignment, and interactive digital design guidelines.

Cornell University

Graduated May 2026

B.S. in Computer Science — Ithaca, NY

Academic Honors: Dean's Honor List. Coursework highlights: Machine Learning, Big Data Management, Systems Organization, Object-Oriented Programming, and Information Retrieval.

John P. Stevens High School

Graduated June 2022

High School Diploma — Edison, NJ

AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Program Commended Student. Active leader as Captain of the Varsity Cross Country and Spring Track & Field teams.

Places I've Visited 📍