May Yadanar Thein

May Yadanar Thein

Electrical Engineering Student | Front-End Developer | AI & Coding Instructor

About Me

Hi, I'm May, an Electrical Engineering student and front-end developer passionate about AI, robotics, and creating user-friendly digital experiences. I enjoy combining design, code, and problem-solving to build projects that are practical, creative, and meaningful.

Experience

Lead Teacher

Xtatic • Nov 2025 - Present

  • Lead AI and coding classes for middle school students, introducing Python and machine learning.
  • Plan structured activities, explain technical concepts in age-appropriate ways, and support students through troubleshooting and iteration.

Lead Teacher

Lando • Apr 2025 - Present

  • Lead robotics and engineering classes using LEGO Spike Prime kits, guiding students through building, programming, and testing projects.
  • Collaborate with staff and coordinators to plan activities and student showcases.

Front End Developer

Hack CC • Feb 2025 - Present

  • Collaborate with the development team to build responsive, user-friendly website features.
  • Implement clean code solutions to optimize site performance and user experience.

Vice President of Platform Engineering

Business Club at GCC • Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

  • Manage and update business club website content, including cabinet profiles and event information.
  • Develop technical documentation while enhancing website design and functionality

Student Intern

Go Baby Go at GCC • Mar 2024 - May 2024

  • Build adaptive vehicles for children with mobility impairments
  • Apply creative coding skills to design and implement customized solutions

Student Assistant

International Student Office at GCC • Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Assist incoming international students with orientation and paperwork
  • Handle data entry and file management for student records

Computer Science Instructor

Technical Editor in translating CCC developed by Harvard Graduate School of Education

Lat Twae Education • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Teach coding and computational thinking to over 100 students
  • Classroom management, curriculum development and team management

Academic Department Co-officer

SAP Data Analytics Instructor

Thate Pan Hub • Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Team management, task allocation, schedule management as well as teaching CS.
  • Participated as a Data Analytics instructor using SAP Analytics Cloud, hosted by ASEAN Foundation.

Projects

Hack CC Website

a responsive React platform powering seamless hackathon experiences for thousands of participants, organizers, sponsors and volunteers.

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AILA IDEAS Cohort 3 News Credibility Analyzer

An AI tool that simplifies how people evaluate news credibility using machine learning.

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Zero to One Track Cerebral Beach Hacks

Sona: An AI-powered web application creating personalized music experiences based on user emotions.

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SEA Stage 2 Data Catalog Project

A one-stop-shop for exploring creative photo filters, developed as part of Snap Engineering Academy's Stage 2 project assessment.

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Skills

Programming

C++, Python, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React

Robotics

Arduino, Micro-bits

Designing

AutoCAD 2D/3D, TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, Figma, Canva

Office Tools

Microsoft Office, Google Suite

Resume

Education

San Jose State University

B.E Electronic Engineering • Aug 2025 - Jun 2027 (Expected)

Glendale Community College

Certificate in Computer Science • Feb 2023 - Jun 2025

Yangon Technological University

B.S Mechatronics Engineering • Dec 2018 - May 2020 (Incomplete due to political conflicts)

Extra Curricular Activities

UPLIFT Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program

Mentor • Feb 2025 -Apr 2025

AI LA IDEAS Program

Mentor • Feb 2025 - Present

AI LA IDEAS Program

AI and Machine Learning • Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

GLIN Japan-Myanmar Exchange Program

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

AIESEC in Myanmar

Outgoing Global Volunteer • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

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