Kiara D. Johnson
Lexington, KY (***) *** - **** *****.*******@***.***
Education
University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY Expected Graduation: May 2027 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Relevant Coursework: Design of Logic Circuits, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Software Engineering Techniques, Communication in Small Groups, Marketing Management, Matrix Algebra, Systems Programming, Algorithm Design and Analysis Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Lafayette High School - Lexington, KY
Weighted Cumulative GPA: 4.7813
Experience
University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY — Intern August 2022 - May 2023 Studied C++ software development and OpenGL computer graphics under Dr. Fuhua Cheng Beaver Works Summer Institute - Cambridge, MA (virtual)July 2021 - August 2021 Studied experiment design, project management, and the application of artificial intelligence in game development, collaborated on a Python-based artificial intelligence project Integrity Law Practice - Lexington, KY — Intern June 2019 - August 2019 Updated a company website, managed a company social media profile, assisted in office sanitation Projects
Hackathon - Recipe Book App April 2025
Designed and implemented a web-based recipe storing app that features web scraping using Python, HTML, CSS, and MySQL
Half-Hackathon - Forest Website November 2024
Designed a forest-themed website in collaboration with two other students using HTML and CSS Hackathon - Roman Solitaire April 2024
Designed digital artwork for a Roman-themed card game and implemented game using Godot Engineering Exploration - Water Sampler Prototype January 2024 - May 2024 Implemented Graphic User Interface and control code for a water sampler prototype using MATLAB Extracurricular Activities
Society of Women Engineers - Campus Relations Chair August 2023 - Present Hosted and promoted organization events
Christian Student Fellowship July 2024 - Present
Decorated buildings for events, served refreshments to students Student Technology Leadership Program September 2021 - April 2023 Constructed an educational video game, advanced to state level competition Skills
● C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Verilog, SQL, and MATLAB skills
● Adobe Certified in Photoshop and Illustrator
● Tinkercad, Onshape, and Blender 3D modeling skills Awards
● Dean’s List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
● William C. Parker Scholarship, Provost Scholarship, Collegiate Plate - Alumni Scholarship - 2024
● Seal of Biliteracy for English and Spanish - 2023