UC Berkeley · CS · May 2026

Hi, I'm Juan Rizo

Software Engineer · AI/ML · Systems · Security

I build reliable, human-centered software and love teaching what I learn. Passionate about AI/ML, systems programming, and security — with a knack for clean front-end design backed by solid fundamentals. Bilingual in Spanish & English.

Portrait of Juan Rizo
01 · Work

Projects

GitHub
Weight Loss Calculator — Team Lead

C++ application that computes BMI and generates customized diet & exercise plans. Added advanced user input to tailor goals (weight loss or muscle gain). Led a small team using Visual Studio for development/debugging and earned an innovation award.

C++ Visual Studio CLI
Scholarship Foundation Website

A responsive website built to support Latino students in accessing scholarship opportunities. Led the planning, design, and development of the platform, translating stakeholder requirements into an intuitive user experience to expand access to educational resources.

HTML CSS JavaScript
Calify

Full-stack web app that transforms syllabus PDFs into structured calendar events. Users upload a syllabus, extract key deadlines (assignments, exams), and export them as a calendar file. Built the entire frontend and backend, using AI to iterate faster on parsing logic for inconsistent syllabus formats.

Next.js Python FastAPI PyMuPDF Vercel
02 · Toolkit

Skills

Languages

Python Java C C++ SQL Go Scheme x86 Assembly

Web

HTML5 CSS Next.js FastAPI

Tools & Platforms

Git IntelliJ PyCharm Visual Studio Jupyter Vercel

Human Languages

English Spanish
03 · Academics

Education

University of California, Berkeley
B.A. in Computer Science

Expected May 2026 · Berkeley, CA

College of Alameda
A.A.-T in Mathematics

May 2024 · Alameda, CA

04 · Background

Experience

  1. AI Support Bot Analyst — Meta via Dana Street Consulting

    Contributed to evaluation of Meta's Facebook and Instagram support chatbot by designing structured user prompts and collecting conversational data. Created datasets to analyze response accuracy, contextual awareness, and task execution — helping identify improvement opportunities in the AI support system.

  2. Computer Science Tutor — Merritt College Learning Center

    Assisted ~5 students weekly, improving grades and understanding of coding and theory. Built interactive algorithm demos and skeleton projects; clarified complex concepts (especially Python) with hands-on examples.

  3. Math Tutor — Merritt College Learning Center

    Tutored ~10 students weekly in calculus, algebra, and differential equations. Created custom materials and videos that boosted grades by ~10%; organized study groups to foster peer learning and effective time management.

05 · Docs

Resume

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06 · Get in touch

Contact

Let's connect

I'm open to internships, full-time roles, and interesting projects.

Berkeley, CA · (510) 239-9631