Rachel Ibihwiori

I am

About

I'm a Nigerian-American software engineer from Dallas, TX with a passion for front-end engineering and the intersection of art and technology. I specialize in building experiences that are as thoughtful in design as they are in function, because I believe great software should be both beautiful and purposeful.

I'm proactive, adaptable, and a strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments. I don't just solve problems; I ask why they exist in the first place.

Beyond my technical work, I'm committed to expanding what the face of engineering looks like, particularly for young Black girls who, like me, may not have seen themselves represented in this field while growing up. I build with purpose, and I bring that same intentionality to every team I'm a part of.

Birthday: August 9, 2000
Phone: +1 214-609-6197

City: New York, NY
Email: racibihwiori@gmail.com

Interests

Software Development

Artificial Intelligence

Production Technology

Natural Language Processing

Web & Mobile Development

Animation

DevOps

UI/UX

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

August 2020 - May 2024

Relevant Coursework:

Data Structures & Algorithms
Applied Data Science
Mobile App Development (Android & IOS)
Linux Lab
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
UI/UX Development
Database Systems
Cloud Computing
Foundation Of Algorithms

B.S. in General Engineering (Computer Science)

August 2018 - May 2020

Relevant Coursework:

Engineering Computation

Experience

Fitch Group

Software Engineer - Regulatory Data

October 2025 - Present

Architected automated data quality monitoring system using Python and Datadog to monitor regulatory reporting submissions, cross-referencing PostgreSQL mapping tables and triggering automated Teams alerts for market sector inconsistencies—enabling immediate remediation and ensuring compliance across 88+ enterprise dashboards
Collaborated on database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL, transforming 20+ tables and 8 stored procedures across ESMA and FCA regulatory schemas while refactoring Python ETL scripts—achieving zero data loss during transition
Modernized legacy data transformation pipelines by converting Oracle PL/SQL packages to PostgreSQL procedures and enhancing Python loading scripts, reducing technical debt and improving system maintainability for quarterly regulatory reporting

Associate Software Engineer

September 2024 - October 2025

4 rotations across UX, Data Delivery Transformation, Structured Finance Data & Applications, and Core Operations Reporting teams
Achieved 100% WCAG 2.2 AA compliance for Storybook enterprise UI library (35 violations resolved) and standardized documentation with TypeScript examples across 50+ React components
Engineered full-stack web application from concept to deployment for File Ingestion Framework using React and FastAPI, replacing manual DynamoDB queries with intuitive branded frontend; led stakeholder demos, collaborated with UX team on wireframes, and developed RESTful API services—reducing data retrieval time by 70% for internal users
Delivered production support for Structured Finance analytics platform by writing Oracle SQL queries to resolve data quality issues, creating reusable testing suites, and maintaining legacy codebases—supporting 100+ analysts with mission-critical operations

Universal Music Group

D2C Engineering Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

Contributed to the migration of multiple artist storefronts from Shopify 1.0 to 2.0 ahead of the deprecation deadline, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance with new company standards
Configured theme settings using JavaScript and CSS for artist-specific requirements, enhancing UX and ensuring alignment with Shopify 2.0 standards
Collaborated on a User Experience and Design Capstone project, conducting usability testing on internal tools, designing interactive wireframes in Figma, and developing UX research artifacts and templates in Lucid to support future company-wide research initiatives

DreamWorks Animation

LAUNCH Program Fellow

February 2024 - April 2024

Selected as one of 16 Fellows for DreamWorks Animation's LAUNCH Fellowship Program, engaging in an immersive 8-week animation curriculum
Advanced animation skills through hands-on learning of the animation pipeline, alongside exploration of various careers within the industry
Delved into visual development, technical direction, and career guidance, collaborating with industry leaders to refine skills and make connections
Showcased a strong commitment to creativity and passion for animation, contributing to a vibrant cohort of underrepresented emerging talent in animation.

Paramount Global

Front-end Software Engineer Intern - Enterprise Solutions End User Tech

June 2023 - November 2023

Demonstrated growth in proficiency in Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, and jQuery to successfully develop critical page components for a major project, resulting in the seamless delivery of Drupal components on Acquia Site Cloud
Effectively migrated five websites to Paramount’s primary site, ensuring standardized styling, responsive design, and user-friendly layouts
Exhibited a solution-first approach to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders through effective cross-team communication

Disney Streaming Services

Front-end Software Engineer Intern - Web Marketing Developers

May 2022 - August 2022

Collaborated with the Web Marketing Developer team to maintain and optimize front-end web services for Disney+, ensuring a seamless user experience
Utilized proprietary web service tools for AB Testing, Content Management Systems, Data Modeling, Analytics
Enhanced web development skills by employing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build resilient and sustainable code for the Disney+ landing page
Developed a comprehensive comparison chart showcasing a variety of subscription plans available across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with the goal of boosting subscriber acquisition and retention for premium plans

Pluralsight

Back-end Software Engineer Intern - Identity Platform Engineering

May 2021 - August 2021

Produced quality code securing user identification and authentication as a backend Software Engineer for the Identity Platform Team
Implemented mob-style programming in C#, utilizing Test-Driven Development and Lean-Agile Development concepts
Collaborated on four projects: Session Management, Unified Authentication, .NET Core Migration, and Product Manager interviewing
Participated in an intern-led panel on Diversity & Inclusion in Tech and gave a lightning talk reflecting on the summer’s achievements

Texas A&M Division of IT

Cybersecurity Analyst

January 2020 - March 2020

Selected as one of 20 students for Texas A&M’s Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
Assessed cybersecurity threats, analyzed their severity and impact, and helped maintain campus-wide safety
Processed real-time reports forwarded to a higher clearance level, resulting in an efficient rate of response and detailed logs
Monitored security profiles and completed audits on security exceptions, enhancing the division’s overall productivity

8-Bit Education

Python Curriculum Developer

June 2019 - August 2019

Developed an original Python course, providing the first of its kind for a newly emerging STEM Camp for kids
Constructed a 12-hour curriculum to advance student knowledge of Python through an art-based approach
Simplified complex technical concepts for non-technical instructors and mentored them to deliver an engaging and educational experience

TechnoWizKids

STEM Summer Camp Instructor

June 2019 - August 2019

Facilitated guidance towards students aged 6-13 through coding and robotics, to spark passion and interest in STEM
Restructured the educational framework to enhance STEM learning goals, resulting in enriched experiences and heightened student engagement