Jalen Lum

B.S. Computer Science - UH Mānoa

I am pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with an expected graduation date of December 2025. I plan to apply for the M.S. in Computer Science to begin in Spring 2026.


Interests: Software Engineering, Development Tools, Web Development, UX/UI Design, Artificial Intelligence


Projects

UHM Lost and Found 2024

A responsive web application that serves as a weightlifting calculator to help me with my health goals.

React Bootstrap Meteor DigitalOcean Github

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Team Robotics and Space Exploration (RoSE) 2023

A vertically integrated project(VIP) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa that strives to design and build a rover that participates in the University Rover Challenge.

React JavaScript GitHub Jira

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UHM LGBTQ+ Website Redesign 2023

A responsive web application for LGBTQ+ Center for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa

React Bootstrap 5 Typescript Webpack Django PostgreSQL

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Essays

Team Collaboration and Communication in Software Engineering: A Reflection on ICS 414

16 May 2025

Introduction ICS 414 provided a comprehensive experience in full-stack software development while emphasizing professional collaboration and communication practices. Through the TeamUSA2025 project, our group translated a spreadsheet-based fiscal sustainability model into a user-friendly web application. The project incorporated modern technologies...

ICS 414 Next TypeScript React PostgreSQL Software Engineering

Beyond Web Development: Reflections on Software Engineering

09 May 2024

Introduction While the field of software engineering is often understood through the lens of web application development, its principles are well beyond that. In this essay, I will reflect on the lessons learned during this course, focusing on three areas:...

ICS 314 Software Engineering

Design Patterns: Influence on Software Engineering

25 Apr 2024

Introduction In the realm of software engineering, design patterns stand as stalwart solutions to recurring problems, akin to nature’s innate responses to its own challenges. These patterns, akin to blueprints for construction, provide developers with standardized approaches to building resilient...

ICS 314 Software Engineering

Final Project Idea

28 Mar 2024

UH Lost and Found Authors: Victor Pagan, Jalen Lum, Eisen Hower Oallesma, Michelle Rasavong, Sierra Jansons-Dizon Overview The problem: Whenever an item is lost in UH, it can be difficult to figure out where it ends up since each department/building...

ICS 314 Meteor

A Deep Dive into the World of Frameworks and Technology

24 Feb 2024

Introductions In the vast landscape of web development, user interface (UI) frameworks stand as powerful tools that promise to streamline the design process and enhance the overall user experience. However, diving into these frameworks, such as Bootstrap 5, often feels...

ICS 314 HTML/CSS Bootstrap Software Engineering

Coding Standards on Software Engineering and Learning Perspectives

08 Feb 2024

Introduction When it comes to software engineering, coding standards play a huge role. They help developers communicate effectively and ensure that everyone is on the same page. Just like asking smart questions, following coding standards brings clarity, consistency, and collaboration...

ICS 314 ESLint Software Engineering

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