Hi, I’m Joseph.
A Computer Science Graduate looking for work
About Me
RESUMEI’m a soon to be Computer Science graduate with a passion for building end-to-end solutions. Over the past few years, I’ve:
- Led a 5-person team as Technical Lead on a Dockerized facial‐recognition attendance system using FastAPI & OpenCV.
- Developed full-stack applications with Next.js, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL—deploying to AWS Lightsail and Azure.
- Customized and extended Drupal CMS modules, integrating Python scripts to fetch RESTful API data.
- Built machine learning pipelines for computer vision and natural language tasks, optimizing models for accuracy and performance.
Website Deployment & Infrastructure
This website is hosted on AWS Lightsail using a clean Ubuntu 24 installation, fully configured by me. I set up all the necessary server components—web server configuration, SSL certificates, and firewall rules—to ensure a secure, optimized environment.
Deployments are automated via a GitHub webhook, which triggers an update every time I push changes. This ensures the site stays up-to-date without manual intervention.
This approach demonstrates modern DevOps practices and my hands-on experience in server administration and custom deployments. It’s a robust, maintainable solution built for scalability and performance.
Education
B.S. in Computer Science
University of Toledo
Expected Graduation: Fall 2025
Relevant Coursework
- Algorithms & Data Structures
- Operating Systems & System Programming
- Data Communications & Networking
- Machine Learning & AI
- Theory of Computation
Projects
Attendance Checker | Team Lead & Developer
- Led 5-person team; managed sprints, delegated tasks, approved designs.
- Created Dockerized face-recognition attendance system (FastAPI, OpenCV).
- Designed and tuned facial recognizer; integrated peer-contributed modules.
Intelligent Vehicle Pull-Over System | University of Toledo
- Developed CV pipeline and ML models for detecting driver fatigue/intoxication.
- Prototyped on embedded hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
Subscriber Information Site | Python, Drupal CMS, MySQL
Conceptualized and built an internal website with Drupal CMS, enabling seamless storage and retrieval of subscriber user information, encompassing order history and comments.
Implemented Python scripts for backend data retrieval from a Restful API, seamlessly integrating the acquired data into the Drupal site.
Experience
Software Development Intern at Faith Catholic
May 2024 - Present
- Developed and maintained Drupal CMS patches in PHP, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility.
- Created custom Drupal modules using PHP, Symfony, Twig, and JavaScript to enhance site functionality and user experience.
- Managed a comprehensive deployment workflow from local to development and production environments, utilizing MySQL, MariaDB, and Apache.
- Set up and maintained development environments with Docker and Ddev on a Unix-based system, contributing to effective DevOps practices.
- Developed an app integrating a Drupal site via Drupal API with Zendesk to enhance customer support ticketing services.
Data Structures Peer Mentor at University of Toledo College of Engineering
Jan 2024 - May 2024
- Conducted lab sessions for a comprehensive data structures course, focusing on key structures such as maps, linked lists, stacks, queues, and recursion algorithms with Java as the vehicle language.
- Played a pivotal role in troubleshooting peers' code, providing hands-on assistance, and offering clear explanations for intricate topics.
- Adept at simplifying complex concepts, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and ensuring students grasp the practical applications of data structures and algorithms.
Information Technology Intern at Faith Catholic
May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Developed innovative scripting solutions and harnessed programming prowess to create robust knowledge repositories for internal use, leveraging Python and expertise in REST APIs.
- Constructed cutting-edge modules for seamless integration into the company's Drupal deployments, utilizing PHP, JavaScript (JS), and CSS. Successfully implemented a development site using the powerful LAMP tech stack.