Summary

I have graduated with my Masters of Science in Computer Science from Iona University. I am currently using my skills to teach at a high school and college level.

I am excited to continue using and imrpoving my knowledge and skills, and help teams/companies on meaningful projects. With my strong foundation in software development and my enthusiasm for learning, I will make a valuable addition to your team!

Education

Master of Science | May 2024 | Iona University

  • Major: Computer Science with Concentration in Game Development
  • Current Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
  • Involvement: Computer Science Club Leadership, Computer Science Tutoring
Bachelor of Arts | May 2023 | Iona University
  • Major: Computer Science with Concentration in Game Development
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
  • Involvement: Honors Program, National Society of Leadership and Success, Computer Science Club
Advanced Regents Diploma | May 2020 | St. Catharine Academy

Relevant Coursework/Projects

  • Database Design and Implementation : developed a railroad database using SQL, PHP, and HTML
  • Game Development : designed and implemented an 8-scene first-person shooter game using C# and Unity
  • Mobile Application Development : developed an iOS game and fitness tracking application using Swift and XCode
  • Operating Systems : developed an operating system simulator program using C .
  • Advanced Game Development : virtual reality 3D game using Unity, Augmented Reality iPhone game using Unity and XCode, and Multiplayer VR game using Unity Engine and Photon
  • Web Application Development : multi-page website using SequelPro, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Ajax, jQuery .

Work Experience

Computer Science Instructor | Salesian High School | June 2024 - present

Adjunct Professor - Game Development | Iona University | May 2024 - present

Graduate Assistant for Computer Science | Iona University | August 2023 - May 2024

  • Collaborated with network specialists and Information Technology teams to maintain and support lab, classroom, and office computer systems.
  • Provided tutoring and led weekly Java Recitation Sessions to support computer science students in their coursework.
  • Student Teaching: Java

Graduate Assistant for Computer Science | Iona University | August 2023 - May 2024

  • Collaborated with network specialists and Information Technology teams to maintain and support lab, classroom, and office computer systems.
  • Provided tutoring and led weekly Java Recitation Sessions to support computer science students in their coursework.
  • Student Teaching: Java

Graduate Researcher | Graduate Thesis | Iona University | June 2023- May 2024

  • Engineered a Virtual Reality simulation integrating OpenAI and facial expression recognition to create realistic bullying scenarios for the anti-bullying education of children.
  • Utilized Unity Engine, OpenAI API, C#, and Microsoft Azure AI Speech to enhance user interaction and engagement.
  • Recognition: Presented at ACM SIGGRAPH Symposium on Interactive 3D Graphics and Games 2024

Undergraduate Researcher | Honors-Program Thesis | Iona University | January 2022- May 2023

  • Developed a Virtual Reality simulation incorporating Natural Language Processing for realistic dialogues between users and virtual characters.
  • Employed Unity Engine, C#, Python, and the Gensim Library to facilitate natural and engaging user interactions.

Skills

  • Programming Languages : C#, Python, HTML, CSS, Java, Swift, C, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Prolog
  • Tools/Platforms : XCode, Unity Engine, Microsoft Office, SequelPro, MySQL, Firebase, GitHub, Microsoft Azure
  • Languages : English and Spanish - fluent reading and writing