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Beom Kim

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

I am a senior Computer Science student with experience in machine learning, computer vision, and databases. As a Research Assistant, I developed a face detection and verification system using OpenCV, dlib, and Haar cascade. I also served as a Teaching Assistant for a Database Management Systems course, helping students understand SQL and relational design. My background combines practical development skills with strong academic foundations in data and AI.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Western Michigan University
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in teaching undergraduate students the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases, including schema design, queries, and transactions.
  • Held regular office hours to help students debug SQL queries and understand core database concepts.
  • Graded assignments and exams, providing detailed feedback to improve students’ understanding and performance.
  • Supported hands-on labs and guided students through practical exercises involving MySQL.

Research Assistant

Western Michigan University
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed a face detection system using OpenCV, leveraging both dlib and Haar Cascade libraries for robust detection across images and videos.
  • Designed and implemented a program to classify the authenticity of visual content (images/videos) using machine learning techniques.
  • Collected and preprocessed deepfake datasets, extracted facial features, and trained detection models to identify tampered media.
  • Evaluated model performance based on pixel-level face region comparisons and improved detection accuracy with various feature extraction methods (e.g., Eigenfaces, Fisherfaces, LBPH).

Squad Leader / Sergeant

Republic of Korea Army
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led and managed a squad of 8 soldiers, ensuring operational readiness and discipline.
  • Served in the Fire Direction Center (FDC), calculating and coordinating artillery fire missions to support field operations.
  • Operated fire control systems and conducted ballistic calculations to ensure accurate and timely artillery support.
  • Collaborated with forward observers and artillery units to process target data under time-sensitive and high-pressure conditions.
  • Gained experience in team coordination, communication protocols, and military-grade decision-making processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2025

Skills

  • Skilled in C, C, C#, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, R, Zig, and Dart

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Western Michigan University
08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Western Michigan University
02.2024 - Current

Squad Leader / Sergeant

Republic of Korea Army
07.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Michigan University

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