Leila Al-Hemali Ayad

Professional Summary

Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in GIS applications and experience designing web-first geospatial products built with modern frameworks. Passionate about JS Custom Web Components, WebRTC, and peer-to-peer networks.

Technical Skills

Front End: React.js, Angular, Cesium, Canvas API, Redux, Context API, Custom Web Components, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Back End: Node.js, Wherobots, Apache Sedona, Express, Knex Migrations, Git CLI, GitHub, VS Code, AWS, Firebase, Python

Additional: Figma, Procreate Animations, Hiring and Onboarding Experience, Customer and Vision-Centered Design

Professional Experience

Simtable, Santa Fe, NM — Full Stack Developer (2023 - Current)

• Created a CRM tool with a searchable database of accounts and invoices, automated subscription reminders and payments, and a user-facing quote generator using pure JavaScript and AWS Cloud Functions.
• Configured HTTP and WebDAV servers for secure storage and management of JSON document-based data, demonstrating proficiency in self-hosting technologies and collaborative workflows.
• Developed a custom web component for laser tracking using Canvas API for image processing and WebRTC for adjusting camera settings, with an interface providing real-time feedback through dynamic histogram.
• Utilized Shape Up project management principles to craft pitches, define scope, and outline tasks for software.
• Designed UIs and generated operational prototypes for Simtable's GeoSpatial and Machine Vision products.

UbiQD, Los Alamos, NM — Full Stack Developer (2022)

• Developed a full-stack application which models global solar spectra using NASA’s MEERA-2 Dataset, refactored Python code, a Flask API, and a React UI.
• Deployed the tool via AWS and Heroku, enabling internal R&D and sales teams to generate customer reports and explore new markets using earth-sized datasets and map layers.

Green River Pottery, Santa Fe, NM — Studio Manager (2020 - 2021)

• Instructed 8-week ceramics classes and provided informal lessons in the studio.
• Trained and organized teams of interns in studio practices, kiln loading, firing, and teaching techniques.
• Managed studio's social media and website to boost virtual engagement and attract new members.

Outward Bound, San Francisco, CA — Outdoor Educator (2018 - 2020)

• Provided growth-oriented feedback to colleagues and organization post-trips.
• Organized and led staff expedition promoting organizational minority inclusion and reducing attrition.
• Presented engaging lessons on climate action, leadership, and social/emotional development to students.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars, Seattle, WA/Remote — Fellow/Contract Consulting (2016 - 2021)

• Multi-summer fellowship analyzing the relationship between the environmental movement and systemic oppression.
• Developed Alumni Network structure incorporating equity principles like Mutual-Aid Fund.
• Established grant application framework resulting in funding for 15 program participants.

Education

Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, BloomTech (formerly LambdaSchool) — Completed May 2022

Bachelor of Science in Environment & Society; Minor in Biology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL — Completed May 2017

Honors Program student, GPA: 3.94/4.00, Dean’s List – Spring 2014