Hey! I'm Dani

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Hey! I'm Dani, an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Computer Science and Data Science, with a Graphic Design certificate.


I enjoy building tools that combine software, data, research, and design. I am especially interested in research computing, computational biology, and UX design!


Outside of academics, I enjoy playing 2D video games and working on creative projects with Adobe software. I also love spending time with my two cats, Yemi and Blanca.

Isla-Mujeres

Punta Sur in Isla Mujeres

December 2023

Yemi

Yemi

August 2024

Madison

Camp Randall Stadium

November 2025

Playa Isla Blanca

Playa Isla Blanca

May 2025

Nottingham

Nottingham City Centre

July 2024

Blanca

Blanca sleeping

May 2023

Art102

Assignment for Art 102

February 2026

Yemi

Yemi at home

May 2023

Frozen Lake Mendota

Frozen Lake Mendota

January 2025

Frozen Lake Mendota

My cat Fluffy

May 2025

Projects

GOF network models project preview

GOF Microbiome Networks

R

Developing and analyzing goodness-of-fit network models for microbiome systems as part of the Solis-Lemus Lab.
Coming soon

Agouti Adventures

Java

Agouti Adventures is a 2D game built in Java. Inspired by the cute animal native to my hometown, players can explore my neighborhood as an agouti.
Coming soon

Prism

Unity, C#

Prism is a 3D puzzle game developed using Unity and C#. Players must rotate and align color-coded pieces to complete geometrical figures.

Experience

Computing Facilitation Fellow

Jun 2026 - Present

The Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC)

  • Develop web-based documentation systems supporting distributed and high throughput computing services
  • Analyze computing workflows to implement features improving transparency around job scheduling and processing expectations
  • Identify user experience gaps in technical documentation and design solutions for communicating distributed computing concepts

Research Assistant

Oct 2025 - Present

Solis-Lemus Lab @ Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

  • Contribute to the development of software tools for analyzing relationships among microbial communities
  • Develop and document code for data analysis and visualization in R
  • Collaborate with a team of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students to conduct computational biology research focused on phylogenetic modeling

Student Software Trainer

Nov 2024 - Present

Software Training for Students @ UW–⁠Madison Information Technology

  • Provide one-on-one tutoring and technical support to students on a variety of software and programming topics
  • Lead workshops and assist college courses on web development, programming, and design software
  • Develop webpages using HTML, CSS, and WordPress to create guides that help students learn software tools

Programming Skills

Additional Experience

Content Creator

May 2023 - Present

Tutoriales de Dani @ YouTube

  • Developed step-by-step video tutorials in Spanish on professional software tools, tailored to beginner and intermediate learners, generating over 500,000+ views

Web Designer

Feb 2023

Treasurehunting.tv

  • Redesigned website architecture and interface using WordPress for improved user experience and accessibility
  • Improved search visibility and metadata by optimizing meta titles, descriptions, and header tags
  • Implemented internal linking and alt text for images to guide users to related content and improve SEO

Content Creator

Nov 2022 - Present

Magenta Media @ YouTube

  • Conduct research on trending topics and create a script with a storyline
  • Compile media and voiceover into an engaging video, add effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Gained 160,000+ subscribers and 120,000,000+ views

Graphic Designer

Sep 2025

School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences

  • Chosen as one of the winners of the sticker competition celebrating the grand opening of Morgridge Hall, the new home of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marketing Coordinator

Nov 2022 - Aug 2024

Cancuncare

  • Consistently created infographics to promote resorts and tourist activities in Cancun for Cancuncare
  • Distributed deliverables on social media including a monthly email newsletter to 8,000+ recipients resulting in increased exposure
  • Filtered and maintained a clean recipient list ensuring an engaged audience profile

Design Tools