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I'm a passionate recent student with a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University, with a strong interest in software development, scientific computing, and problem solving. I love creating impactful projects that bridge technology and real-world applications. I've worked in industry, academic, residential, and research settings and am constantly looking for opportunities to grow build skills.

  • Programming Languages
    Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML/CSS3
  • Web Development & Frameworks
    Full Stack Development (CRUD), Flask, Node.js, React, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5, Responsive Design
  • Tools & Platforms
    Git/GitHub, Docker, AWS Lambda, Alexa SDK, UiPath RPA (Studio & Orchestrator), UNIX, Prisma, PostgreSQL, TrueNAS, Cloudflare Tunnel
  • Data & ML
    Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Pandas, NumPy, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables)
  • Development Methodologies
    AGILE Methodologies, Software Testing (Unit Testing, Debugging), Requirements Analysis, UML Diagrams
  • Soft Skills
    Technical Writing, Collaborative Problem Solving, Time Management, Mentorship, Public Speaking
  • Robotic Process Automation Developer – Lakeside Book Company
    - Designed and deployed UiPath RPA automations to streamline recurring workflows, replacing multi-step manual processes with unattended execution.
    - Reduced task completion time by 85%, decreasing process duration from 30–45 minutes to under 5 minutes and saving 15+ hours weekly.
    - Implemented data extraction, file formatting, exception handling, credential automation, and automated email distribution using UiPath Studio and Orchestrator.
  • Algorithm Design & Analysis Teaching Assistant – Illinois Wesleyan University
    - Assisted instruction for core algorithmic concepts, complexity analysis, and problem decomposition.
    - Supported students in translating theoretical concepts into efficient, well-structured code.
    - Evaluated student work for correctness, efficiency, and clarity of algorithmic reasoning.
  • Resident Community Advisor – Illinois Wesleyan University
    - Supervise and mentor 7 resident advisors, supporting 350+ students in residence hall living and engagement.
    - Coordinate emergency response, maintenance issues, event programming, and general residential operations.
    - Aided in recruiting and onboarding new RAs, supporting candidate selection and smooth team integration.
  • IBM Accelerate (Research Track)
    - Selected from 10,000+ applications (top 5%) for the Research track, focusing on advanced IBM research domains including AI, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum, and Semi-Conductors.
    - Received mentorship from IBM researchers while expanding professional network and preparing for internships.
  • CS50: Introduction to Computer Science – Harvard University, edX
    - Completed rigorous coursework covering algorithms, data structures, memory, web programming, and software engineering fundamentals.
    - Built projects using C, Python, Flask, SQL, and JavaScript.
  • The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp – Udemy
    - Learned full stack web development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and React.
    - Built real-world web applications with authentication, REST APIs, and responsive design.
  • Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-On Python & R – Udemy
    - Acquired hands-on experience in ML algorithms including regression, classification, clustering, and reinforcement learning.
    - Covered scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib.
  • Automate the Boring Stuff with Python – Udemy
    - Developed Python scripts to automate everyday tasks such as file handling, web scraping, and working with spreadsheets and PDFs.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Illinois Wesleyan University

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Physics
GPA: 3.96 / 4.0
Honors: Dean's List (All Semesters)
Graduation Date: May 2026

Relevant Courses: Software Development, Computer Organization & Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Algorithm Design & Analysis, Programming Languages, Computer Networking, Applied Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics I & II, Calculus, Math Methods in Physical Sciences

Activities: ACM Club Vice President, Algorithms and Data Structures Teaching Assistant, Office of Residential Life - Resident Community Advisor

My Involvements

Industry Experience

RPA Developer at Lakeside Book Company — automated workflows saving 15+ hours weekly using UiPath Studio and Orchestrator.

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Software Development

Built full-stack apps like BingeCheck and Spendr with authentication, real-time data, and containerized deployment.

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Research & Mentorship

Algorithm Design & Analysis TA
Software Development TA
IBM Accelerate - Research Fellow
Resident Community Advisor - Office of Residential Life

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My Projects

BingeCheck

BingeCheck – Full-Stack Media Tracker

Self-hosted media tracking platform for movies, TV shows, and anime with JWT auth, PostgreSQL, Docker, Cloudflare Tunnel, and a React/TypeScript frontend.

Churn Model

Customer Churn Prediction Model

Classification model using logistic regression and XGBoost achieving 85%+ accuracy, with feature engineering boosting performance ~12% over baseline.

Alexa Skill

Bhagavad Gita Guide – Alexa Skill

Voice-interactive Alexa skill delivering 1000+ quotes from the Bhagavad Gita. Built with AWS Lambda and Node.js; published on the Alexa Skills Store.

Spendr

Spendr – Smart Expense Tracker

Full-stack expense tracking web app with user authentication, categorized expense management, visual analytics, and secure password controls. Built using Flask, SQLite, and Matplotlib.

DNA Alignment

Needleman-Wunsch DNA Alignment Program

Dynamic-programming based alignment tool for DNA sequences with scoring-matrix support, key statistics, and matrix traceback.

4-Bit CPU

4-Bit CPU & Battleship Game in Assembly

Custom 4-bit CPU with a bespoke ISA, register-level hardware control, MIPS-inspired instruction formats, and memory-mapped I/O to emulate assembly programs.

Stefan Boltzmann

Stefan–Boltzmann Lab

Undergraduate physics experiment measuring filament temperature via 4-wire resistance and validating the T⁴ radiation law with NI ELVIS II+ DAQ and LabVIEW.

Geiger Muller

Geiger–Müller Plateau Study

Mapped counts-per-minute vs. bias voltage to locate the plateau region of a G-M tube, establishing a safe 25%-from-threshold operating voltage for beta-decay detection.

Web Scraper

Web Product & Price Scraper

Python and BeautifulSoup scraper collecting product titles, prices, and links from e-commerce platforms, outputting clean CSVs for data analysis.

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