Meet Your Barista
Hello! I'm Raya Smidi
I'm a tech enthusiast with a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering Technology from the University of Toledo. But here's the thing, I'm also a total coffee addict who basically lives in cafes. There's something magical about solving problems over a good cup of coffee, and I wanted my portfolio to feel like you just walked into my favorite coffee shop.
At RayaVerse Café, I blend my love for technology with my obsession for all things coffee. Whether I'm managing projects, building apps, or teaching STEM, I bring that same cozy cafe energy: thoughtful, creative, and always brewing up something new. I believe the best ideas happen in spaces that feel comfortable and inspiring, so grab a cup and explore my work!
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Matcha - Cafe-Themed Portfolio
Self-Taught Web Development | October 2025
- 🫘 Designed and developed an interactive, cafe-themed portfolio website using AI-assisted coding techniques
- 🫘 Self-taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create smooth animations and responsive design
- 🫘 Features include landing page with steam animations, AI chatbot widget, and mobile-responsive layout
Spanish Latte - Halal Eats App
Fullstack Developer | January 2023 - Present
- 🫘 Designed a Halal restaurant discovery app using Figma (UI/UX) and Java (backend)
- 🫘 Focused on intuitive design and seamless user flow with product strategy alignment
- 🫘 Collaborated on feature prioritization and usability testing to meet user needs
Iced Latte - Security Camera Installation
Senior Capstone Project | August 2023 - December 2023
- 🫘 Led modernization of College of Engineering Technology's surveillance system
- 🫘 Oversaw system design, requirements gathering, and installation planning with Ubiquiti UNVR solutions
- 🫘 Coordinated between departments to deliver scalable, cost-efficient network model
Mocha - Twitter Followers Search
#CodeChella Hackathon Project
- 🫘 Built a Twitter followers and following search tab application using Node.js
- 🫘 Developed functionality to search and analyze Twitter follower data with intuitive interface
- 🫘 Implemented API integration with Twitter Dev Account for real-time data retrieval
Work Experience
Science Teacher
The Bounty Collegium | November 2024 - June 2025
- 🫘 Designed and delivered engaging STEM-based lessons for 6th and 7th graders
- 🫘 Managed curriculum planning, execution, and progress tracking
- 🫘 Created inclusive learning environment promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Social Media Manager
Vivre Cosmetics | October 2020 - December 2020
- 🫘 Managed cross-platform social media presence (Instagram 13K, TikTok) increasing engagement by 25%
- 🫘 Designed and executed data-informed campaigns achieving 2K+ new followers
- 🫘 Collaborated across design, marketing, and influencer teams for seamless content production
Public Relations Chair
Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) | June 2020 - September 2020
- 🫘 Coordinated communication strategies and marketing materials for national youth conferences
- 🫘 Utilized Canva and Adobe tools to design campaigns reaching 1,000+ participants
- 🫘 Collected and analyzed engagement data to inform event marketing decisions
Coffee Beans & Tools 🫘
Project Management
- Agile & Scrum
- Product Strategy
- Cross-functional Leadership
Programming
- Python (Intermediate)
- Java
- SQL (Intermediate)
Data & Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Power BI
- Excel Dashboards
Design & Development
- Figma (UI/UX)
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Mobile App Design
Technical Tools
- GitHub & Version Control
- Visual Studio
- IntelliJ IDEA
Emerging Tech
- AI & Machine Learning
- Network Systems
- Digital Product Development
My Resume
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Whether you want to discuss a project, collaborate, or just chat over coffee, I'd love to hear from you!
GitHub
github.com/rayasmidiLocation
Ohio
Willing to relocate