Wenxiu Ye

About Me

I'm Wenxiu Ye, a Computer Science graduate (B.S. and M.S.) from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a GPA of 3.93. My academic journey has been enriched with hands-on projects in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, complemented by my experience as a Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant in university research labs.

Professionally, I have blended my technical skills and leadership abilities through years of experience as a Web Developer and General Manager in a high-demand restaurant environment. I’ve designed and maintained websites that improved customer interaction and streamlined operations, built pre-order systems using PHP, and handled full-stack inventory and staff management.

I'm currently working as a Desktop Analyst, leveraging my problem-solving skills to ensure seamless IT support. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between users and technology, and continuously growing as a developer and IT professional.

Job History

Desktop Analyst

Mintz · Full-time

Feb 2025 – Present · 6 mos | Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

  • Provided technical support to end-users by troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
  • Delivered assistance via phone, email, and in-person to resolve user inquiries promptly and ensure minimal downtime.
  • Documented support procedures, system configurations, and troubleshooting steps to maintain accurate technical records and enhance team efficiency.
  • Assisted in training users on new systems and applications while sharing technical knowledge with team members to promote a collaborative support environment.

General Manager, Restaurant Web Developer

New Style Asian Food · Full-time

Aug 2014 – Present · 11 yrs | Lynn, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

  • Developed a user-friendly website for browsing menus, achieving over 6,000 visits in six months and boosting customer interaction.
  • Integrated subscription forms, intuitive navigation, and a holiday pre-order feature with PHP and automated email confirmations.
  • Managed inventory, trained new staff, and collaborated with team members to efficiently handle hundreds of orders daily.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing sushi rolls with fresh ingredients.

Freelance Web Developer, Front Desk

New Style Asian Food - Lynnfield · Part-time

Oct 2023 – May 2024 · 8 mos | Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

  • Created and maintained the restaurant's website, including food photography and menu updates.
  • Managed multiple telephone lines, processed orders, and packed food to ensure quality standards were met.

Teaching Assistant for Database Management

UMass Boston · Part-time

Jan 2022 – May 2022 · 5 mos | Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Remote

  • Supported students with relational databases, SQL, ER modeling, database security, and application development.
  • Created grading rubrics and provided detailed assignment feedback to improve understanding and performance.

Lab Assistant for Mobile Security and Privacy Research Lab

UMass Boston · Part-time

Jul 2019 – Aug 2019 · 2 mos | Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

  • Conducted research and acquired components for Raspberry Pi projects, ensuring proper functionality.
  • Collaborated on developing a smart weight sensor capable of detecting cooking times based on meat weight and type.

Projects

Software Development Lab - Word Salad Project (Team Lead)

  • Implemented web scraping to download relevant papers from NASA's website based on user-input topics, applying text extraction and cleaning techniques to filter and extract valuable content.
  • Utilized NLP techniques from Gensim to determine the topics of the papers.
  • Leveraged Doc2Vec to assess paper similarities and cluster related topics, enabling quicker access for researchers to relevant materials.
  • Organized team meetings, assigned tasks, and coordinated with the professor and client to present progress and ensure project alignment.

Cybersecurity in the Internet of Things – Smart Plant Project (Team Lead)

  • Developed a Python-based plant monitoring system with a terminal interface, featuring soil moisture monitoring, motion detection, and remote watering capabilities.
  • Researched, sourced, and assembled hardware components, ensuring seamless integration and system functionality.
  • Enabled users to remotely monitor soil moisture levels, capture plant images, and automate watering for optimal plant health.

An Introduction to Software Engineering - Buggy Toe Project (Programmer)

  • Collaborated on a team to build a Java-based tic-tac-toe game with a unique variation requiring ten marks in a row to win, including user vs. user and user vs. AI modes.
  • Designed an intuitive user interface, integrated sound effects, and implemented AI for a challenging gaming experience.
  • Worked closely with teammates to brainstorm, debug, and refine gameplay features, strengthening teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Education

Master's Degree, Computer Science

University of Massachusetts Boston

GPA: 3.93

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

University of Massachusetts Boston

Graduated with Magna Cum Laude
Minor in Japanese
Dean's List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017

Skills

Contact Me

Email: wenxiuye2@gmail.com

Phone: (646) 267 - 0217

My Websites

Here are some of the websites I’ve created:

Courses Taken at UMass

CS110: Introduction to Computing
CS210: Intermediate Computing with Data Structures
CS220: Applied Discrete Mathematics
CS240: Programming in C
CS285: Social Issues and Ethics in Computing
CS310: Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
CS341: Computer Architecture and Organization
CS410: An Introduction to Software Engineering
CS413: Applied Cryptography
CS420: An Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS430: Database Management
CS437: Database-backed Websites and Web Services
CS442: Cybersecurity in the IoT
CS444: An Introduction to Operating Systems
CS450: The Structure of Higher Level Languages
CS451: Compilers
CS630: Database Management Systems
CS636: Database Application Development
CS648: Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing
CS671: Artificial Intelligence
CS680: Object-Oriented Design and Programming
CS681: Object-Oriented Software Development
CS682: Software Development Laboratory I