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About Me

Welcome! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ I'm Diya, a 3rd year Computer Science student with a minor in the Design of the User Experience.

My passion for technology really took off in the 11th grade, when I learned how deeply tech connects and powers everything around usโ€”from basic webpages to complex search engines and everything in between.
This fascination led me to not only wanting to learn how tech works, but how to develop applications myself.

I love to learn, and I like to think about these prime years of discovery as my journey in techโ€”exploring new concepts, honing my skills, finding my space, and truly figuring out what I love and want to do. Along the way, I found a love for user experience, because every feature developed has a reason behind it, and its cool figuring out why.

But when I'm not coding or prototying, you can catch me reading a book (scroll down for my blog!) or touching grass enjoying the great outdoors.

Anyways, welcome to my portfolio, so glad to have you here :).

๐Ÿ“ NJ Institute of Technology
๐Ÿซ B.S. Computer Science
๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซ Minor in UX Design




I'm also a...

๐Ÿ“ Event Coordinator,
Women in Computing Society, NJIT

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿ’ป Coding Program Instructor,
JerseySTEM

๐Ÿ”‘ Resident Assistant,
NJIT


Purpose

I'm all about those full circle moments :)



I love giving back and I really value building and preserving community.
Pictured above are some things I love doing!


Technical Experience

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UI/UX Intern, Fieldworker

May 2025 - August 2025

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Machine Learning Research Fellow, NJIT

May 2025 - Present

Research Project Abstract


Portfolio

Exploring Impact of UI/UX App Updates

UX Research
Interview Study

Exploring Impact of UI/UX App Updates

This interview study explores how users are impacted by UI/UX updates on their favorite platforms.

Methodology to analyze results include coding, code cycling, and developing a code category.

Read my report and analysis here!

Investigating How Job Titles in Tech Influence Perceptions of Value

UX
Study
Card Sort

Semantic Status: Study & Report

This research and study was conducted as a group project for my Designing the User Experience course.

We explored how the title of a job, specifically in tech, affects perceptions of prestige, personal appeal, and personal wellness.

Read the report and analysis here!

My Portfolio Site

Web Dev
Design

Portfolio Site

Developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Check out the Github Repo: Github

Read more about the design/development process: Link to Blog Page

Check out my basic Figma Design: Figma Prototype

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Stay tuned!


My Journey

Thought I'd exercise my love for writing while documenting
this beautiful journey in techโ€”a reminder that career isn't always linear.


Contact

Let's Connect!


Send me a message down below or say hi!