Richael Saka

CS @ Harvard | SWE Intern @ Apple | Building Siftag

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a Harvard Junior concentrating in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science. My experiences span software engineering, machine learning, and product design, from co-founding Sana, a public health platform predicting breast cancer hotspots in Mexico, to building scalable full-stack applications. I’m currently seeking internships in software engineering and product management that allow me to combine technical expertise with human-centered design to drive meaningful impact.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Siftag
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Building the first platform designed to filter out polyester and synthetic fibers from clothing search. 80,000+ users and growing

  • Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    • Designed and launched an automated backend system in Java, reducing manual processing time by 80%. • Collaborated with engineering, finance, and compliance teams to create an event-driven AWS solution. • Defined product requirements and translated business needs into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

  • Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon
    May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

    • Improved performance of a global logistics platform, reducing query latency by 30%. • Collaborated with product managers and engineers to prioritize features and enhance user experience. • Utilized React, TypeScript, and GraphQL to ensure alignment with product roadmaps. • Contributed to a platform used by stakeholders across 20+ countries, enhancing data retrieval efficiency.

  • Assistant Instructor at Kode With Klossy
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Assisted in facilitating a free summer program for over 300 girls in STEM, focusing on Swift mobile app development. • Mentored students on project design, teamwork, and presentation skills throughout the app-building process. • Achieved a 90% completion rate of mobile apps among participants, enhancing their confidence in coding.

  • NSLI-Y Scholar at National Security Language Initiative for Youth
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    • Selected as part of a competitive cohort of under 15% of applicants nationwide for U.S. State Department-sponsored scholarship program to study in Jeonju, South Korea. • Completed over 200 hours of intensive Korean language instruction and cultural exchange activities. • Achieved Intermediate High proficiency in Korean, demonstrating significant language acquisition. • Engaged in homestays and community activities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and diplomacy.