Jayden Tactay

Interests

Software Development , Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , Robotics

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, Bootstrap, React, Meteor, MongoDB

Toolsets/OS: Windows OS, Unix/Linux, Git/GitHub

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Spring, 2024)

  • Intro to Computer Science I
  • Discrete Mathematics I
  • Intro to Computer Science II
  • Discrete Mathematics II
  • Program Structure
  • Algorithms
  • Software Engineering I
  • Database Systems I
  • Operating Systems

2021 - Present

Work

ICS 141 Lab Assistant, UH Manoa

Assisted students with coursework during ICS 141 recitations and additional office hours

  • Attend and support students in recitation sessions
  • Assist in the development of curricular support materials
  • Hold additional office hours in either the Natural Sciences Emporium or ICS Computing Laboratories

2023 - Present

ICS 111 Lab Assistant, UH Manoa

Assisted students with coursework during ICS 111 lab hours and additional office hours

  • Attend and support students in recitation sessions
  • Assist in the development of curricular support materials
  • Hold additional office hours in either the Natural Sciences Emporium or ICS Computing Laboratories

2023 - Present

Activities

Setup/teardown/security crew member, Eastern Washington Department of Veteran Affairs

The Veteran Stand Down was a charity event that provided veterans in the eastern Washington area with free medical screening, job and educational opportunites, clothing and supplies, and other social aid.

  • Provided security and verified the veterans' benefits eligibility for the surplus store
  • Helped with the cleanup/teardown after the event
  • Attended by 400 military veterans, with over 200 being homeless

Volunteer, Teddy Bears with Heart

www.teddybearswithheart.com/

Managed packing and shipping of donated teddy bears

  • Guinness Book World Record for biggest single toy drive
  • Partnered with Seaside Police Department of Seaside, CA

ICS 111 Assistant Teaching Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Assisted students in ICS 111 with course content, assisted TA with lab management

  • Assisted students with programming assignments
  • Explained computer science concepts to new students

Awards

3 semester Dean List Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Dean's List distinction for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022. Awarded to students who: (1) earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher based on 12 credits or more taken for a grade, and (2) do not receive grades of W, I, F, or NC for that semester.

2021-Present

Medical Lake High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Medical Lake High School

Graduated top of the Medical Lake High School Class of 2021.

2021

Spokane Scholar in Science, Spokane Scholars Foundation

One of 150 students to be selected as a Spokane Scholar in 2021. More information can be found on the Spokane Scholars website.

2021

Washington State Honors Award, State of Washington

The Washington State Honors Award honors the top ten percent of the current year's Washington State high school graduating class. More information can be found on the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website.

2021

National Honor Society Student, Medical Lake High School

National Honor Society is an organization for high school students. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. National Honor Society members do various community services and work to hone their leadership skills. More information can be found on the National Honor Society website.

2019-2021

References

Available upon request