Hello! My name is Nicholas (Nick), and I am a senior dual majoring in Computer Science and Applied Statistics at Purdue University.
I am currently applying for graduate school to obtain my M.S. in Statistics. My career goals are to be able to implement what I learn in Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing models in the space industry.
Education
B.S., Double Major - Computer Science, Applied Statistics, 3.50 GPA, May 2025
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
Relevant Coursework:
- CS 373 -- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- CS 381 -- Intro to Algorithm Analysis
- CS 439 -- Intro to Data Visualization
- CS 440 -- Large Scale Data Analytics*
- CS 471 -- Intro to Artificial Intelligence
- STAT 416 -- Probability
- STAT 417 -- Statistical Theory
- STAT 506 -- Statistical Programming and Data Management
- STAT 520 -- Time Series Analysis*
- STAT 525 -- Intermediate Statistical Methodology
- STAT 526 -- Advanced Statistical Methodology*
(Courses Marked with a * are currently in progress)
Work Experience
Resident Assistant, Cary Quad Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, August 2022 - Present
- Create a community through hosting and promoting social events
- Ensure safety of 40 residents inside of housing units throughout the academic year
- Provide information about campus activities and resources by creating fliers and newsletters
- Mitigate problems between residents and solve soituational issues
Architecture and Systems Engineering Intern NASA JPL - Pasadena, CA, May - July 2023, May - July 2024
- Developed a DDPM to create synthetic images of roads and buildings, then applied curated masks
- Implemented an RCNN algorithm that identified buildings, roads, and trees from satellite imagery
- Wrote a script that converted previously made json files to Microsoft's COCO format
- Presented self-made progress reports at biweekly stand-up meetings, as well as a cumulative final report
Parsons Director Camp Emerald Bay - Avalon CA, June - August 2022, June - August 2021
- Served as director of beach lifeguards for a Boy Scout camp involving Scouts aged 11-17
- Managed a group of 10 Staff members, assigning each to different tasks every day
- Dealt with complaints and criticism from adult leaders and acted accordingly
- Added educational aspects to camp program to teach about fish / wildlife encountered
Skills
- Languages - Python, SAS, R, Java, C
- Dev Tooms - Vim, Pytorch, Matplotlib, Numpy, Github, Jupyter Notebook
- Soft Skills - Leadership, problem-solving, communication, presentations, staff management
Personal Projects
Mario Party Minigame Image Recognition, June 2024 - Present
- Utilize image recognition packages to play different games from Mario Party at an above-human level
- Written in Python, using pyautogui and numpy: Link to Project
Spotify and You, November 2023 - December 2023
- Visualize a user's Spotify listening history of the past year, and show their top tracks and artists
- Written in Python, using matplotlib and pandas: Link to Project
Special Awards
Garafolo Award, April 2024
- Awarded for superb work in the RA Role; for leadership amongst other staff, community buildiing, and being timely
- Awarded to one Cary Quad RA per year
Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor, August 2021
- Nominated for outstanding service to others over the course of 3 years
- Honor is voted upon by a committee of peers within the program
Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award, December 2017
- Conceptualized and carried out a large-scale project over a three-month timeframe and oversaw risk management
- Project involved marking area, shoveling dirt, laying foundation, and pouring concrete to construct a sidewalk
- Obtained over $2,000 in fundraising from local businesses and Scout Troop
- Presented to large crowds of over 50 people communicating details of project
