Bazen Mekonen

As a recent Information Systems graduate from UMBC, I have had coursework that has given me a solid foundation in programming, database design/development, cybersecurity principles, network design, and systems development. I am currently a Programming Instructor which is showing me how to teach computer science topics to beginners. I am also a avid learner outside of the classroom working on learning more on technical subjects.

Recipe Management app, This is a full stack web application using React, JavaScript, and Tailwind., This has a user authentication system with account creation and account log in., Integrated Spoonacular API for recipe search., Utilized React practices including Hooks, Context API, and component based architecture., Designed a mock database for storing users and saved recipes., Containerized the application using Kubernetes for improved scalability and deployment management. 

Miami Housing Regression Analysis, Developed a machine learning model using Python, Pandas, Seaborn, NumPy, and Scikit-learn frameworks., Implemented and compared multiple predictive models including linear regression, decision trees, and random forest., Engineered features based on geographical data including beach proximity and highway accessibility., Performed comprehensive data cleaning and preprocessing to handle missing values and outliers., Created visualizations to communicate findings and model performance metrics.

• Weightlifting
• Writing
• Reading
• Learning Languages