Crista Mondragon Rivera


About Me

University of Illinois Chicago - Computer Science BS '19 | AI/ML MEng '24 | Experienced in AI/ML | Senior Software Engineer | LinkedIn.com/in/cristamondragon

Location

Chicago, IL
Arlington Heights, IL
Education
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    June 2017 - December 2019
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Computer Science
    University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
    September 2022 - May 2024
Work Experience
    AT&T
    Senior Software Engineer
    November 2021 - June 2024
    company
    AT&T
    title
    Senior Software Engineer
    overview
    Built the Smart Home Manager (SHM) AI virtual assistant (VA) capabilities to integrate seamlessly with the app. Explored and implemented generative AI applications and REST APIs. Leveraged GenAI technology for automated tools including searches, translation, and summarization. Developed and strengthened AT&T’s company wide AI VA DaaS technology across tech department teams. Created integrations to work with internal clients and AT&T technologies. Refactored existing flow logic to match updated company standards. Assisted fellow team members to navigate, AI conversational development tool, Teneo. Monitored server security vulnerabilities and assisted in patching. Analyzed errors, performed and tracked maintenance, and repaired issues. Collaborated with QA engineers to produce quality projects and results.
    AT&T
    Software Developer
    February 2021 - November 2021
    Artificial Solutions
    Conversational AI Consultant and Engineer
    Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
    December 2019 - December 2020
    Artificial Solutions
    Professional Services AI Consultant
    Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
    July 2019 - December 2019
    Experian
    Software Development Intern and Product Development Specialist
    Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60196
    June 2018 - May 2019
Fun Fact

I finished my bachelor's degree in 2 years!

Passion

computer science, teaching, and Latino culture

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Skills
Educational LeadershipLeadership
Volunteer
    Girls Who Code
    January 2022 - July 2022
Leadership
    Engineering Design Team
    Aerial Robotics Team Captain and Founder
    August 2017 - July 2019
    National Honor Society
    Member of Leadership Council
    August 2015 - June 2017
    Latin American Student Organization
    President
    August 2016 - August 2017
    Girls Who Code
    Professional Mentor
    January 2022 - July 2022
    Women in Computer Science at UIC
    Public Outreach Chair
    August 2018 - June 2019
Hobbies
Read
Github / Code
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cmondragon15117(view my full github here)
2 followers5 stars26 repositories
Pinned Repositories
Technical Skills
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • css
  • Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
  • git
  • Groovy
  • html
  • Java
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing