Software Engineer Computer Science

Ryan Makela

650-***-**** ********@********.*** https//www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-makela/

https://ryanmakela.dev/

Education

California State University, Chico December 2025

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Projects

LogsDay May 2024 - Present

-Created LogsDay, a web app driving project engagement and accountability by 50% (user survey) via 8-day update cycles

-Developed a custom Express/Node.js/PostgreSQL backend, optimizing log, media, and search data retrieval

-Designed a unique 8-day week calendar system for responsive log navigation and sorting Conman's Game of Life September 2024 - October 2024

-Developed core algorithms for a modular, infinite-grid cellular automata simulator at the 2024 ACM Hackathon

-Engineered a memory-efficient sparse matrix using JavaScript Maps, reducing memory usage by ~70% vs. a dense matrix

-Designed a modular rule system, enabling dynamic loading/evaluation of diverse simulation behaviors

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CyberSeagull I & II April 2023, April 2024

-Developed CyberSeagull I in C++, a game teaching assembly via 8+ interactive puzzles and Raylib graphics

-Co-developed a custom interpreter for "Seagull Assembly," aiding in command implementation and puzzle validation

-Created CyberSeagull II in C++, teaching cybersecurity concepts via interactive challenges

-Programmed security challenges and UI/graphics for CyberSeagull II, including 8+ 3D elements and animations Experience

Computer Science Department Assistant California State University, Chico - Chico, CA August 2024 - Present

-Provided technical support to 25+ students weekly, resolving issues related to C++, HTML, and programming assignments

-Managed printing requests and administrative tasks; ensured smooth department operations

-Completed miscellaneous technical projects, adapting quickly to new tasks and programming challenges Campus & Community Involvement

President Association For Computing Machinery, Chico Chapter May 2024 - Present

-Coordinated with faculty and clubs to plan and execute events, including C++ coding meetings with 50+ students

-Led nearly 300 club members, improving our team’s performance in the International Collegiate Programming Competition

-Organized weekly leadership meetings to improve club efficacy and foster a stronger sense of community Member Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Chico Chapter October 2023 - Present

-Collaborated with other members of the Computer Science Honors Society

-Built connections with and absorbed information from professionals in Computer Science Awards

ACM 2022 Coding Competition Winner - Chico, CA November 2022

-Recognized for completing the most programming problems in the allotted time ICPC Division 1 and Division 2 Competitor - Cupertino, CA February 2023, February 2024

-Competed with 50 other teams in a series of competitive programming questions in the lower and higher difficulties Skills

Programming Languages - C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, C, SQL, Dart, HTML, CSS Program Proficiencies - Github, VSCode, Visual Studio, WSL, Eclipse, Notepad++

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