Education
York College, City University of New York (CUNY), Queens, NY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Aug 2020 - May 2024
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, SQL, Java, JCL, COBOL, REXX, HLASM/Assembly, Golang
Technical Tools & Environments: Vim, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, CP, Git, Docker, Tmux
Projects
Decentralized Node [Repository]
Aug 2024 - March 2025
- Developed a decentralized node system hosting lightweight Feed-Forward Neural Networks for sentiment analysis
- Implemented multiple APIs and communication protocols (TCP/HTTP) to enable seamless node interaction
- Perform peer to peer fine tuning of models via homomophic encryption to preserve privacy of model weights while fine tuning models on data hosted on other servers
- Deployed distributed nodes across heterogeneous servers using Docker containerization
Fraud Detection Model [Repository]
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
- Developed and implemented a Neural Network model for fraud detection using Python, achieving 95% accuracy on test datasets
- Utilized TensorFlow and Scikit-learn libraries to build, train, and optimize machine learning algorithms for transaction analysis
- Created data visualizations with Seaborn, effectively communicating insights to stakeholders
- Deployed a user-friendly web application using Streamlit, increasing project visibility and user engagement
CSV Editor [Repository]
April 2023
- Developed a robust Bash script for efficient CSV file manipulation, implementing full CRUD functionality
- Engineered I/O stream integration to ensure seamless data exchange and interoperability
- Implemented error handling and input validation to enhance script reliability
- Utilized advanced Bash scripting techniques including file operations, loop structures, and command substitution
Relevant Experience
Emma Apprenticeship
Oct 2024 - Current
Software Developer
- Rigorous developmental mainframe apprenticeship under the direct supervision of Doctor Cameron Seay
- In-depth training in various in-demand mainframe skills such as COBOL, z/VM system programming, and HLASM assembly
- Designed and debug applications for in COBOL and HLASM/Assembly
NPower Technical Training Program
Nov 2024 - May 2025
Trainee/Mentor
- Worked extensively with Linux system administration tasks including user management, process monitoring, and service configuration across various UNIX/Linux distributions
- Managed network infrastructure components, troubleshooting connectivity issues, configuring routing protocols, and implementing security policies in enterprise environments
- Designed and implemented network topology architectures and enterprise-level automation workflows, with plans to validate expertise through Linux+ and Network+ certification examinations
Modelex
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025
Software Developer
- Developed automated monitoring systems and dashboards for blockchain nodes using docker for containerization and kubectl for Kubernetes orchestration, with curl for API health checks and jq for JSON log processing
- Implemented automated deployment pipelines leveraging git for version control, terraform for infrastructure provisioning, and ansible for configuration management, with make files orchestrating the build automation process
- Orchestrated distributed node clusters using kubectl for container management and ssh for secure remote administration, implementing optimization tactics including multiprocessing and load balancing that improved system performance and reduced response times, with gh CLI streamlining GitHub workflow operations
Lendvest
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024
Software Developer
- Member of a four-person team for the NYC Node project, a government-sponsored initiative facilitating open access to blockchain data from the Ethereum blockchain for private sectors and research purposes, managing containerized infrastructure and automated deployment pipelines
- Developed automated data processing scripts with CI/CD integration, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices and maintaining scalable data ingestion workflows
- Collaborated with enterprise systems teams including IBM integration specialists on IBM Cloud platform implementations, coordinating cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring across distributed environments
Runweiâ„¢ | AI & ML for Financial Inclusion and Economic Mobility
Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
Software Developer
- Developed automated data collection scripts and Azure Data Factory pipelines for web scraping operations, integrating on-premises systems with cloud-based data warehouses using SQL Server and Azure SQL Database
- Optimized ETL processes and query performance across hybrid environments, implementing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and PowerShell automation scripts for improved execution efficiency
CUNY Tech Prep
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024
Data Science Fellow
- Selected for a competitive data science fellowship with students from the 11 CUNY senior colleges where Fellows create technical projects using tools such as Python 3, Jupyter Notebooks, Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, and SQL
- Participate in weekly courses and learn industry best practices for exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, data collection and processing, statistical modeling, data visualization, machine learning techniques, data science process, and big data
Supporting Experience
Undergraduate Computer Science Researcher [paper]
Jun 2020 - Jun 2024
- Conducted extensive research on optimizing recursive algorithms in graph and tree data structures
- Presented research findings at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference
- Collaborated with faculty advisor Dr. Thitima Srivatanakul on research methodology and paper writing
- Gained hands-on experience with data structures, algorithmic analysis, and scientific writing
Associations
Scholar, National Science Foundation (NSF) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
Member, Black Male Initiative