Lesli Garcia

Associate Applications Engineer @CAT Financial

United States

About

Hello everyone! My name is Lesli (she/her). Others would describe me as a very dedicated, organized, and dependable individual, who faces all tasks with optimism and determination. I am always eager to learn and collaborate with others. I am passionate about computer science, giving back to my community, art, and badminton. I have experience in Java, Python, C++, HTML, CSS, and ARM Assembly as well as experience working with servers, teaching computer science and mathematics, debugging code, and research. In regards to my future aspirations, I hope to serve in a role where I can encourage others who may struggle with self-doubt or intimidation to pursue their own goals.

Experience

  • Caterpillar Inc. (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Associate Applications Engineer
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
      Present

    • Information Technology Analyst II
      Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Information Technology Analyst I
      Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Belmont University (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Lab Assistant
      Jan 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Establish a new web server for the university’s computer science website by installing and configuring Apache as well as migrating data from previous server to the new server. • Maintain hardware and software by performing monthly updates, program installation, and troubleshooting. • Create, modify, and maintain users and their privileges on Linux systems to ensure accessibility and security.

    • Math and Programming Tutor
      Aug 2020 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Enhance student’s comprehension of programming concepts in but not limited to Java, Python, C++, and Assembly by adapting to student’s learning style when clarifying and instructing. • Analyze and debug a minimum of 4 students’ programs per week, while providing critical feedback. • Establish an optimistic and encouraging environment to boost student confidence and performance.

  • Technical Analyst Intern at Oracle
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    • Maintained and improved internal-use Oracle Digital Assistant chatbot by manipulating YAML code and developing 2 new features that support feedback and product specific content. • Prepared reports on existing Oracle chatbots in relation to performance, functionality, features, and implementation.

  • The Digital Engine Live Practicum at The Digital Engine by InGen Marketing
    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 · 9 mos

    I learned how to build a WordPress website, complete with weekly blogging and multiple form creations, designed to pull users in from social media posts highlighting my blog material. Through online forms, users subscribed to my weekly email as well as completed additional destination goals, which were all tracked through Google Analytics. Weekly auditing of these analytics, along with social platform and email analytics helped me create digital online strategy through a live online practicum of created and curated content around a topic of my choice. Creating my own brand, I learned how to build an online marketing campaign that drives online lead generation.

  • Marketing Intern at Kindful
    Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 · 2 mos

    • Increased brand loyalty of a minimum of 50 customers by directing a customer-oriented project in which t-shirts were shipped in celebration of new CRM system integrations. • Boosted Instagram following by 100 followers by parsing through customer lists and following their accounts.