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Aspiring Software Engineer

I’m on a journey to build confidence and skills in software engineering, ready to take on real-world challenges.

Work samples

Explore my work in software engineering, showcasing projects and skills developed through my academic journey and externship.

  • SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games
    SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games
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    Breaking Games · Sep 2026 · ✅ Verified by Extern

    SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games

    Turn six messy CSVs into an analytics database and a Q4 dashboard that drives real business decisions. SQL + Claude.

    Analytics Database DesignData AnalysisSQL FundamentalsData Storytelling
  • Huskies Invent 48-Hour Innovation Sprint (Sponsored by Coldspring)
    Huskies Invent 48-Hour Innovation Sprint (Sponsored by Coldspring)

    Selected to lead a rapid-response engineering team to design, prototype, and validate an integrated software solution solving an active industrial challenge for Coldspring. Conducted system validation, error checking, and unit testing under strict deadlines to ensure software reliability and accuracy. Presented live demonstrations and technical documentation directly to Coldspring engineering leadership and executive panels.

About me

I’m on a journey to build confidence and skills in software engineering, ready to take on real-world challenges.

I’m a senior at Saint Cloud State University, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering. Although I have some work experience, I feel like I’m on the brink of officially starting my career, eager to gain confidence in a real-world work environment.

Externships

SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games

Breaking Games

Experience

Operations & Process Specialist

Digi-Key Electronics

Machine Operator & Technical Production

Brin Glass

Technical Sales & Documentation Coordinator

TMI Coatings

Education

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | Minors in Cybersecurity & Communications

Northland Community & Technical College

Associate of Arts in 3D Animation & Modeling

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate of Applied Business in Business Management

Skills

Software EngineeringDatabase ArchitectureSQL

✅ Verified by Extern

SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games

Turn six messy CSVs into an analytics database and a Q4 dashboard that drives real business decisions. SQL + Claude.

Analytics Database DesignData AnalysisSQL FundamentalsData Storytelling

Overview

The externship worked from six raw data tables representing Breaking Games' e-commerce sources. The work connected to a provided SQLite file, explored the raw tables, and used SQL (with AI-assisted prompts) to answer business questions. Deliverables included a session document containing the queries and their results.

SQL & Database Architecture Externship with Breaking Games
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What I've accomplished

I connected to the supplied SQLite database, wrote and ran SQL queries (with AI-assisted prompts) across six raw tables, and produced a session document that recorded queries and results.

Project breakdown

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Huskies Invent 48-Hour Innovation Sprint (Sponsored by Coldspring)

Selected to lead a rapid-response engineering team to design, prototype, and validate an integrated software solution solving an active industrial challenge for Coldspring. Conducted system validation, error checking, and unit testing under strict deadlines to ensure software reliability and accuracy. Presented live demonstrations and technical documentation directly to Coldspring engineering leadership and executive panels.

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Free Geek Twin Cities

Perform hands-on hardware diagnostics, system repairs, component evaluations, and functional testing on incoming IT equipment. Troubleshoot system-level software and hardware errors to ensure equipment meets refurbished quality and operational standards. Document diagnostic procedures and hardware configurations to streamline repair workflows for team members.

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