Quality Assurance Software Developer

Lev Griffin

***********@*****.*** 919-***-**** 1520 Sweetwater Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly analytical and detail-oriented computer science graduate with an extensive background in full-stack development and quality assurance. Proficient in Java, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Well-versed in agile environments, test-driven development, feature-driven development, and accessible UI design. Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills focused on well-structured code and clean documentation.

EXPERIENCE

Accessibility Intern

Veterans Affairs Digital Media Engagement 2024–2025

Led and managed projects to perform system tests on web pages for interns and for the VA to be compliant with WCAG and ADA standards and to follow UI/UX design principles as a means of quality assurance by leveraging the use of HTML accessibility features

Led other interns in managing projects documenting the existence and activity of all social media accounts run and monitored by the VA

Examined and audited digital media to be posted online to ensure usability across mediums and accessibility for diverse audiences

Authored and edited captions for social media posts to be compliant with Plain Language writing standards, ensuring clear and effective communication

Collaborated across teams to develop and implement strategies to produce inclusive content, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across cross-functional teams

Crisis Hotline Volunteer

The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center 2024–2025

Supported those in crisis using skills such as active listening, self-disclosure, empathy, and mirroring, ensuring effective and compassionate communication

Managed sensitive information and responded to calls with compassion, helping individuals navigate challenging life situations and demonstrating problem-solving skills under high pressure

Maintained a healthy environment by meeting with other volunteers to discuss challenging calls and share effective approaches to a variety of crisis situations

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC May 2025

B.S. in Computer Science

B.A. in Psychology

Minor in Cognitive Science

Minor in English

GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0

Relevant Coursework

CSC492—Senior Design: Collaborated with a team of 5 to design, develop, and test new features and implement bug fixes on the 7th iteration of a Wake Technical Community College-sponsored project, ARMolecules, using Java, TypeScript, React, and SQL in an agile environment

CSC326—Software Engineering: Collaborated with 2 teams to design and develop the frontend, backend, API, and database for a mock coffee company website, Coffeemaker, using Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL; performed both automation and manual testing to ensure functionality

CSC486—Computational Visual Narrative: Collaborated with a team to design, develop, playtest, and perform quality assurance tests on 4 games of different genres focusing on the same storyline, using C#; gathered assets and implemented mechanics to ensure functionality and appropriate design

CSC411—Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Implemented strategies to solve 6 different problem statements using AI techniques such as ant colony optimization, A* pathfinding, and Bayesian networks

CSC422—Automated Learning and Data Analysis: Collaborated with a team to develop a program to find the factors that have the most impact on AirBNB ratings and prices based on machine learning techniques such as lasso regression and decision trees

E497—Engineering Research Project for Benjamin Franklin Scholars: Researched, drafted, and wrote a paper on the potential future effects of overusing and misusing AI companion bots, therapy bots, and grief bots for the general public

Honors/Activities

Benjamin Franklin Scholars dual degree program 2021–2025

Semester Dean’s List 2021–2025

Summa Cum Laude 2025

SKILLS

Technical

Languages: Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Prolog, TypeScript, C#, C, C++, Shell, Bash, SQL, Visual Basic

Programs/Tools: GitHub, Git, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Unity, Atom, MobaXterm, Jenkins, MySQL, Docker, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, Maven, Hibernate, AngularJS, Bootstrap, ReactJS, NumPy, Google Colab, Jira, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Fusion 360, Microsoft Office suite, NVDA, CCA, AntConc, AWS

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Communication

Languages: Intermediate French language - 3 years of study

Tools: Documentation, Empathy, Self-disclosure, Mirroring, Paraphrasing, Active Listening

EXTRACURRICULARS

Projects

Hack_NCState 2024 2024

Cooperated within and across cross-functional teams to plan a 24-hour hackathon for high school and college students

Pioneered the creation of a collectible token to be given to all participants when signing in to the event, a 3D print of the Hack_NCState logo

Logged and tracked bugs and developed changes to the Hack_NCState website using HTML and CSS as part of the software team

Collaborated on budget distribution to decide on thematic prizes and accessible food options as part of the logistics team

Volunteered day-of to ensure smooth delivery of the event by signing participants in, transporting food and prizes to appropriate locations, and answering participants’ questions about the event

Performed quality inspections on submitted projects to ensure that participants followed the rules, submitted projects that followed the theme of the event, and did not attempt to cheat

Hack_NCState 2023 2023

Earned top prize in the Double Data track by collaborating with a team to design and develop a multimedia project concerning recycling data

Developed a project consisting of a website, a neural network interface, and a game, allowing users to upload images of recyclable items to the website to earn points in the game based on the type of item they uploaded

Learned to use Python, HTML, and CSS within 24 hours in order to develop the website portion of the project

Playtested the game portion of the project to ensure functionality and user enjoyment

ReImagining Schools 2021

Researched and developed a short video detailing the next steps forward for education during the pandemic

PackHacks 2021 2021

Collaborated with a team to design a leaderboard tool to motivate students to complete coursework in a timely manner

La Société Honoraire de Français Video Lessons 2021

Wrote video lessons summarizing important grammar rules for future students taking French courses

Hobbies/Interests

Accessibility—Analyze points of inaccessibility for various demographics to implement more appropriate software

Game design—Analyze and discuss game design patterns and structures to develop an understanding of common tropes and user enjoyability

Gaming—Played a large variety of games since early childhood, including genres such as strategy, role-playing, story-based, and action, primarily on PC and PlayStation

Clubs

Ultraviolet 2024–2025

Hack_NCState Planning Committee 2023–2024

La Société Honoraire de Français 2020–2021

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