Miguel Williams

Teaching Assistant

Aug. 2021 - Present

• Conducted weekly office hours, providing comprehensive support to over 100 students in understanding concepts related to databases, Java programming, assembler, and computer architecture.
• Facilitated effective communication with the professor to stay abreast of current and upcoming course material, ensuring proactive assistance tailored to the needs of the students.
• Demonstrated adept time management abilities, efficiently completing assigned tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality support to students throughout the course.

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Full Stack Software Engineer Intern

May 2020 -- Aug. 2020

• Collaborated within a team to develop RESTful APIs using React.js, JavaSpring, and MySQL, contributing to the creation of interactive web pages and ensuring smooth data interactions.
• Employed agile scrum methodology to streamline project workflow, fostering collaboration and enhancing project efficiency.
• Implemented cybersecurity protocols, including JSON web tokens, to safeguard sensitive data and protect against potential threats.
• Developed an API solution to efficiently monitor and manage over 100 team members participating in Discover Financial's Code Orange program.

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Physics Tutor

May 2016 - Aug. 2020

• Assisted students on questions related to physics ranging from general to advanced phyiscs
• Possess exemplary knowledge of physics to teach and answer students questions
• Effectively communicate with students who possess a range of skill levels and adequately accommodate to their needs

Ph.D. Student in Computer Science

Northern Illinois University

3.606 GPA

Aug. 2023 - Present

M.S. Student in Computer Science

Northern Illinois University

3.606 GPA
Grade Review Committee

Jan. 2021 - Present

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B.S. Computer Science

Northern Illinois University

cum laude - 3.677 GPA

Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2020

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B.S. Physics

Eastern Illinois University

Aug. 2012 - May 2018