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I'm a computer scientist with a specialty in machine learning. My current job has me as a…
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Activity
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My very first in-person talk IN THE BOOKS!! Major thanks to my mentors Cybelle O. and Philip Young for all the knowledge sharing and support as I…
My very first in-person talk IN THE BOOKS!! Major thanks to my mentors Cybelle O. and Philip Young for all the knowledge sharing and support as I…
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From the scrappy pre-seed, stealth-mode team of 2 through to fast-scaling Series C/D companies with many, many millions in the bank, each startup…
From the scrappy pre-seed, stealth-mode team of 2 through to fast-scaling Series C/D companies with many, many millions in the bank, each startup…
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stand-alone fields such as Computer Vision and Speech Recognition are dying as Machine Learning is increasingly solving all of the hardest problems…
stand-alone fields such as Computer Vision and Speech Recognition are dying as Machine Learning is increasingly solving all of the hardest problems…
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Experience
Education
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Portland State University
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Activities and Societies: President - CS Grad Student Organization, President - We in Computer Science, DCNN Reading Group, and DCNN Research Group.
Focus: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Thesis: “Knowing Without Knowing: Real-Time Usage Identification for Computer Systems” -
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Activities and Societies: DCNN Reading Group
New Beginnings is a pass/no pass Post-Bac program offered through Portland State University that allows students with a Bachelor's Degree to complete the required coursework to enter the Master's Program in Computer Science at Portland State. Over the course of 9 months, students cover the material that an undergraduate would cover in 3-4 years.
More info found here:
https://www.pdx.edu/computer-science/new-beginnings-reboot-your-career -
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Activities and Societies: Mu Phi Epsilon
Studying percussion performance while gaining real life experience in and out of school through performance groups, interviews, international competitions, festivals, and other similar events.
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Activities and Societies: Mu Phi Epsilon, National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Studying mathematics in hopes to eventually do research and become a professor at a university.
Volunteer Experience
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Music Director - Watershed Rock Opera
Sarah Fox with Mt Adams Institute and Oregon Humanities
- Present 8 months
Arts and Culture
In 2024, Sarah Fox was picked by Oregon Humanities as 1 of 7 Community Storytelling Fellows from across the state. As part of this fellowship, Sarah has decided to put on what is called the "Watershed Rock Opera", which is a musical production that will educate and excite community members about the local watersheds. "My hope is to share some of the stories of this place in a way we've never seen or heard before." -Sarah Fox
My role in this project is to help Sarah take her ideas for…In 2024, Sarah Fox was picked by Oregon Humanities as 1 of 7 Community Storytelling Fellows from across the state. As part of this fellowship, Sarah has decided to put on what is called the "Watershed Rock Opera", which is a musical production that will educate and excite community members about the local watersheds. "My hope is to share some of the stories of this place in a way we've never seen or heard before." -Sarah Fox
My role in this project is to help Sarah take her ideas for this creative project and organize them in a way that is tangible to the composer who will be writing the music. Then, as the composer begins to write, working closely with the composer and Sarah Fox to ensure that Sarah's vision is accurately reflected in the work of the composer. This project brings together my skills in music, community, and project management. -
Career Connected Learning Collaboratory Member
Columbia Gorge STEM Hub
- Present 2 years 3 months
Education
Member of the Career Connected Learning (CCL) Collaboratory, which is a group of leaders around CCL and work-based learning (WBL) in their county or a broader region within the Gorge. The long-term outcome is for all youth in the Gorge to be aware of the manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and construction careers in the region and beyond, and understand the pathways to pursue them.
