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I'm Misha Reyes, a software engineer and experienced graphic designer. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines.
ABOUT ME
One thing you could hear me talking non-stop about are all my favorite TV shows: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Avatar: The Last Airbender,
Star Wars: Clone Wars, Adventure Time, Young Justice, The Good Place, How I Met Your Mother, Sherlock, Loki, Andor, and many, many more. At any given moment, I’m probably in the middle of
binging a brand new series or rewatching a classic.
While I watch my shows, I’m usually (sometimes even simultaneously :>) designing or coding, or both! These are the three things that I find I can do almost endlessly:
trying to puzzle through an episode’s cliffhanger, a design challenge, or yet another bug in my code.
In my spare time, I also love singing with my ukulele, scuba diving, badminton,
teaching computer science as a CPSC 213 TA at UBC, wakeboarding, cooking & eating Filipino food (ily Jollibee!), advocating for gender equality in tech, and learning about UX/UI or blockchain.
PROJECTS
HearToStudy
March 2024
A web app built using React and Flask at the cmd-f hackathon that enhances educational accessibility by transcribing lectures, summarizing notes, and creating flashcards – leveraging Cohere AI.
Lighthouse
February 2022
A women’s safety app that uses streetlight map data to guide users to the safest route home. Integrates the Google Maps & Twilio APIs. Won 1st Prize for ‘Best Hack to Support Women’ in HackViolet 2022.
Wavy
April - August 2022
A social platform that helps university students make friends and hang out. Our team engineered the mobile app using TypeScript & React Native. I focus on front-end design/ implementation.
RescueAlerts
July - August 2021
A Java-based typhoon rescue alerts app where people can post, view, & respond to rescue alerts with an interactive GUI (Java Swing). Inspired by observing disaster response patterns in the Philippines.
DESIGNS
Commissions
May 2022 - Present
I run my own art account on Instagram (@sashimish.psd), where I accept commissions for personalized portraits. My work has been well-received, allowing me to connect with clients and bring their visions to life. Com-MISH-ion me!
Brew Lab
January 2020 - January 2021
As a Design Intern at Brew Lab in the Philippines, I created engaging infographics, social media posts, and various graphic collaterals. My effective marketing strategies contributed to an 88% increase in sales growth.
Consensus
May 2019 - March 2020
In my role as a Product Designer for Consensus: The Social Card Game, I developed the branding, designed the product box, and created digital posters. Our Kickstarter campaign successfully raised over $5000!
Hayag Pilipinas
July 2020 - 2022
As a co-founder and graphic designer for Hayag Pilipinas, I focused on information design to produce impactful social media posts. Our efforts significantly boosted our online presence and engagement, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.