Hi there, my name is

Tochi
Karen
Kalu

Future Software EngineerFocused on Healthcare Innovation

I'm a CS student at The University of Texas at San Antonio who enjoys building software that improves people's lives through thoughtful technology, clean design, and meaningful user experiences. In the meantime, when I don't code, I am doing photography, listening to music, or watching films.

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Projects

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A few things I want people to actually click on:

•StudyBuddy

Built during UTSA RowdyHacks Hackathon Fall 2025, StudyBuddy is an Arduino-powered study assistant designed to help students stay organized with assignment reminders, push-button navigation, and an LCD display.

•Arduino•C++•LCD•Hardware

•TochiBot

An AI assistant built with Python that answers questions, helps with productivity tasks, and explores natural language processing.

100+

Downloads

4.9 / 5

Rating

•Python•OpenAI•Tkinter

•Portfolio

A custom portfolio website designed and built from scratch to showcase software projects, leadership experience, and technical growth.

•Next.js•React•Tailwind CSS•TypeScript

•MedCheck Project

MedCheck is an intelligent healthcare navigation platform designed to simplify what happens between noticing a symptom and knowing what to do next. Through an adaptive question-and-answer flow, MedCheck gathers relevant symptom information, identifies potential warning signs, provides appropriate next-step guidance, and helps users locate nearby healthcare services. Rather than replacing a medical professional, the platform is designed to help users make more informed decisions and arrive at appointments with clearer, structured information.

$200

Revenue

Active Users

•Healthcare•Software•UI/UX•Research

Some of my smaller projects I've built along the way:

•Smart Expense Splitter

A budgeting application that automatically splits shared expenses between friends or roommates, calculates individual balances, and tracks payments to simplify group finances.

•Python•Java•Algorithms

•Interview Question Generator

An interview preparation tool that generates customized technical interview questions based on programming language, difficulty level, and topic to help students practice for software engineering interviews.

•Python•OpenAI API•React

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Journey

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Education

University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · GPA 3.8

San Antonio, TX

· Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Software Engineering, Cloud Technologies, AI/ML Concepts, Calculus I & II.
· Active in ACM · HerScript · NSBE · ColorStack.

May 2028

Austin Community College

Associate of Science · GPA 4.0

Austin, TX

· Coursework: Principles of IT, Calculus I.

2024 – 2026

Pflugerville High School

High School Diploma · GPA 3.6

Pflugerville, TX

· Coursework: Principles of IT, Advanced Cloud Computing, Computer Science I – III, Practicum in STEM I & II.
· Activities: African Student Organization Executive, National Honor Society, PALS, Key Club, Computer Application Design.

May 2024

Experience

National Society of Black Engineers

Membership Chair

San Antonio, TX

· Supporting membership recruitment, engagement, and retention for the UTSA chapter.
· Connecting members with chapter events, professional development opportunities, and community resources.

2026 – Present

University of Texas at San Antonio

Peer Mentor

San Antonio, TX

· Mentoring students as they adjust to university life and navigate academic and campus resources.
· Providing individual guidance, encouragement, and peer support to help students achieve their goals.

2025 – Present

The Association for Computing Machinery

Hackathon Logistics Planner

San Antonio, TX

· Coordinating logistics and planning for ACM-hosted hackathons, ensuring a smooth experience for participants and volunteers.
· Collaborating with student leaders and sponsors to organize event operations, scheduling, and participant engagement.

2025 – Present

Code2College

Software Development Instructor

Austin, TX

· Taught students foundational software development concepts through structured lessons and hands-on Python activities.
· Guided students through debugging, project development, and problem-solving exercises.

June 2024 – August 2024

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Beyond Code

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Other things I find joy in:

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Whether it's software engineering, healthcare technology, research, or simply saying hello, I'd love to hear from you.

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Email

6tochi.kalu@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/tochi

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GitHub

github.com/tochi

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Resume

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I'm always open to meaningful conversations and opportunities.

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Tochi
Karen
Kalu

Future Software EngineerFocused on Healthcare Innovation