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ICAP Cluster Member - UAV Industry
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
- 5 months
Science and Technology
Member of consortium focused on exploring opportunities around the regional Uncrewed Aerial Systems/Vehicles (UAS/UAV) industry ecosystem. They are looking to leverage their network of established large enterprises, growing midsize companies and emerging start-ups to foster increased innovation, explore untapped markets, and develop the UAS/UAV sector in their region. Goals include fostering a thriving Gorge tech community, promoting and supporting member businesses, supporting STEM education…
Member of consortium focused on exploring opportunities around the regional Uncrewed Aerial Systems/Vehicles (UAS/UAV) industry ecosystem. They are looking to leverage their network of established large enterprises, growing midsize companies and emerging start-ups to foster increased innovation, explore untapped markets, and develop the UAS/UAV sector in their region. Goals include fostering a thriving Gorge tech community, promoting and supporting member businesses, supporting STEM education, and optimizing the impact of this emerging cluster.
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Leadership
Gorge Women in STEM
- 1 year 7 months
Science and Technology
Working with the leadership team to put on events for women in STEM in the Columbia River Gorge. Gorge Women in STEM is sponsored through the Gorge Tech Alliance. Also help with finances, marketing, social media, project management, strategy building, networking, and other foundational work.
As of April 2022, I have officially taken over as lead of the Gorge Women in STEM. -
Capstone Sponsor
Portland State University
- 2 years 5 months
Science and Technology
Meet with students over the course of six months to help design, implement, and verify a piece of software to be delivered to SightLine Applications. Led them through the Agile methodology and helped them solve conflicts along the way.
Projects to date: Image Generation Wizard, Building a Classifier -
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President
We in Computer Science
- 7 months
Science and Technology
Helped build the student group We in Computer Science from the ground up and established the WiCS Mentorship Program which still thrives today.
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Mentorship Program Founder
We in Computer Science
- 1 year 1 month
Science and Technology
Alongside a fellow colleague, founded the current mentorship program for We in Computer Science which launched the main group through rapid membership growth, branding exposure, and positive impact.
Courses
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Advanced Machine Learning
CS 546
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Algorithms and Complexity
CS584
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Artificial Intelligence
CS 541
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Functional Programming
CS557
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Intro to Computer Security
CS 591
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Intro to Database Management
CS 586
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Machine Learning
CS545
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Operating Systems
CS533
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Programming Languages
CS 558
Honors & Awards
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Intel Involved Hero Award Finalist
Intel
I have been chosen as one of ten Intel worldwide employees to be recognized for outstanding volunteer leadership and commitment through 2018 and 2019 as a result of my work with WiCS (We in Computer Science) at Portland State.
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Outstanding Leadership Award
We in Computer Science (WiCS)
Awarded the outstanding leadership award for my work establishing the mentorship program for WiCS and building the foundations for the main group to accel in years to come.
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Outstanding Leadership Award
Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
Awarded the outstanding leadership award for my work in the department with WiCS, New Beginnings, and as an instructor/graduate teaching assistant.
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Scholarship Recipient Grace Hopper Conference
Portland State University Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
Awarded full accommodation scholarship for the 2018 Grace Hopper Conference in Houston, Texas. Participants chosen based on dedicated community involvement at PSU and their passion for supporting women and other minorities in computer science to be successful through the CS program and in their respective careers.
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Scholarship Recipient - CRA-W
CRA-W
Received a full scholarship to attend the CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop for Women in Technology in San Francisco, CA.
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Intel New Beginnings Fellowship
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Scholarship awarded based on academic performance in the New Beginnings program at PSU. Given to help support students in their final term of New Beginnings before entering the graduate program in computer science.
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Magna Cum Laude
University of Oregon
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Magna Cum Laude
University of Oregon
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Outstanding Undergraduate Performer in Percussion
University of Oregon School of Music and Dance
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Thomas Siwe PASIC Scholarship
Percussive Arts Society
Scholarship to attend the 2014 Percussive Arts Society International Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Semifinalist
Southern California International Marimba Competition
Competed through the semi finals round in the competition.
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Semifinalist
Southern California International Marimba Competition
Competed through the semi finals round in the competition.
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Dean's List
The Dean at the University of Oregon
I have been on the Dean's List every term since starting at the University of Oregon
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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Percussive Arts Society
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