Hello! I'm Darin
I am a sophomore attending Texas A&M University, studying Computer Engineering. I am a high achiever, and I love to both swim and play the violin. I enjoy volunteering for my community and helping others in general. My hobbies include gaming and baking.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Aug 2021
PingPong Game
PingPong Game
January 2022 Recreated the game pong using Java and libraries such as swing, util, and awt.
Summer 2021
AWS IOT, Cloud and Analytics Project
AWS IOT, Cloud and Analytics Project
Developed programs to collect temperature and humidity sensor data connected to a RaspberryPI device., send data to the AWS cloud using MQTT protocol and perform visual trending and predictive analytics in an iPython Jupyter notebook.
https://github.com/dperry17/temperature_and_humidity_project
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
NASA High School Aerospace Scholar
NASA HIGH SCHOOL AEROSPACE SCHOLARS (NASA HAS)
Selected into a 16-week online interactive course on NASA activities related to space exploration, Earth science, technology, mathematics and aeronautics. Completed design challenges including 3D drawings, science quizzes, discussion posts, technology writings and monthly webinars with NASA scientists and engineers. Invited to NASA for a six-day residential summer experience (online in 2020). I worked with NASA experts and other students of my team on designing a simulated mission to Mars. HAS High School Aerospace Scholars (okstate.edu)
Aug 2020
Website builder
AHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTER ASSOCIATION
Built and published website for the Orchestra Booster Association.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jun2022-ongoing
AI Engineer
Jul2018-Aug 2021
Tutor
May 2020- Jul 2020
Assistant Swim Coach
May 2018 - Aug 2018
George Ranch Interpretive Teens (G.R.I.T.s)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
During this internship, I worked as a machine learning and AI engineer.
KUMON MATH & READING Houston-Bunker Hill
Tutored students from grades 4 through 10 in Math & Reading via Zoom.
NEWTERRITORY TARPONS swim team
Instructed swimmers from Kindergarten to High school to swim the proper strokes. Included coaching strokes, dives and relays.
GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Helped as a guide to visitors, Assisted in organizing and day to day maintenance of the museum.
EDUCATION
2021-2025
UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's of Science
Texas A & M University, College Station
Brown Engineering Honors GPA 3.928
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Computer Science Courses
Introduction to Program Design and Concepts
Algorithms and data structures
Discrete structures in computing
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2017-2021
High School Diploma
HIGH SCHOOL
Stephen F Austin High School
Summa Cum Laude Honors
STEM-Math Endorsement
Fine Arts Endorsement
Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement
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LEADERSHIP
Aggie Coding Club
Actively participates in club and professional development
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IDEAAL
Treasurer. Engaged in activities to help build leadership qualities.
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Elected Vice President,
Stephen F. Austin Orchestra. August 2019-August 2020
Organized various orchestra activities such as a camp to welcome new members, clinics and banquet.
Organized a school hosted swim meet by placing swimmers into events.
Organized and helps in the annual elementary and middle school math competition hosted at Stephen F. Austin high school.
SKILLS
Java Java Script, C, C++, HTML , CSS, Python - Proficient
Linux, Rasberry Pi, Amazon AWS
Adobe, Microsoft office suite
Protocols-MQTT, HTTP
Musical Instruments - Violin , Piano
Swimmer - Advanced
ACTIVITIES
Stephen F Austin Varsity Orchestra, Sugar Land TX August 2017- 2021
Participated in school varsity orchestra as a violinist all four years
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Stephen F Austin Swim Team, Sugar Land TX
August 2017 - 2021
Participated in school varsity swim team for all four years
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SouthWest Aquatic Team
August 2018 – August 2019
Swam 3 days a week in order to increase speed and stamina.
First Colony Swim Team
May 2017 – June 2018
Swam 3 days a week to increase both stamina and speed
New Territory Tarpons Swim Team, Sugar Land TX
May 2009 – July 2021
Participated in Tarpon Summer Swim Team every Summer since Kindergarten.
Aggie Coding Club
Actively participates in club and professional development-2021-2022
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IDEAAL
Treasurer. Engaged in activities to help build leadership qualities.
2021-2022
National Honor Society (NHS)
August 2019 - 2021
Actively participates in volunteering activities.
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Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
August 2019 - 2021
Engaged and participates in math competitions. Participates in Honors Club events and volunteer activities.
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Houston Youth Symphony, Houston, TX
July 2016 – July 2018
Auditioned and selected to second chair, violin I in the Philharmonia Orchestra
Y.E.S. Youth Expanding Services
August 2017-June 2019
Completed 100 volunteer hours
ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic
Won Best Personal Website Award Sponsored by General Motors
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Academic Excellence Award, 2017, 2018 & 2019
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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AP/Honors Courses -12 AP Scholar with Distinction
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President’s Award – STAAR Mastery
Athletic
Stephen F Austin Swim Team, Sugar Land TX, August 2017-2021
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Swam for school Swim Team
Achieved 3rd and 4th place for 100 Fly in District meets. 6th place for 200 Free in District Meet
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New Territory Tarpons-Division 1 Summer Swim Team
Swam for 11 years for the Summer swim team
Musical
Region 13 Orchestra, August 2016-2021
Selected into Region Orchestra from 7th to 12th grades. Worked really hard to complete 5 excerpts and 4 Area pieces
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MidWest Clinic Chicago, December 2018
Travelled to Chicago to play at the MidWest Clinic with the Camerata Orchestra.
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UIL Orchestra, October 2017-2021
The whole Orchestra participates in UIL competition. Orchestra consistently receives Excellence Awards.
Fort Bend Honor Orchestra
June 2017 – March 2018
Selected to Fort Bend Honor Orchestra. Toured 3 European countries
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UIL - Violin, April 2016-2021
Worked months to perfect the violin pieces to present to judges. Was awarded Excellence Award from 7th grade to 12th grade
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Second Mile, Sugar Land, TX
Organizer - March 2020
Organized and packaged food for distribution.
Houston Chevron Marathon, Houston, TX
Check In/Out Crew - January 2020
Checked in and out athlete's gear.
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Indonesian Festival, Sugar Land TX
Member of Set Up Crew - November 2019
Helped Setup and take down the tables, chairs, and decorations.
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Lunches of Love, Sugar Land, TX
Food packer - August 2018 - August 2019
Shopped for food, packaged and distributed.
George Ranch Historical Museum, Sugar Land, TX
Guide and Assistant - May 2018 – August 2018
Guide visitors and assisted in organizing and daily maintenance of the museum.
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Houston Youth Symphony, Houston, TX
Violinist in a Quartet - August 2017 – June 2018
Played in a Quartet at elderly homes.
Hurricane Harvey Clean up crew with swim team, Richmond, TX
Member of cleaning crew - July 2017
Helped to clean up houses in a Richmond, TX neighborhood with the Austin Swim Team
Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX
Goods Organiser - June 2017 – Present
Helped out to organize and sort food into packages.
St. Laurence Catholic Church, Sugar Land, TX
Baker - May 2017 – February 2020
Baked cookies, brownies, cupcakes and cakes to distribute in Parks Youth Ranch Missionary
