Hi, I'm Akshar

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I am a computer science student eager to learn from experienced mentors in the field of software engineering. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports such as basketball and football, as well as listening to music!

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My Projects

ourPLCC

A Programming Languages Compiler Compiler that auto-generates code from a grammar file containing lexical, syntactic (BNF), and semantic rules, enabling users to build custom programming languages
Expanded the semantics section to allow for a new section that accepts user written Python code, generating corresponding code in both Python and Java
Implemented comprehensive bats tests for all 32 predefined languages, ensuring full test coverage and reliability
Deployed a Dockerized testing environment and integrated it with a GitHub Actions pipeline to streamline and optimize the testing process

Get Spotify Stats

A Flask website that enables users to discover trending new songs, view their Spotify account statistics, and generate personalized song recommendations to explore new sounds
Leveraged the Spotify API to deliver real-time account statistics to users
Automated the creation of a personalized Discover Weekly homepage for each visit, utilizing the most popular songs
Implemented features that display users’ recent songs, top tracks, top artists, and recommended songs across various time frames, providing a comprehensive overview of their account

Portfolio

A personal portfolio website that highlights projects, skills, and experiences, includes links to social media profiles, and offers a user-friendly inquiry form
Developed a modern and responsive portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, hosted on GitHub pages
Added a light/dark mode toggle that retains user preferences across page reloads and initializes based on the device’s theme settings
Integrated a functional ’Contact Me’ form that enables users to send messages directly through the website

Top Songs 2023

A MySQL relational database for the Top Songs of 2023
Created a function to calculate the age of artists, handling both living and deceased cases
Implemented and tested stored procedures for dynamic querying of song and artist information
Developed logical schemas to outline data structures and relationships between all tables
Created views to simplify access to categorized data, such as artist demographics and song genres

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Git

Flask

SQL

Docker

My Experience

University

2021-2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
GPA: 3.99
Relevant Courses: Data Structures, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Software Development, Software Design, Adv Discrete Mathematics, Design Database Management Systems, Image Processing, Theory of Computation, Foundations HCI, and more!

Peer Tutor

2023-2024
Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure comprehension of challenging subjects
Developed supplementary materials and resources to reinforce learning and address specific student needs
Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, helping students grasp complex concepts in computer science and improve their academic performance
Assisted peers in understanding programming languages and algorithms through tailored explanations and practical examples

Desktop Support Assistant

2023-Present
Provided technical support by answering phone calls and remotely accessing users’ devices to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
Assisted users in-person, addressing walk-in inquiries and delivering prompt solutions to technical challenges
Re-imaged devices to maintain system integrity and improve performance, facilitating a smooth user experience
Set up labs, classrooms, and faculty workstations, ensuring all equipment was operational and ready for use
Collaborated with team members to streamline support processes and improve response times for user inquiries

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