Y. Arin Choi
About Y. Arin Choi
Y. Arin Choi is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Code for America since 2022, with a diverse background in software development and forensic science across various organizations.
Current Role at Code for America
Y. Arin Choi serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Code for America, a position held since 2022. In this role, Choi contributes to the development of software solutions aimed at improving government services and enhancing civic engagement. The work at Code for America aligns with Choi's commitment to leveraging technology for social impact.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining Code for America, Y. Arin Choi worked as a Full Stack Software Engineer at Zearn from 2018 to 2021. This role involved developing educational software aimed at improving student learning outcomes. Choi also held a position as a Software Developer at Groundwork Software for six months in 2017, focusing on creating software solutions in the Greater New York City Area.
Background in Forensic Science
Y. Arin Choi has a background in forensic science, having worked at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner in various capacities from 2013 to 2017. Choi started as a Criminalist IB and later advanced to Criminalist II. This experience provided Choi with a solid foundation in analytical skills and attention to detail, essential in both forensic and software engineering fields.
Educational Background
Y. Arin Choi completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science at The University of Texas at Austin, both from 2006 to 2010. Choi also attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where studies for a Master of Science degree were pursued from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, Choi completed a coding bootcamp at Fullstack Academy of Code in 2017, which provided intensive training in software development.
Research Experience
Choi has engaged in research roles, including a position as a Research Volunteer at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. These roles contributed to Choi's analytical skills and understanding of research methodologies, which are applicable in software engineering and development.