John D.

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison

  • Degree: Computer Science BS / Data Science BS
  • GPA: 3.54
  • Expected Graduation: May 2025
  • Important Courses:
    • Java (OOP + Junit5)
    • Calc 2
    • Intro to Optimization
    • OS Dev
    • Theory of Algos
    • Intro to AI

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, C, SQL
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, JPA
  • Web Programming: HTML+CSS, JavaScript, CGI
  • Graphical Software: SiriL (Astrophotography), Blender, Krita, GIMP
  • Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Arch/Debian/Fedora Linux

Projects

  1. Custom Telescope Management Software

    • Developed in Python.
    • Manages telescope and data pipeline.
    • Utilizes NINA and SiriL APIs/CLI.

  2. TSP Solver for Flight Optimization

    • Implemented in Python and GAMS.
    • Visualizes optimal path for flying to all 48 Cont US states.

Experience

UW-Madison, College of Engineering / Integration Engineer Intern

  • Duration: Summer 2024
  • Developed 2 REST APIs using Spring Boot Framework, replacing outdated SOAP APIs to modernize system architecture and ease of use.
  • Migrated SQL queries from an old database schema to JPA-based queries on a new schema, while maintaining accurate data retrieval.
  • Authored the OpenAPI specification, independently defining and documenting endpoints for project use.

UW-Madison, Computer Aided Engineering Help Desk / Consultant

  • Duration: February 2023–Current
  • Provided comprehensive technical support for CAE, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring swift resolution and excellent customer service.
  • Monitored systems and communicated with users and staff, resolving issues efficiently, including handling critical incidents like a total power outage.

Bethel Lutheran Church / Assistant Sound Engineer

  • Duration: May 2023–Current
  • Setup and operate audio equipment for the band during weekly church services, ensuring high-quality sound for congregants, broadcast to WKOW 27, and YouTube.

Activities

  • Associate Director, Wisconsin Union’s Directory Games Committee (2024-2025)
  • Club Officer, Univ of Wisconsin’s Hoofer’s Outdoors-Scuba Club (2022-2024)
  • Observing Station Leader, Astronomy Club at Univ of Wisconsin (2022-2024)
  • CyberPatriot (Nat’l Youth Cyber Defense Competition) 5th in State (2019-2020)

Hobbies

  • 3D Printing
  • Astrophotography (Deep Space)
  • Chess
  • Scuba Diving (PADI AOWD Certified)