About
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Adriana Saavedra
UMD Alum + Graduate Student
Completed my bachelor's in Information Science as of May 2026
and currently pursuing a Master's in Information Management (MiM).
My background includes data analytics, project management, client relations, and IT systems.
I also have a strong foundation in UI/UX design, user research, and information architecture.
In Projects, you will see functional, user-focused digital experiences for anyone to access and interact with.
Feel free to check them out or send me a message!
Skills
- UX/UI & Product Design: User Research, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, Figma, Information Architecture, User Journey Mapping, Design Systems
- IT Operations: Hardware/Software Troubleshooting, Helpdesk & Ticketing Systems, Active Directory (AD), Git/GitHub, VSCode, Client Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), End User Support, IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Systems, Data, & Analytics: Data Modeling, Data Visualization (Tableau, R), SQL, Python, Networking Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Productivity Apps/Suites: Salesforce, JIRA, TOPdesk, ADManager, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Microsoft Office Suite
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
Work Experience
Rockville,
08/2026 - present
08/2026 - present
Graduate Course Aide,
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
- Assisting with grading undergraduate coursework and project schemas for both INST311 (Information Organization) and INST335 (Teams and Organizations).
- Delivering feedback to students and tracking their performance across course deliverables.
Rockville,
09/2024 - 05/2026
09/2024 - 05/2026
Student IT Technician,
Universities of Shady Grove
Universities of Shady Grove
- Coordinated in high-volume service operations (using TOPDesk and Active Directory Manager) to guarantee on-time completion of assignments.
- Served as a primary point of contact for staff and students, facilitating device configuration and technical access.
- Onboarded and trained new hires on internal software and hardware troubleshooting.
- Maintained classroom equipment (Creston/Extron) to facilitate smooth and efficient daily operations.
Remote,
09/2023 - 12/2023
09/2023 - 12/2023
General Assembly,
Software Engineering Apprentice
Software Engineering Apprentice
- Successfully completed 480 hours of expert-led instruction in different technologies, tools, and frameworks, along with hands-on learning of full stack software development in the industry’s most-in-demand technologies.
- Developed projects to apply hands-on learning, and collaborated with fellow apprentices on projects, helping me apply newfound skills and become well-versed in terminology used in web development.
Bethesda, MD,
09/2021 - 2/2023
09/2021 - 2/2023
Nespresso Boutique,
Assistant Supervisor
Assistant Supervisor
- Led and influenced a team of sales associates while overseeing managerial duties.
- Hired as Sales Associate, and was promoted within six months to Keyholder/Assistant Supervisor, due to excellence in punctuality and work ethic.
Rockville, MD,
02/2018 - 4/2021
02/2018 - 4/2021
Jacques Financial,
Data Entry/Receptionist
Data Entry/Receptionist
- Collaborated with work team to perform administrative tasks, including file management and document organization.
- Proficient in entering data from W-2 and 1099-R forms into softwares Lacerte and Salesforce.
- Provided customer service to clients, addressing inquiries, and assisting with needs.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinating CPA-client meetings.
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Projects
INTERACTIVE
Memory Browser Game
Completed in October 2023. A memory game consisting of some of my favorite albums &
EPs. Total of 16 cards & player get 20 attempts. If player
wins or loses, a message prompt will appear and let the player
know. There is a reset button below the cards.
Togethr
Completed in November 2023. A social media and dating application that is very similar to
Twitter/X. Worked in collaboration with a group during my time
in GA. Sign-up and sign-in is required.
BoomerBot
Completed in December 2023. AI Chatbot application that answers questions/inquiries
from User. AI is from Google, called Google Gemini Pro.
AI is conditioned to answer like a Baby Boomer. Sign-up and
sign-in is required.
NON-INTERACTIVE / WIREFRAMES
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Adoptify
Completed in December 2024. A pet adoption matchmaking command-line program designed to
connect users with their ideal pets based on personality and
lifestyle. Offers personalized recommendations with
compatibility scores.
UrStudentGuide(USG)
Completed in December 2024. A school-based app for USG students to have easier access to
finding out about campus resources, workshops, club meetings,
and more extracurricular activities and professional events that
could be related to various students' programs. Utilized basic
Figma skills to design a mock interface.
AMY (Amygdala)
Completed in April 2026. A school-based app for USG students dealing with academic
burnout. Meant to be 24/7, and aid student counselors with
receiving clinical-adjacent hours. Used Figma to create a
wireframe for student and student counselor.
Side A Website Redesign
Completed in May 2026. Capstone project for Side A Photography, based in
Baltimore. Directed a 6-person consultancy team conducting
end-to-end UX research, stakeholder interviews, and target
persona mapping to re-architect clientbooking pathways. Used
Figma for the wireframe and Squarespace to redesign a copy of
the website.
Credits
Created by KC Kat Creative
For more of our work check out kckat.com
- All images pulled from the incredible twitter account, @CatWorkers aka Cats with Jobs
- Lil clock code used from this codepen: https://codepen.io/ed-fast/pen/ExjbRe
Credits
This Webflow Clonable was created by KC Kat Creative
For more of our work check out kckat.com
- All images pulled from the incredible twitter account, @CatWorkers aka Cats with Jobs
- Lil clock code used from this codepen: https://codepen.io/ed-fast/pen/ExjbRe
you can move the windows around!!
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