Faith Wilkins El — Software Engineer
I’m a technologist, educator, and product builder who thrives at the intersection of AI, cloud systems, and human-centered design. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science at Georgia Tech and a graduate of MIT’s Professional Education in Applied Data Science, I specialize in transforming complex problems into scalable systems and products that deliver measurable impact. My journey bridges enterprise engineering, product innovation, and education. I’ve led initiatives that: Optimized global cloud infrastructure, reducing compute costs by nearly 60% across 50+ regions while enhancing reliability and scalability. Directed educational programmes as a university instructor and nonprofit co-founder, supporting students in achieving 100% college acceptance and $1M+ in scholarships. Designed and prototyped Parker, a peer-to-peer parking platform inspired by Airbnb, where I conducted market research, user testing, and MVP prototyping to validate an urban mobility solution. Serve as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the University of Maryland alumni association in Los Angeles, overseeing budgeting, strategic planning, and financial stewardship. At the core of my work is a belief that innovation must be both scalable and human-centered. I focus on aligning stakeholders, governing programmes responsibly, and creating solutions that drive business outcomes while delivering real value to people and communities. I see the future of technology not just in speed or scale, but in how thoughtfully we design and apply it to improve lives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused technologist with expertise in AI, cloud systems, and education.
Experience: 9 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Ai/ml Infrastructure Engineering
- Cloud-native Development & Devops
- System Architecture & Microservices
- Start-up Leadership
- Technical Instruction & Mentorship
- Curriculum Development & Enhancement
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
- Microservices Architecture
- Data-driven Solution Development
- Agile Project Management
- Curriculum Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
Career Highlights
- Reduced compute costs by nearly 60% across 50+ regions.
- Achieved 100% college acceptance and $1M+ in scholarships.
- Designed a peer-to-peer parking platform inspired by Airbnb.
Work Experience
Stanford University
Computer Programming Instructor (0 mo)
Airbnb
Airbnb Host and Property Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
Oracle
Software Engineer (4 yrs 1 mo)
Software Engineer Intern (2 mos)
Parker Incorporated
Co-Founder & CTO (11 mos)
Jane Street
INFOCUS Business Development Program (0 mo)
Code Differently
Software Engineer Instructor Teaching Assistant (1 yr 5 mos)
Software Engineer (4 mos)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
ABP - Global Technology (1 mo)
#DevelopHer2020 (0 mo)
Do Good Institute
Fellow (6 mos)
University of Maryland College Park
Engineering Research Assistant (11 mos)
BitView
Computer Science Instructor & Co-founder (2 yrs 7 mos)
Co-Founder & Software Engineer (2 yrs 8 mos)
Cornell University
Diversity Hosting at Cornell University (1 mo)
IMET - Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
Researcher (8 mos)
Johns Hopkins University
Biophysics Research Intern (1 yr 2 mos)
Baltimore Algebra Project
Math Tutor (8 mos)
Higher Achievement
Student (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS at University of Maryland
at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute