Hi, I'm Qetsia Nkulu

About Me

Who I Am

I graduated from UCLA in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science. Shortly after, I joined a UCLA-affiliated startup called BruinShack as a UI/UX Intern.

During my six months there, I discovered that I was more interested in building apps rather than conducting user research.

This realization led me to pursue a more technical path. I enrolled in the Applications Programming certificate at UCLA Extension.

I built a solid foundation in software development and completed the program with a 4.0 GPA.

I have also completed CodePath’s iOS Development pathway. My experience at Codepath deepened my interest in mobile technology and motivated me to become an iOS developer.

Currently, I'm a Software Engineer Intern at Nupt.AI, helping shape the future of wedding planning through AI.

Education

UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension

Certificate in Applications Programming

2023

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science

2018 - 2022

Technical Skills

Languages

Python
Java
Swift
JavaScript
HTML
CSS

Frameworks

SwiftUI
UIKit
React.js
Next.js
Tailwind CSS

Tools

Git/Github
VS Code
Xcode
Postman

Certifications

Codepath

Intermediate iOS Development

Codepath

Issued 2024ID: 203080
Codepath

Intro to iOS Development

Codepath

Issued 2023ID: 190620

Work Experience

Nupt.AI

Nupt.AI

Software Engineer Intern

Mar 2025 - Present
Los Angeles, CA
  • Accomplished a 33% improvement in site reliability by resolving front-end bugs across key pages by identifying and fixing production issues in the codebases
BruinShack (now UniShack)

BruinShack (now UniShack)

UI/UX Intern

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
Remote
  • Identified patterns from the user research data and generated over 11 user insights on UCLA students
  • Conducted a competitive analysis on 3 apartment websites to create understanding of market trends and user-interface standards
  • Defined 13 relevant UI features to incorporate in the website redesign
  • Initiated design reviews with an industry professional during the reiteration process of the prototype biweekly

Projects

PhotoScavengerHunt

PhotoScavengerHunt

An iOS app that allows users to capture or select photos from large libraries and visualize them on a dynamic map with custom markers based on image metadata

TranslateMe

TranslateMe

A multilingual translation app that uses the Memory API, Firestore for data persistence, and seamless navigation to manage and clear saved translations