Computer Science & Engineering Student

Ella Potter

About Me

A little about me

I’m a Computer Science & Engineering student at the University of Iowa planning to graduate in December 2026. My experience includes mobile app development, web development, databases, embedded systems, robotics, and full-stack projects. I like working on projects that combine creativity with technical problem-solving, whether I’m building an app, debugging hardware, or helping others learn how to code.

Education

B.S.E. in Computer Science & Engineering

2022 – 2026

University of Iowa

Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Achitecture, Artificial Intelligence

Experience

Software Engineering Intern

RideMatch

May 2026 – Present

Continue developing RideMatch beyond the initial senior design prototype into a production-ready application
Develop and improve Flutter-based rider and driver mobile applications
Debug application functionality and integrate frontend, backend, database, and payment systems
Support application testing, deployment, and preparation for public release
Collaborate with the project sponsor to translate business requirements into technical features

Lead Coding & Robotics Instructor

iCode

Summer 2025

Led coding, robotics, and gaming lessons for students ages 6–15
Taught beginner-friendly programming concepts using Python, Java, and C#
Helped students debug code, solve problems, and build confidence with technology

Social Media Manager

Polished Nails & Spa

May 2023 – Present

Curate and design engaging social media posts
Interact with customers across social platforms
Grow audience engagement and appointment bookings

Projects

Projects I've worked on

From full-stack websites, mobile apps, and embedded hardware — here's a sample of what I've built.

RideMatch mobile app with route and ride-preference icons

• APPFeatured Project

—— APP

RideMatch

A completed senior-design prototype that gives riders more control through preference-based driver recommendations and swipe-based selection, now being refined through user feedback ahead of deployment.

Flutter
Dart
Python
Flask
MySQL
Stripe

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GitHub

• EMBEDDED

—— EMBEDDED

Embedded Systems & Digital Compass

A series of ATmega328P hardware and software projects culminating in a digital compass with sensor communication, an LCD interface, directional LEDs, push-button controls, and mixed-voltage circuitry.

ATmega328P
Arduino
AVR Assembly
Embedded C
I2C
PWM
USART
ADC/DAC

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GitHub

Election management system with a secure ballot box and regional results

• WEB

—— WEB

Election Management System

A role-based election management prototype supporting voter registration, user verification, precinct-based ballots, election administration, and voting workflows.

Python
Flask
MySQL
HTML/CSS

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GitHub

Library database connecting books, patrons, reservations, and catalog records

• WEB

—— WEB

Library Database Management System

A full-stack library management application with patron and staff dashboards, catalog management, checkout workflows, room reservations, account management, and a relational MySQL database.

Python
Flask
MySQL
HTML/CSS
JavaScript

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GitHub

• WEB

—— WEB

GiftWise

A SaaS-style Ruby on Rails application that helps users organize recipients, plan gift-giving events, track budgets, manage gift ideas, and generate personalized gift suggestions with AI.