Jonathan Wang
jyw38@cornell.edu ● LinkedIn ● Northborough, MA 01532
School: Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Technical Skills
Back-end Development Tools: Python, Java, C++, C#, Flask, SQL, TensorFlow
Front-end Development Tools: ReactJS, Swift, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
Developer Tools: Git, GitHub, VSCode, Jupyter Notebook, Powershell, Slack
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Experience:
FIRST ROBOTICS
Mechanical Sub-Team Lead & Software Sub-Team
Northborough, MA
September 2020 - June 2023
Led the Mechanical Sub-Team as the Team Leader, driving the design and manufacturing processes for competitions. Oversaw the production of vital robot components utilizing CAD technology. Fostered collaboration with the Software Sub-Team to create algorithms that improved speed and safety in competition settings. Successfully achieved international qualification for the 2023 FIRST competition, engaging in spirited competition with teams from around the world.
Prototype 1U CubeSat
Software and Hardware Sub-Teams
Northborough, MA
December 2021 - May 2022
Crafted an eco-friendly prototype that utilized Raspberry Pi and Bluetooth libraries to detect plastics in ocean water. Achieved a high processing success rate, thanks to the application of computer vision and image processing algorithms, including NumPy and PyTorch. Qualified for the final event as one out of nine teams and presented final product to five MIT professors and NASA scientists.
MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute
Embedded Security & Hardware
Cambridge, MA
July 2022 - August 2022
Developed a resilient bootloader within an embedded system, incorporating advanced AES and RSA encryption algorithms. Explored and addressed vulnerabilities in embedded system bootloaders, resulting in a 255% enhancement in system security. Teamed up with three other students to create a security-centric bootloader, achieving 3rd place in the Embedded Capture the Flag Competition. Presented the finalized product to MIT Lincoln Labs.
Projects:
Jonathan Journals
Languages: CSS, HTML, PHP
January 2024
Jonathan Journals is a website created with the intention of showcasing who I am and to journal my own experiences to look back on. Worked with HTML, CSS, and PHP, and integrated SVG for minimalist icons, emphasizing an appealing and functionally efficient UX/UI.
Alien Invaders Game
Languages: Python
December 2023
Alien invaders game inpsired by space invaders. Adjustable speed and simple mechanics. All created in python. Aliens move across the board, top to bottom and player controls ship capable of shooting aliens. Aliens also shoot back and, if aliens cross line or a bullet hits spaceship, player loses. Otherwise, if player shoots down all aliens, player wins.
Extracurriculars:
Cornell Assocation of Computer Science Undergraduates
August 2023 - Current
Participate in employer sessions, gaining insights into companies and career paths within computer science. Enhance proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, and LaTeX through thorough workshops and presentations.
Asian American InterVarsity
August 2023 - Current
Asian American InterVarsity, an organization that seeks to grow together in Christ through faith and love. A centered community of Christians eager to grow in faith and praise God together.
E.Motion
January 2024 - Current
Cornell's K-Pop Dance Group.
Volunteering
Iridium Tutoring
Role: Tutor
September 2020 - May 2023
Tutored K-12 subjects to students on Zoom and Google Meet (Math, Computer Science, English, etc) and participated in Iridium Tutoring events, such as Iridium Tutoring Heritage Day and Coding for Kids events. Tutored over 200 hours, not including preparation (slideshows, videos, etc.).
Role: Logistics Manager
January 2021 - May 2023
Coordinated sessions and managed hours on a spreadsheet for a team of over 150 tutors. Implemented communication to remind tutors of available sessions and ensured accurate updates to the spreadsheet for optimal operational efficiency.
Skills and Interests
Language Skills:
English (fluent), Chinese (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
Interests:
AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Automation, Web Design/Development, Full Stack Development, SWE, Environmental Sustainability, Data Science