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Hi, I'm Ella — software engineer, builder, and athlete.

I turn ideas into products.

I'm passionate about building technology that makes a real difference. Whether I'm leading product development at JumboCode, prototyping AI tools at Nasdaq, or building side projects that solve real problems, I believe in the power of great code and great teams.

Ella L'Esperance - Software Engineer and Student Athlete at Tufts University

About Me

I'm a Computer Science major at Tufts University, graduating in 2025, with a unique combination of technical skills, leadership experience, and entrepreneurial spirit. When I'm not coding or leading product teams, you'll find me on the lacrosse field where I've learned the importance of teamwork, resilience, and balancing multiple priorities.

My experience spans from leading 170+ student organizations to building AI-powered applications, from managing enterprise software projects to prototyping cutting-edge technology. I believe in creating technology that's not just functional, but delightful to use and meaningful to people's lives.

I'm always excited to take on new challenges, learn new technologies, and collaborate with passionate people who want to build something great.

170+
Students Led
5+
Products Built
30%
Efficiency Gains
100%
Student Athlete

What I Do

Product & Engineering

Product Management Full-Stack Development AI/ML Integration React & Node.js Python & Data Analysis

Leadership & Operations

Team Leadership Agile Development Operations Management Client Relations Strategic Planning

Entrepreneurship

Product Strategy Market Research User Experience Business Development Pitch Presentations

Some Samples

Here's a collection of projects that showcase my journey from student leader to product builder. Each one represents a problem I was passionate about solving.

JumboCode - Head of Operations & Product Manager

JumboCode — Head of Operations & Product Manager

Led operations for a 170+ student nonprofit dev organization while product managing a full-stack volunteer scheduling platform. Improved registration efficiency by 30% and client satisfaction scores.

Product Management Operations React & Node.js Team Leadership
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Lacrosse Analytics Dashboards

Lacrosse Analytics Dashboards

Analyzed NCAA D3 women's lacrosse stats to uncover what most strongly correlates with wins. Applied KMeans clustering to identify team archetypes and built interactive Tableau dashboards for coaches and players.

Python Tableau Data Analysis KMeans Clustering
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Web Scraper Pipeline

Web Scraper Pipeline

Built a resilient data extraction pipeline using Selenium and Python for sports analytics. Features schema validation, deduplication, and GitHub Actions automation for reliable data collection from rate-limited sites.

Python Selenium Data Engineering Automation
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NFL Timing Study - Bayesian Analysis

NFL Timing Study — Bayesian Analysis (Patriots)

Built a scraping pipeline and Bayesian model to test whether game timing (night vs. day) measurably shifts the Patriots' win probability after controlling for confounders.

Python PyMC Bayesian Statistics Web Scraping
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Axess Tennis - Fantasy Sports Platform

Axess Tennis — Fantasy Sports Platform

A budget-based fantasy tennis platform with ATP/WTA scoring, weekly lineups, and live stats. Built for tennis fans who want real strategy and season-long team building.

Next.js TypeScript Supabase Tailwind CSS
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Inside Scoop - AI Fashion Trend Tracker

Inside Scoop — AI Fashion Trend Tracker

An AI-powered fashion trend tracker that blends user wardrobes with global trend data and influencer signals. Save items to your closet and get personalized recommendations.

React Python AI/ML Fashion Tech
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Experience

Nasdaq — Developer Experience Team

Generative AI Intern → Retained as SWE • 2024
  • Built CI/CD pipelines and onboarding tools for AI integration
  • Prototyped Vision Pro applications for financial data visualization
  • Contributed to developer tooling and automation systems
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on AI adoption strategies

JumboCode — Head of Operations

May 2024 - May 2025
  • Led operations for 170+ student nonprofit development organization
  • Product managed full-stack volunteer scheduling platform (React, Node.js, MongoDB)
  • Improved registration efficiency by 30% and client satisfaction scores
  • Managed budgets, event operations, and project coordination

Bain Capital — IT Finance & Project Management Intern

Summer 2023
  • Improved computer leasing processes for operational efficiency
  • Contributed to intranet migration to modern platform
  • Assisted in Single Sign-On system deployment
  • Gained experience in corporate IT operations and finance

Varsity Lacrosse — Student Athlete

Tufts University • 2021 - 2025
  • Balanced demanding academic and athletic schedule while maintaining excellence
  • Demonstrated resilience and teamwork under pressure
  • Developed strong time management and leadership skills
  • Maintained high performance in both academic and athletic arenas

Let's Build Something Cool

I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities, collaborate on interesting projects, or simply chat about technology and innovation. Let's connect!

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