Liminal
LIM-uh-nuhl
At a threshold or transition point.
She stood in the liminal space between student and engineer.Open to internships & collaboration
Engineering with
curiosity.
I’m Rachel—a software engineering student building thoughtful, human-centered experiences across the web, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI.
01 About
HELLO, WORLD.
I turn complex ideas into experiences that feel clear.
I'm pursuing an accelerated B.S. Software Engineering / M.S. AI Engineering pathway at Western Governors University. I care about software that is useful, accessible, and quietly delightful.
My customer-service background taught me to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and stay composed under pressure. Those are engineering skills too—and I bring them to every project.
- Based in
- Wisconsin, USA
- Studying
- Software Engineering
- Exploring
- AI · Cloud · Security
02 Word of the day
DAILY LANGUAGE DROP
Two words,
one fresh reset.
The English pick leans advanced; the Spanish pick stays practical while you build confidence.
Aprender
ah-pren-DEHR
To learn.
Quiero aprender algo nuevo hoy.04 Anime cameos
LIVE MODEL
Nami dropped by
the portfolio.
Hi, it’s Nami... Rachel’s alter ego... err, I mean nickname. Haha. Maybe just one of the many anime favorites she’s watched.
Fun fact: Killua is also what Rachel named her baby boy... err, her cat, who is absolutely her baby boy and turned one in May.
05 Selected work
BUILT WITH INTENTION
A few things I’ve made.
ABCFITNESS STUDIO
01 · FEATURED
ABC Fitness Studio
A responsive multipage client site with an accessible product gallery, memberships, and contact experience.
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Accessibility
Applied AI Project
An explainable, useful AI tool—currently taking shape.
- Python
- AI
Data Systems Project
Thoughtful schemas, useful queries, reliable information.
- SQL
- Databases
07 Now playing
PRESS PLAY
A little soundtrack
for the scroll.
RÜFÜS DU SOL · On My Knees
iPod
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On My Knees
RÜFÜS DU SOL
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08 Credential wallet
CREDLY + COURSEWORK
Verified learning,
actively stacking.
A snapshot of completed badges and current courses as Rachel builds deeper foundations in software engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and programming.
View Credly profile ↗
Credly
12 badges
Currently enrolled
Computer Science 109
Intro to Python
Java Fundamentals
Business 101: Principles of Management
Study.com · Issued Jun 21, 2026
Business 112: Intro to Project Management
Study.com · Issued Jun 21, 2026
English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
Study.com · Issued Jun 22, 2026
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco · Issued Dec 11, 2024
Introduction to Information Technology
Sophia Learning · Issued Mar 1, 2026
Introduction to Networking
Sophia Learning · Issued May 9, 2026
Introduction to Relational Databases
Sophia Learning · Issued May 15, 2026
Introduction to Web Development
Sophia Learning · Issued Jul 15, 2026
Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics
Study.com · Issued Jul 6, 2026
U.S. Government
Sophia Learning · Issued Jun 17, 2026
Principles of Management
Sophia Learning · Issued Jun 9, 2026
Introduction to Nutrition
Sophia Learning · Issued May 16, 2026
09 Toolkit
CURRENTLY LOADING...
Strong foundations.
Expanding range.
Languages
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Python · SQL
Technologies
Git · GitHub · AWS · Linux · VS Code
Concepts
Responsive design · Networking · Cybersecurity · Relational databases · OOP · Scrum
Currently enrolled
Computer Science 109 · Intro to Python · Java Fundamentals
Learning next
Intelligent systems · Responsible AI · Production machine learning
10 Live contact
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
Shoot me a message
if you want to chat.
Drop a quick note about the opportunity, project, or collaboration. It is styled like a live 3D chat and ready to connect to private SMS delivery.
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ONE MORE THING...
Let’s build something
worth remembering.
I’m growing my experience one thoughtful project at a time. If you’re working in software, cloud, cybersecurity, or AI, I’d love to connect.