Avery Alexander Rijos
South Bound Brook, NJ 732-***-**** adlc5e@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Trained in international political economy and economics, and current graduate student in Computer Science; prospective PhD applicant with research interests in computational geometry, algorithmic game theory, as well as machine scheduling and planning. I am looking to help push the boundaries of our collective knowledge of decision making in rational agents for applications in AI, data science, and beyond.
EDUCATION
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ September 2020 – May 2022
Master of Science in Computer Science
Kean University, Union, NJ August 2019 - May 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Economics
Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ August 2017 – December 2018
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) August 2014 – May 2015
RELEVANT GRADUATE LEVEL COURSEWORK
Data Structures and Algorithms Fall 2020
Machine Learning and Computer Networking Fall 2020
CURRENTLY TAKING
Machine Learning Spring 2021
Applied Statistics Spring 2021
SKILLS
Python, Java, Machine Learning Libraries, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Technical Writing, Wolfram Mathematica, Microsoft Office
HONOR SOCIETY
Political Science Honors Society March 2020 - Present
PERSONAL PUBLICATIONS
Polymathic Tendencies- Blog June 2020- Present
www.polymathictendencies.blogspot.com
Writings about technology, intellectual history, and philosophy.
Conflagration April 2018
Author of novelette
Wrote a novelette about family relationships pertaining to culture intertwined with social barriers
Waxwing September 2018
Author of short story
Wrote a short story published in “The Dark Horse Anthology”, an FDU literary journal
WORK EXPERIENCES
The KRE Group, Jersey City, NJ
Intern
Performed general governmental compliance work with the city of Jersey City for real estate firm
Courierhaste LLC (Rijos Writing Services)
Self-Employed Freelance Writer May 2020-Present
Written blogs, copywriting for product descriptions for a variety of businesses.
Kean University, Union, NJ September 2019-May 2020
Research Writing Consultant
Revised research theses, research papers, and aided clients with various research needs.
Dunkin’ Donuts, Bound Brook, NJ May 2018 - December 2018
Sales Associate
Performed cashier duties, prepared an assortment of foods for customers, as well as contributed to the restocking and reorganizing of supplies in the store.
Bed Bath and Beyond, Bridgewater, NJ June 2016 – October 2016
Sales Associate
Assisted customers with varies needs: registering for bridal and gift registries, locating products, and online orders
Worked with clients online using company software to problem solve for wedding registry and gift registries
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Larry Hamm’s Campaign for US Senate May 2020 – July 2020
Community Outreach Volunteer
Assisted campaign with phone banking, gaining community endorsements and frequently met with other volunteers, interns and employees
Somerset County Democrats July 2019 – August 2019
Canvassing Volunteer
Participated in door to door canvassing
Spoke about relevant issues pertaining to the local community members
Phone Banking Volunteer
Assisted in local phone banking and gained endorsements from community members