Computer Science North Carolina

Cole Aaron Taylor Carolina Beach, NC • 910-***-****

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Highly motivated individual adept at designing efficient algorithms, managing databases, and building object-oriented software to tackle complex problems. Committed to learn new technologies quickly and apply them to real-world projects. Algorithm Design & Analysis

Proficient in developing and implementing fundamental algorithms such as sorting, searching, and graph

traversal.

Ability to optimize algorithms for efficiency,

demonstrating understanding of trade-offs between

time and space.

Database Management

Proficiency in SQL for creating, querying, and

manipulating relational databases.

Understanding of normalization techniques up to 3NF and practical applications.

Object-Oriented Programming

Strong grasp of OOP concepts including classes,

objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and

encapsulation.

Experience in designing and implementing class

hierarchies and interfaces in languages like Java and Python.

Technical Documentation

Proficiency in using markdown or other lightweight markup languages for documentation.

Experience in creating user manuals and technical specifications for academic projects.

Professional Experience

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 2020 – 2024 Student in Computer Science with Specialization in Systems Mastered computer science fundamentals including discrete math, data structures, and OOP. Implemented scientific computing algorithms and basic OS components. Studied theoretical concepts like formal languages and algorithm design. Explored AI and NLP, creating simple algorithms and analysis tools. Learned multiple programming languages and paradigms. Applied software engineering principles in team projects using industry-standard methods. Designed databases for practical data management. Prepared technical documentation, enhancing communication skills.

● Achieved Major GPA of 3.8/4.0 and Overall GPA of 3.6/4.0.

● Honors College Senior Thesis: "Unmasking AI Personalities in a Social Experiment" o Conducted innovative research on human perceptions of AI chatbot personalities with GPT-4 technology. o Implemented social experiment framework for human-AI interaction using a gaming scenario. o Analyzed data utilizing Five Factor personality assessments and humanness scoring techniques. o Executed assigned personality types in AI chatbots, advancing conversational AI field. o Discovered positive correlation between perceived AI humanness and user enjoyment, offering insights for AI development.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Systems. University Honors with Honors in Computer Science.

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, Cum Laude, 2024 Technical Proficiencies

Java, Python, PyCharm, Git, HTML, JavaScript, Phaser Framework Volunteer Experience

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Exhibits Team Host, 2018 – 2019

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