CV

Detailed page containing information about my academic and professional history.

Basics

Name Joshua Masters
Label Software Engineer
Email masters.josh2019@gmail.com
Phone (440) 318-5493
Url https://mastersj5.github.io/
Summary Software Engineer at Altamira Technologies Corporation, contributing to the development and maintenance of software solutions. Passionate about AI and web development, with experience in building full-stack applications and machine learning models.

Projects

  • 2024.01 - 2024.04
    Financial Exchange - Capstone II Project
    The goal of this project is to build a functioning financial exchange with client access. In order to do this, it must be fair, fast, deterministic, reliable, redundant, have a full audit trail, and be secure for clients.
    • Financial Exchange
    • React
    • Spring
    • Java
    • JavaScript
    • MongoDB
    • Docker
    • Jira
    • Git
    • GitHub
    • Draw.IO
    • Mermaid
    • PlantUML
    • Markdown
    • Node.js
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • Python
  • 2023.09 - 2023.12
    Messenger Application
    Developed a P2P messenger application from the ground up on a team of four.
    • NodeJS
    • Express
    • SocketIO
    • MongoDB
    • Heroku
    • Git
    • GitHub
    • AGILE/SCRUM
    • JIRA
  • 2022.01 - 2022.05
    Twitter API Experimentation
    Developed Python (PyCharm) programs to interact with the Twitter API, extracting and analyzing data to generate meaningful insights.
    • Python
    • PyCharm
    • Twitter API
    • Data Analysis
  • 2023.01 - 2023.05
    Detecting Fake News with Machine Learning
    Built a fake news classifier system using a TensorFlow neural network model and industry-standard Python libraries.
    • Machine Learning
    • TensorFlow
    • Python
    • Kaggle Dataset
    • Neural Network Model
    • Fake News Detection

Education

  • 2020.08 - 2024.05

    Dayton, OH

    B.S.
    University of Dayton
    Computer Science
    • Artificial Intelligence

Awards

  • 2024.05.05
    Graduated with Cum Laude Honors
    University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences
    'Cum Laude - if the academic degree program grade point average is greater than or equal to 3.50 but less than 3.70.'

Work

  • 2024.11 - Present
    Software Engineer
    Altamira Technologies Corporation
    Developing and maintaining software solutions at Altamira Technologies Corporation.
    • Software Development
    • Maintenance
    • Problem Solving
  • 2023.06 - 2024.08
    College Intern
    Ohio Department of Transportation
    Provided technical support for ODOT's Civil Rights & Labor Construction Contracting System, resolving user inquiries and utilizing SQL for efficient data retrieval.
    • Issue Resolution
    • Customer Service
    • SQL
    • Data Retrieval
  • 2023.06 - 2023.08
    Front Desk Team Member
    Planet Fitness
    Independently managed front desk operations during overnight shifts, providing excellent customer service, assisting with check-ins and memberships, and ensuring a clean environment.
    • Handled member interactions, facility maintenance, and administrative tasks.
    • Provided customer service, including check-ins, membership inquiries, and new member sign-ups.
  • 2021.05 - 2022.08
    Server
    The Country Club at Muirfield Village
    Efficiently served customers in a fast-paced environment, communicated effectively between customers, kitchen, and management, and adapted to various roles as needed.
    • Communicated customer requests and feedback to kitchen and managers.
    • Adapted to fast-paced service, efficiently handling orders and resolving issues.
    • Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • 2016.05 - 2020.08
    Student Technology Summer Intern
    Kenston Technology Department
    Ensured technology functionality and created an organized system to track technology assets across the Kenston school district. Excelled as a team leader, taking early responsibility and gaining trust of peers, to ensure seamless technology integration and address teacher needs.
    • Managed technology inventory and resolved hardware/software issues.
    • Led a team to document, update, and clean tech equipment, setup networking hardware, and handle teacher requests.

Volunteer

  • 2016.09 - 2020.02

    Cleveland, OH

    Outreach Volunteer
    HANDS HEARTS & HOMES OUTREACH SHARING CHRISTS LOVE
    Provided weekly meals and essential supplies to over 100 homeless and disadvantaged individuals in Downtown Cleveland.
    • Prepared and distributed 100+ lunches each week.
    • Purchased and provided necessities like clothing, toiletries, and backpacks.

Skills

Programming Languages
Python
Java
SQL
JavaScript
C++
HTML/CSS
LISP
Web Development
React
Express
Socket.IO
Node.js
Databases
MongoDB
Tools
Git
GitHub
Jira
Docker
Heroku
Mermaid
PlantUML
Markdown
Draw.IO
SSMS
PyCharm
Visual Studio Code
Eclipse
Other
Python Libraries
Kafka
AGILE/SCRUM
Spring
APIs
Jupyter Notebook
TensorFlow
GameMaker Studio 2
Planning to Learn
TypeScript
Angular
Flask
C#
GoDot
Additional Skills
Data Analysis
Hardware: PC Building, Troubleshooting
Teamwork & Communication
Customer Support: Tech Support

Languages

English
Fluent

Interests

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning (ML)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Deep Learning
Neuralink
Music
Choir
A Cappella
Guitar
Blues/Jazz/Funk
Piano

References

David Walker
Accountability Manager in ODI Department at Ohio Department of Transportation.
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwalker1/
John Molnar
Technology Director, in Technology Department at Kenston Technology Office.
Kenston Staff Directory
https://kenstonlocal.org/staff/john-molnar/
Nicholas Stiffler
Instructor and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Dayton.
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-stiffler-1b1b3b1b/