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Alan Chow

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About me

I am an upcoming Computer Science senior at The Ohio State University. I am an enthusiastic learner and dedicated problem solver pursuing a career in Software Engineering. My passion as a Software Engineer stems from the opportunity to create meaningful impact through my work.



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Experience
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Skills

Experience

August 2021 - May 2022

The Ohio State University

Data Structures Teaching Assistant
• Managed class of 40 students and created projects requirements for 12 different projects. • Held office hours for students to answer review and general questions, provide feedback on specific code logic. • Provided evaluation and feedback on assignments.
May 2022 - August 2022

Toyota

Software Intern
• Developed a python Map Query tool to filter and find geographic map features to perform testing evaluations. • Reduced query time on 40 KM map searches by ~95%. • Integrated Open Street Map API to efficiently use geographic nodes in Open Street Map and integrated new features Toyota had interest in. • Designed and implemented an SQL database to store and process trial data for Automated Parallel Park tests.
May 2023 - August 2023

Texas Instruments

Software Engineering Intern
• Used React.js to develop modern UIs for web applications. • Performed an essential backend database migration for an internal-facing application. • Developed a Unit Test suite to validate database migration.
August 2023 - December 2023

Tesla

Incoming Full Stack Intern
• TBD.

Skills

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• Built a mock learning management application for instructors to grade students.
• Implemented peer evaluation systems.
• Designed database model to hold class information for students and instructors.
• Implemented authentication system for instructors and students to login securely.
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Full Stack Learning Management System

• Designed a UI for the Game of Set using vanilla JS, HTML, CSS.
• Included user input validation and game checks (like hints, etc.).
• My first introduction to web development!
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Game of Set

• Built an algorithm visualizer on a backtracking solution based on the Famous 9 Queens Problem.
• Used React for a clean UI.
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React Chess Algorithm Visualizer


• Simulated processes needing resources and submitting resource requests to complete and an Operating System/System manager managing resources.
• Implemented Deadlock Avoidance algorithms to ensure resource system is kept in safe state when resources are allocated.
• Implemented a message-passing system between threads to make resource requests while protecting critical sections.
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Deadlock Avoidance Simulator

• Created a simulation of a species of bugs evolving behaviors through a genetic algorithm.
• Designed bugs with independent neural network brains from scratch to independently make decisions based on sensory inputs.
• Demonstrated successful evolution of AI behavior through natural selection and asexual reproduction with genetic mutation.
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Neural Network Bugs Genetic Simulation

• Building a Ecommerce website for my artist friend using the MERN stack! (current project)
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Full Stack Ecommerce Application