Kosta Gjorgjievski

UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering | Learning Assistant

Los Angeles, California | January 2023 - Present

• Teach sections of 30+ undergraduate students in CS35L (Software Construction)
• Facilitate collaboration during TA-led discussions and address students' questions on assignments and projects
• Led workshops in topics covering: Node.js, React, Bash & Python scripting, Emacs Lisp, C, Linux DevTools

University Cooperative Housing Association | Technology Crew Chief

Los Angeles, California | June 2022 - Present

• Engineered an Internal Managing System for an organisation of 420 members using Python, Vue.js and Django
• Coded a Web Admission Portal Application for acquiring new members in Python, Vue.js and Django
• Managing and overseeing a crew of workers and assigning tasks using SCRUM methodology

Cedars Siani Medical Center - BIRI | Software Engineer, Research Intern

Los Angeles, California | June 2022 - December 2022

• Engineered software capable of detecting Creatine molecules from CEST MRI scans in C++
• Assigned as part of a team using Agile Software Development Methodologies and versioned controlled code with git on Github
• Engineered Artificial Neural Networks to decrease scan time of brain MRI with Python, PyTorch and TenserFlow
• Optimized integral code used in critical research segments using data structures and algorithms in C/C++

University Cooperative Housing Association | Board Member

Los Angeles, California | January 2022 - June 2022

• Defined tailored business strategies, outlined long term goals and smaller milestones
• Improved organizational processes and regulatory compliance by implementing new personnel structure with clear-cut roles and responsibilities
• Negotiated a deal with food provider saving organization $32,000 annually

Swipe Me In | Web Application Developer, Team Leader

April 2023

• Led a team in development of a software solution improving student life at UCLA
• Implemented an authentication system and backbone of application using Firebase and React.js
• Coded a user profile page allowing users to upload pictures, edit personal information, and realtime chat features
• Developed custom React hooks to enable team members to access user data
• Earned first place in the "Hack with a Pro" hackathon sponsored by Google and Tebra

Virtual Marketplace Web Application | Web Application Developer

November 2021

• Built with Python and the Django web framework, application includes features for users to control accounts, securely purchase goods, and browse and search listings in marketplace
• Featured an admin panel allowing administrators to supervise user accounts, view transaction histories, and manage marketplace listings
• Designed with scalability in mind and was thoroughly tested before launch, to ensure it was secure and reliable

Solar Panel Cooling System (Computer Science Club) | Project Manager, Python Engineer

November 2019

• Utilized Python to construct a Cooling System monitoring real-time temperatures
• Demonstrated reduction in temperature by 7°C of solar panels increasing lifespan by 3.5%
• Received prestigious "Most Innovative Project of Year 2019" award from Macedonian Fund for Innovations

Poisonous Gases Detection System (Computer Science Club) | Project Manager, C++ Engineer

November 2018

• Utilized Arduino microcontroller to connect and interface sensors with C++ program
• Coded a C++ program enabling end-user to configure system settings sensitivity levels for each gas type
• Designed a user-friendly interface displaying analysis results and alerted user in event of encountering hazardous gases
• Received prestigious "Most Innovative Project of Year 2018" award from Macedonian Fund for Innovations

Research Publications

• Co-authored “Accelerated CEST imaging through deep learning quantification from reduced frequency offsets”, Journal Article, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 2022 (in-review)
• Co-authored "Creatine Assessment in Acute Myocardial Infarction using CEST MRI”, Abstract, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, 2022