Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #36

Student Bio My journey into software development started in a trade school, where I was learning to fix cars. As a kid, I was always fascinated by how things work. I enjoyed taking things apart to either fix them or understand their mechanics. This curiosity eventually led me to an automotive apprenticeship at a local gas station, where I worked in the shop and at the front desk while attending trade school. That is when I first encountered the intersection of technology and problem-solving, often troubleshooting technical issues with the computer system and network. During this apprenticeship, I also learned how to code by creating web forms to replace paper forms and inserting the data directly into a database.

I am focused on mastering C++ and Python, which are at the heart of the future of software development, especially with the rise of AI. In addition to my academic studies, I work on personal projects to deepen my understanding of artificial intelligence. I clean datasets and build machine-learning models on sentiment analysis and text summarization. These side projects help me stay hands-on with AI technologies and continue to improve my skills outside the classroom.