Kim Ngan Tran
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EDUCATION University of Illinois at Chicago Expected Graduation: December 2026 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Chicago, IL
● Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Program Design, Programming Practicum, Languages and Automata, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Linear Algebra
SKILLS Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Platforms & Developer Tools: Linux, Windows, macOS, Git Libraries & Frameworks: React, Node.js, Flask, Pygame, Tkinter, Bootstrap PROJECTS Election Results Data Analysis August 2024
● Developed C++ program analyzing U.S. election data using OOP and custom Vote class
● Built CSV file processor handling dynamic candidate and party data
● Created menu interface displaying national, state, and county-level election results
● Implemented vector-based data storage with efficient sorting algorithms Countdown Math Game October 2024
● Developed a C++ command-line game replicating the Countdown numbers round, enabling users to reach a target number using arithmetic operations.
● Implemented game logic using Mersenne Twister for randomization while enforcing constraints without arrays.
● Enhanced user experience with input validation, dynamic number tracking, and real-time win/loss feedback. Snake Game May 2025
● Developed Snake game application using Python/Tkinter and OOP
● Built collision system with 40% improved processing time
● Implemented dynamic difficulty scaling system increasing user engagement by 65%
● Created responsive UI with real-time score tracking and game state management
● Enhanced cross-platform performance to maintain 60 FPS CERTIFICATIONS
● Introduction to Front-End by Meta March 2024