M.S. Computer Science
George Washington University
Adonia Sequeira
"Software Engineer building intelligent & scalable systems across AI, Cloud & Data"
MS Computer Science, GWU | Washington, DC
About Me
"Bridging AI, cloud, and human-centered design to build impactful, real-world solutions."
I'm Adonia, a software developer, researcher, and a relentless learner recognized as GWU's Graduate Employee of the Year among 4,500+ peers.
Whether I'm fine-tuning ML models, architecting cloud infrastructure, or diving into the latest AI frameworks, I'm driven by one question: how can technology solve real problems? From Mumbai to Washington D.C., I've built everything from gaming experiences to GenAI chatbots, always with an eye toward scalability, resilience, and user impact.
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My Approach
User-First Design
Designing AI systems people actually want & trust to use.
Scalable Architecture
Building systems that grow seamlessly from prototype to production.
Continuous Learning
Staying ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Data-Driven Decisions
Letting metrics and insights guide product direction.
Recognition & Impact
🏆 Academic Excellence
GW Graduate Employee of 2025
Top 0.02% among 4,500+ students
SEAS Dean's Award
Academic excellence recognition
🔬 Technical Innovation
IEEE Published Researcher
AI-powered language learning
Best Game Developer
4.8⭐ rating, 100+ downloads
👥 Leadership & Community
Student Council Leader
General Secretary & Treasurer
Notion Global Ambassador
Notion
Education
B.E. Computer Engineering
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
AI/ML & Data Science
Cloud & Infrastructure
Databases & Big Data
Design & UI/UX
Developer Tools & Version Control
Experience
Notion Global Ambassador · Notion
Building community-driven learning through templates, workshops, and systems that help people work smarter.
- Designing reusable Notion systems for portfolios, career workflows, and personal knowledge management.
- Hosting/organizing community sessions to teach practical, real-world Notion setups.
- Sharing learnings publicly to improve adoption, clarity, and consistency for new users.
Volunteer Research Assistant · GWU Milken Institute School of Public Health
Supporting data-driven public health research by improving data workflows, analysis, and reporting pipelines.
- Supported digital data management and adaptation of software tools for project monitoring and decision-making.
- Conducted quantitative + qualitative analysis, visualization, and reporting using Python and SQL.
- Applied ML methods for pattern discovery and faster insight generation from operational datasets.
Researcher (IEEE GCAT 2022 Publication) · Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Published IEEE work on an AI-powered German language tutor combining NLP, conversational AI, and Unity-based 3D learning.
- Built an A1-level German learning tutor using NLP + task-based learning to simulate real-world conversation practice.
- Integrated Unity 3D environments and voice modules to create immersive, interactive learning scenarios.
- Ran learner experiments and iterated using feedback loops to improve usability and learning outcomes.
Technical Student Project Assistant III · GWU SEAS Career Services
Drove measurable growth by improving SEO, accessibility, and analytics across 20+ web assets with +60% user engagement.
- Boosted engagement ~60% by refining SEO, UI, and accessibility across the SEAS Career Services web ecosystem.
- Built and maintained dashboards (Handshake, LinkedIn, Jobscan, UConnect) to surface trends and drive decisions.
- Improved reporting workflows and operational processes, contributing to ~$1,400 cost savings.
Student Support Assistant I · GWU SEAS Career Services
Improved service reliability and student experience through technical support, audits, workshops, and content systems.
- Managed technical digital data and performed website audits, improving operations for 1,200+ stakeholders and increasing page views by 65%.
- Resolved 130+ technical support requests (Handshake + events + access issues), improving reliability and turnaround time.
- Supported student career readiness through advising sessions and workshops on LinkedIn and personal branding.
Innovation Consultant Intern · Excelerate (Technology Consulting)
Delivered product strategy and prototypes by combining user research, market insights, and rapid iteration.
- Collaborated in a 10+ member team to design and prototype solutions for improving engagement in online learning.
- Conducted market + competitor research to refine positioning, user needs, and feature priorities.
- Presented insights and recommendations in a consulting-style format to drive clearer product decisions.
Mobile UI Intern · FlockFlair (Software Development & Design Services)
Designed user-centered mobile interfaces and improved usability through rapid prototyping and iterative design.
- Designed 16+ Android UI screens in Figma/Balsamiq with a focus on usability, hierarchy, and accessibility.
