JACOB P. RIVIERE

Email: adjnwq@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 412-***-**** Address: 1254 Love Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Statistics & Machine Learning Class of 2023 QPA: 3.4/4.00

Relevant coursework: Fundamentals of Programming and Comp. Sci., Principles of Computing, Statistics & Data Science Methods, Reasoning with Data, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Integration and Approximation, Multivariate Analysis, Introduction to Probability Theory, Introduction to Statistical Inference(Spring 2021), Principles of Imperative Computation(Spring 2021), Concepts of Mathematics(Spring 2021) Trinity Christian School

Pittsburgh, PA

QPA: 4.03/4.00 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Research Assistant July-August 2018

• Performed computer-aided design of parts for surgical robotic systems

• Met with lab staff to collaboratively iterate on the design The Machine Learning Department Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Research Assistant June-August 2020

• Worked as an undergraduate RA in Prof. Yiming Yang’s group to research graph-based learning

Specifically researched semi-supervised learning, and graph attention networks

• Learned how to code a neural network to classify images in the MNIST dataset using Pytorch

• Reviewed the literature and the group’s code on semi-supervised learning and graph attention networks. PROJECTS

Language Model Project Fall 2019

• Wrote a Python program that uses machine learning techniques to recognize patterns in text files and can make predictions based on the data using a language model akin to Google Translate or Apple Siri. Video Game Project Spring 2020

• Used the Python module Pygame to code a side-scrolling video game that includes multiple enemies with different behaviors. The program also uses smart enemies that track the user’s movement to constantly attack. The game features three levels, power-ups, and collectable checkpoints, with the final level being a faceoff with a “boss” enemy. Link to video: https://youtu.be/WGwGRy3xPWI LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Senior Class President, Trinity Christian School, 2018-19

Led a team of officers to plan multiple fundraisers, dances, and auctions

• All-Section Team, WPIAL Class A soccer, 2018

• Varsity Soccer Team Captain, Trinity Christian School, 2018

• Student Council, Trinity Christian School, 2017-18

Collaborated with a team of schoolmates to plan dances, movie nights, welcoming events, and school spirit weeks

• National Honor Society, 2015-19

• Outstanding Achievement Award, National Junior Honor Society, 2016

among 500 winners nationwide

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Drama Camp Trinity Christian School, Pittsburgh, PA

• Co-Director of Seussical Kids

Service Program The Pittsburgh Project, Pittsburgh, PA

• Home repair volunteer for elderly urban homeowners SKILLS

Software: Python, R programming language, C, Pytorch, Tensorflow, SQL, SolidWorks, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office

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