Samantha Wise Brooks

EDUCATION

Expected Graduation: May 2026

B.A. in Computer Science

B.A. in Economics

GPA : 3.757 /4
Relevant Coursework: Software Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Systems and Organization, Software Development Essentials, Data Science with R, Discrete Math and Theory, Econometrics, Sustainability Economics
Scholarships: International Studies Office (2024, 2025), Peggy Marchant Rutland Memorial Scholarship (2024), SRC, Inc. STEM Scholarship Fund (2025)
UVA in Siena (Study Abroad) Siena, Italy
Student January 2025-May 2025
- Studied computer science under Italian professors, broadening my cultural exposure to software with a global perspective
UVA Odyssey Through the Anthropocene (Study Abroad) Greece
Student May 2024 – June 2024
- Sailed around Greece studying sustainability practices from antiquity and exploring modern applications for development
- Researched practical and impactful strategies for adapting large cities to operate more sustainably

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Boston, MA
Techstart Software Intern
June 2025 – August 2025

Collaborated with cross-functional development team in Agile environment to enhance Sales Compensation platform UI integration and user experience
Developed full-stack solutions by building React components and implementing API integrations to connect front-end interfaces with back-end database systems
Consistently delivered sprint commitments while actively participating in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and stakeholder demo presentations

Delta Gamma Charlottesville, VA
Vice President of Programming
December 2023 – December 2024

Managed event planning and $5,000 budget for a sorority of 200+ members, ensuring smooth coordination and engagement
Organized and oversaw 20+ chapter-wide events per semester, collaborating with various committees to manage logistics, and ensuring all activities stayed within the allocated budget
Increased participation in chapter events, fostering greater community engagement and improving member satisfaction

Enactus at UVA Charlottesville, VA
Project Consultant
September 2023 – Present

Analyzed hiring patterns and employee demographics for a caregiving company looking to improve recruitment strategies
Leveraged data analytics tools and R programming to evaluate internal data across platforms, identifying key patterns in employee retention and applicant demographics

Women in Computer Science Charlottesville, VA
Mentor
September 2023 – Present

Mentored younger students in computer science through participating in skill-building activities and workshops
Gave advice to prospective computer science students, passing along useful tools, information, and actionable advice to assist with professional development

Google Developers Club Charlottesville, VA
Member
August 2024 – Present

Collaborated with student developers in workshops to enhance front-end development skills and learn
Practiced utilizing new technology outside a traditional classroom, simulating the professional developmental experience

Experienced : Reaxt, Java, TypeScript, GitHub, Test-Driven Development, Agile Development, Pair-Programming with AI, HTML

Proficient : CLI, Django, APIs, C, SQL, Python, Full-Stack Development, GitHub Actions

Skiing, Hiking, Fitness, Travel, Sustainability, Podcasts, Ceramics, Soccer (Liverpool FC), Reading, Waterskiing, Harry Potter