ABOUT
Whats up, I'm Keanu Aloua.
I'm Filipino and Polynesian.
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV.
My first time programming was in 7th grade when I was a graphic design major, creating a simple HTML/CSS website.
The Detour
In highschool, I took quite the detour and decided to major in Orchestra where I played Cello and Piano.
After many years of travelling to perform, concerts, and recitals, I decided to pick up my passion of technology again in college, and majored in Computer Science.
Rediscovering Code
My journey wasn't easy. After a rough first year struggling with C and C++, I switched my major to Political Science (which I didn't enjoy).
I transferred from UNR to UNLV, switched back to Computer Science, and surprisingly, my first assembly class reignited my passion for coding.
While studying, I explored new technologies on my own and built projects using Python and JavaScript.
Building with Purpose
This self-driven learning eventually led me to pursue real-world impact through tech.
I built a website for a non-profit organization, tutored students as a private tutor, became a teaching assistant, revamped my fraternity's website and most recently, started developing Easy Tagalog which is a language-learning app designed to reconnect with my heritage and help others do the same.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S. in Computer Science
2021 - 2024
University of Nevada, Reno
Computer Science & Engineering (Transferred)
2019 - 2021
WORK
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025
Netlify
Software Engineering Resident
I was part of Netlify's Pod Experience team, collaborating with engineers globally to refactor internal systems, manage dependency updates, and ship React frontend improvements used on the Netlify platform.
Nov 2024 - Apr 2025
ANA Inc.
Software Engineer Intern
I contributed over 5,000 lines of production code across three systems. I modernized embedded software, built multi-threaded systems using protocols like UDP, Modbus, and MQTT. I also containerized systems with Docker and collaborated in an agile team on code reviews and sprint planning.
Sep 2023 - Present
Freelance
Web Developer
I built and deployed responsive websites for the Las Vegas K-9 Foundation and Lambda Psi Rho fraternity using React.js. I designed UI mockups in Figma, iterated with stakeholders, and integrated Stripe for real-time donations, helping the foundation raise over $4,000.
Mar 2024 - May 2024
Ntooitive Digital
Project Manager Intern
During my internship, I boosted reporting metrics by over 170% by building interactive dashboards using ACS data. I also automated internal tools using Python and Playwright, reducing research and forecasting time by nearly 50%, and enhanced audience targeting by removing 23.5% of outliers via proprietary APIs.
Jan 2024 - May 2024
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
I supported students in a compiler theory course by leading weekly office hours, reviewing assignments, and mentoring them through challenging topics like recursive descent parsing, semantic analysis, and building compilers in C++, Python, and Groovy.
Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
Freelance
Private Tutor
I privately tutored students in web development, helping them grasp HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and programming fundamentals. I guided them through assignments and personal projects, focusing on real-world skills and problem-solving techniques.
COMMUNITY
Lambda Psi Rho
- National Board Secretary
- Executive Vice President
- Vice President of Development
- Social Chair
Alpha Phi Omega
- Treasurer
The Filipinx American Student Association