Aryaunna Armstrong
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
03.2024 - Current
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Data Structures
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced algorithm efficiency by designing and implementing advanced data structures in C++.
- Optimized application performance with efficient algorithms and data structures.
- Simplified complex data structures for more efficient processing, reducing server load significantly.
Programming Design
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted rigorous testing of software applications before deployment, ensuring minimal errors upon release.
- Developed custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks, increasing productivity across the team in Java.
NCAT Hackathon
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Had to quickly learn and adapt to different environments.
- Ranked MVP team in the 2023 Thermo Fisher hackathon
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Connected a refrigerator to a control using different programming techniques.
Introduction to Computer Programming
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated group projects that emphasized teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application of Python concepts, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Provided constructive feedback during code reviews while emphasizing proper coding style and following established guidelines for maintainable codebases.
Cybersecurity Coding Challenge
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Around 250 cyber security challenges varying in difficulty
- Developed custom challenge scenarios to address specific client objectives, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Business Applications Course
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed and critiqued reports letters, project plans, presentations
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Skills
- Proficiency in Python Programming
- Proficiency in Java
- Proficiency in C
- Object Oriented Programming
- Time Management
- Understanding of HTML
- Microsoft Office certified
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Research and analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Projects
Professional Portfolio 03/15/24-03/21/24, Programming in HTML, Javascript, and CSS while exploring design elements Developed a website with all of these skills including design. Asteroids Game, 09/2023-12/2023, Programmed and debugged in Java Worked with JavaFx Random Restaurant Generator, 05/2023-05/2023, Created in Python Accepted an unlimited number of restaurants and chose one
Student Involvement
- The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 09/2024- Present, Mentor the youth in the community. Volunteer Organized events Worked with a team of other engineers.
- Association of Computing Machinery, 09/2024-Present, Networked with other researchers and professionals to inspire dialog. Worked as a team to address challenges in the field. Researched the possibilities of computers and other technology.
- Society of Women Engineers, 09/2024- Present, Volunteered with the school Organized events ,Worked with a team of other engineers. Created dialog for women to succeed and advance in engineering.
Timeline
Research Assistant
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
03.2024 - Current
Data Structures
01.2024 - Current
NCAT Hackathon
10.2023 - 10.2023
Programming Design
08.2023 - 12.2024
Introduction to Computer Programming
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cybersecurity Coding Challenge
11.2022 - 04.2023
Business Applications Course
08.2022 - 12.2022