- Applied agile iteration cycles to adapt designs based on evolving requirements and feedback.
- Improved navigation and consistency by standardizing icons, typography, spacing, and interaction patterns.
Software Engineer (Game Development) · Teknack Gaming Studio
Shipped Unity C# mobile games with strong user outcomes (100+ downloads, ~4.8–4.9★ rating) in a fast release cycle.
- Built and released 2D mobile games in Unity (C#), focusing on gameplay loops, performance, and stability.
- Owned testing, debugging, and iterative improvements based on player feedback and playtesting.
- Supported visibility through lightweight marketing and community engagement for launches.
General Secretary · Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Led cross-campus initiatives and execution at scale through events, communications, and systems that improved student engagement.
- Led a 14+ member student council to plan and deliver institution wide initiatives and events.
- Organized 24+ technical sessions and streamlined registrations/reminders using Python automation to reduce no-shows.
- Supported institutional branding and communications contributing to a B++ NAAC ranking outcome.
Treasurer · Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Managed event budgets and financial operations with clear tracking, accuracy, and accountability.
- Created and managed budgets for multiple campus initiatives and ensured efficient allocation of funds.
- Maintained transparent records and processed reimbursements for teams and stakeholders.
- Supported planning decisions with data-driven tracking and reporting.
Program Event Coordinator · Hysteria DBCL
Delivered end-to-end event operations like planning, coordination, and execution across teams and stakeholders.
- Planned and executed conferences, seminars, and workshops with strong operational rigor.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align program outcomes with organizational goals.
- Managed logistics and timelines to ensure smooth delivery and attendee experience.
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Certifications
Honors & Awards
GW Student Employee of the Year 2025
Recognized among 4,500+ graduate students for outstanding contributions.
Best Game of Teknack 2020
Won first place in the annual game development competition.
People's Choice Award Teknack 2021
Community favorite in the annual game jam event.
Recommendations
Chalvonna Smith Teachey, MS, ABD
Director, Engineering Career Services · GWU SEAS
Led website optimization and SEO improvements that increased student engagement by 60%, while delivering data-driven insights across Handshake, LinkedIn, Jobscan, and UConnect.
Adonia is proficient in data analytics and visualization, utilizing platforms such as Handshake, LinkedIn, Jobscan, and UConnect to extract and interpret key performance metrics.
Katherine Hugins
Associate Director, Admissions & International Partnerships · GWU
Went above and beyond supporting admissions yield + career services efforts with consistent professionalism and reliability.
Adonia was a delight to work with and somebody I looked forward to interacting with and could trust to diligently handle tasks assigned to her.
Sunghyun Lee
Career Development · Coaching · Employer Relations
Recognized as GW Student Employee of the Year 2025 and consistently delivered flawless execution for initiatives.
I am confident that Adonia will be a valuable asset to any organization, and I give her my highest recommendation.
Gallery
Conference moments + community highlights.
Grace Hopper Celebration
NVIDIA AI Summit
AWS Summit
Google DevFest
Grace Hopper Celebration
AWS re:Invent
Tech Blogs
How to Craft a Spook-tacular Resume: The Do’s and Don’ts of Hauntingly Good Job Applications 🎃
Practical resume do’s and don’ts to improve clarity, impact, and recruiter readability without overcomplicating formatting.
Read on GWUNavigating the Tech Odyssey: Revealing the Transformative Power of Research
A student-friendly perspective on how research experience builds problem-solving and long-term career leverage in tech.
Read on GWUCareer Resources
Resources I've built and shared through GWU SEAS Career Services and LinkedIn to help engineering students navigate recruiting, interviews, and career growth.
Guide
Mastering Presentations
Tips, structure, and delivery techniques to present clearly, confidently, and with impact.
Checklist
LinkedIn Checklist (Post)
A quick checklist to strengthen your profile, improve recruiter readability, and boost search visibility.
Cheat Sheet
LinkedIn Cheat Sheet
Actionable guidance to refine your About, Experience, skills, and keyword strategy for stronger outreach.
Challenge
Career Growth Challenge
A structured challenge to build career momentum through small, consistent actions each week.
Checklist
Tech Conference Survival Guide
A professional checklist to prep, network intentionally, and follow up effectively—before, during, and after the event.
Contact Me
Prefer email? adnsequeira20@gmail.com