Hey, I'm Joshua...
Welcome to my portflio! I am a current Computer Science major at Stevens Institute of Technology, getting my BS in 2024 and MS in 2025.
Skills
/Languages
Java
Python
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Education
/Stevens Insititue of Technology
B.S. in Computer Science
GPA: 3.9
Expected Grad: May 2024
/Relevant Coursework
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Web Programming I & II
- Computer Architecture and Organization
- Operating Systems
- Systems Programming
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Agile Methods for Software Development
- Database Management Systems
- TCP/IP Networking
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Concurrent Programming (IP)
- Database Management Systems II (IP)
- Intro to Cloud Computing (IP)
Experience
/Stevens Institute of Technology
Research Assistant (Development)
Range: May 2023 - Aug 2023
Location: Hoboken, NJ (Remote)
Skills Used: PHP, JavaScript, SQLite
- Researched with NUKEMAP creator to enhance and develop new features for NUKEMAP with 1000s of users monthly.
- Translated all PHP code into Node.js in order to allow offline hosting for first/third-party research and analysis.
- Designed a new UI for mobile responsiveness and intuitive use to complement the over 50% mobile user base.
- Optimized a Javascript program that could convert NetCDF landscan files to an SQLite database in 2 days down to 1 hour.
Student Tutor
Range: Feb 2023 - May 2023
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Skills Used: Teaching, Java, Python, Time Management
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with 8+ students in CS fundamental courses like Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Prepared material ahead of time based on a student's blind spots, keeping in mind their preferred teaching style and format.
Research Assistant
Range: Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Location: Hoboken, NJ (Remote)
Skills Used: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Physics
- Researched with NUKEMAP creator to bring similar visualizations to meteor strike models in JavaScript in 8 weeks.
- Optimized complex physics-based calculations and translated them into 20+ easy-to-use JavaScript functions.
- Prepared a test bed environment with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to experiment and test equations, saving 2 weeks of development and debug time.
Projects
/Portfolio
Skills Used: Next.js, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion, Graphic Design
Description: I wanted to make a portfolio website that incapsulated everything that I did or will do whether that be software engineering, web design, music, or other artistic/practical adventures.
/AlgoRacer
Skills Used: JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Express, Heroku
Description: Created a website that aims to gamify the learning of common computer science algorithms in a team of 2. Contributed to the frontend structure and game elements that made extensive use of React hooks for game interactivity. Implemented a backend that allowed users to create accounts and store their progress in a MongoDB database. Facilitated iteration tests to gauge our engagement metrics to which we saw a 10% increase in engagement over 4 iterations.
/Scrumptious Solar Services
Skills Used: JavaScript, React, Socket.io, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Firebase
Description: Worked with a team of 3 to create a web application that served to connect people with similar interests. The main goal of the project was to allow open-source projects to create and foster a community while also along those who want to contribute to a start up an inviting place to do so.
/NYC Historical Sites
Skills Used: JavaScript, React, Mapbox, Firebase, MongoDB, Node.js, Express
Description: Built a trip planner spanning NY with 40+ sites alongside 4 others that can plan 1 to 3-day trips based on geolocation data. Implemented Mapbox to display markers to users, allowing users to review and talk to one another with sockets. Designed a submission system where users can upload a location to be verified by admins, disallowing false information.
/TeamUp!
Skills Used: JavaScript, Node.js, Bootstrap, Express, MongoDB, Handlebars
Description: Worked with a team of 3 to create a web application that served to connect people with similar interests. The main goal of the project was to allow open-source projects to create and foster a community while also along those who want to contribute to a start up an inviting place to do so.