Cynthia is a geospatial software engineer with a passion for teaching and making technical concepts approachable. Currently working as a backend software engineer, she develops innovative geospatial solutions that solve real-world problems. Cynthia has a strong background in Python and data science, with experience mentoring students in data analytics at Springboard and teaching Python to beginners at Masterschool.

In addition to her professional work, Cynthia is an experienced public speaker. She’s presented at PyTexas, PyVirginia, and at Arlington Code-The-Curb on her “Park and Stride” project—a web app that helps commuters integrate walking into their daily routines. Her approachable teaching style combines hands-on learning with practical insights.

When she’s not coding or mentoring, Cynthia enjoys dancing Samba and blogging about ways beginners can break into tech on her website, cynscode.com.