Honor Society® member
Alenna Spiro
Business Analyst at I work as a software designer for RocNRol inc, which is the parent company for many businesses such as Lotterease, Foodease, Journease, and Enrollease. I am developing a product called Gigit, which is an app that connects performers and venues for live shows.
- University of South Florida
- computer science
- Class of 2022
- Tampa, Florida
Member since January 2021
About
Hello! My name is Alenna and I go to school at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am studying computer science so that I can go into AI and robotics fields. My life goal is to create empathetic robots which can help those who need assisted living (the elderly and the disabled) live in their own homes.
Education
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University of South Florida
Non-Degree
2020
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Massbay Community College
Non-Degree
2020
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Computer Science
2019 – 2020
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C. Leon King High School IB
International Baccalaureate Program
2015 – 2019
Honors and awards
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International Baccalaureate Degree
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USF Young Innovators Award
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I want to work in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. I intend to go to business school either during or after my graduate degree in computer science because I would like to own my own business developing empathetic robots (or at least robots with whom humans can empathize).
My life goal is to create a live-in robotic assistant that can reduce the cost on the family of hiring a person to be there every day. This goal stems from my own family story, as my great aunt was sent to an assisted living home against her wishes because she needed round-the-clock care. As a child, I wished I could make a robot that could help her have a more comfortable rest of her days in her own home.
- Graduate school interests
I intend to go to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Computer Science for graduate, as well as their Isenberg School of Management using their top-notch online program.
- Outside the classroom
I love video games, programming for fun, Dungeons and Dragons, and most other nerdy things. I also paint, sew, embroider, crochet, or make jewelry in my spare time.
Experience
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Business Analyst
I work as a software designer for RocNRol inc, which is the parent company for many businesses such as Lotterease, Foodease, Journease, and Enrollease. I am developing a product called Gigit, which is an app that connects performers and venues for live shows.
May 2016 – Jan 2021
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Graphic Designer
I used to work for Lotterease only. I developed the color scheme, logo, and layout of the website. The same framework has been used on every subsequent sister company under RocNRol.
Sep 2013 – Oct 2013
Volunteering
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I am an undergraduate volunteer at Professor Roderic Grupen's Laboratory for Perceptual Robotics.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Aug 2019 – Jan 2021
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I have volunteered for my father's political campaign when he ran for City Council. I learned how to go door-to-door and to speak with strangers. It taught me how to be confident.
Cyril Spiro for City Council Campaign
Jun 2016 – Nov 2016
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I participated in the Relay For Life event for four years. I earned a total of 150 hours of service.
Relay For Life
Aug 2015 – May 2019
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
