Aidan Blant

Software Engineer Software Dev

2021 - Present

Google, Los Angeles, CA

• Builds and maintains production software in a large-scale engineering environment.
• Works across back-end systems, tooling, and cross-functional product requirements.

Googler Cocktail Club Hospitality

2022 - Present

Google, Los Angeles, CA

• Founded and organized Google's internal cocktail club through the Googler-to-Googler program.
• Led cocktail workshops, educational tastings, and community events for employees.

Bartender Hospitality

2019 - 2020

Industriel, Los Angeles, CA

• Prepared craft cocktails in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Helped host community events while delivering high-quality guest service.

Events Bartender / Bar Lead Hospitality

2017 - 2020

National Bar Staffing, Los Angeles, CA

• Led bar operations for black-tie functions and large corporate events.
• Served high-volume cocktail, beer, and wine programs for events exceeding 1,000 guests.

Bar Lead / Bartender Hospitality

2017 - 2019

Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop, Los Angeles, CA

• Managed daily bar operations, inventory, and cocktail service.
• Recruited and trained new bartenders while supporting sales initiatives.

Kitchen Manager Hospitality

2017 - 2018

Good Karma Cafe, Los Angeles, CA

• Managed kitchen operations and trained staff in food preparation and safety.
• Helped earn HappyCow's #1 Top Rated Restaurant recognition for 2018.

Private Tutor Education

2017 - 2018

Compass Education Group, Los Angeles, CA

• Tutored over 50 high school students for SAT/ACT prep and AP Physics, Math, and Chemistry courses.

Surf Instructor Education

Summers 2017 & 2018

Corky Carroll's Surf School, Huntington Beach, CA

• Taught surf camps for children as young as four years old.
• Provided private surf instruction for students of all ages, from beginners to older adults.
• Focused on water safety, confidence, and progressive skill development.

Enrichment Class Instructor Education

Early career

Los Angeles, CA

• Led Montessori preschool enrichment programs in LEGO robotics, cooking, and introductory chess.
• Created hands-on lessons for children ages 4–6 that fostered creativity, collaboration, and early critical thinking.
• Adjusted instruction to meet varying learning styles and developmental levels.

Software Developer Software Dev

2016 - 2017

Sysrepublic, Los Angeles, CA

• Modified enhancements and developed new features using C# and SQL in POS applications handling hundreds of millions of transactions per day.

Technical Researcher Software DevEducation

2014 - 2016

USC Archaeology Lab, Los Angeles, CA

• Collaborated with a specialized technical team using quadcopters and remotely operated submersibles for archaeological exploration and mapping.
• Processed Arduino C/C++ data within ArcGIS Python extensions.

B.S. Computer Engineering & Computer Science EducationSoftware Dev

2012 - 2016

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA