Cody Visnick
Portland,OR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Research Assistant - Computer Science
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of Python course materials, which included building out demos future class exercises. Also assisted in the backend development of a web-based etymology research tool for the Sarah Lawrence College psychology department.
Retail Worker
Too Many Records
Portland, OR
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with general daily operations of the store, including analyzing and cataloging vinyl, providing customer service and helping with concert setup.
Sci Math Peer Tutor - Computer Science
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Offered support to introductory computer science students with their programing questions related to coursework. Also supervised class labs that focused on Python worksheets.
Dishwasher/Cook
Verdigris
Portland, Oregon
08.2021 - 05.2022
Worked in a small kitchen environment sharing multiple tasks with chef and servers. Tasks include: dishwashing, food preparation, basic service, end of night cleanup and other tasks as needed.
Education
Liberal Arts Degree -
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New YorkSemester Abroad - Studying Computer Science
Virje Universiteit
Amsterdam, NetherlandsHigh School Degree -
U.S Grant High School
Portland, OregonSkills
- Excel in college coursework focused on computer science and psychology
- Deep programming expertise in Python and Java using VSCode as the primary IDE
- Teaching experience as a TA of computer science
- General technological competence: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Experience writing and researching complex societal issues for college coursework, including disability accommodation and American sexual education approaches
- Fluent in Spanish
- Approach challenges with a constructive and positive approach
Timeline
Retail Worker
Too Many Records
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sci Math Peer Tutor - Computer Science
Sarah Lawrence College
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Research Assistant - Computer Science
Sarah Lawrence College
05.2024 - Current
Dishwasher/Cook
Verdigris
08.2021 - 05.2022
Liberal Arts Degree -
Sarah Lawrence College
Semester Abroad - Studying Computer Science
Virje Universiteit
High School Degree -
U.S Grant High School
SELECT COURSEWORK
- Principles Of Programming - Languages Final Grade A: This course focused on the development and understanding of recursively programmed interpreters. It explored the process through which programming languages come together from a back end perspective.
- Data Structures And Algorithms Final Grade A: This course focused a variety of data structures and algorithms that are important for the design of sophisticated computer programs, along with techniques for managing program complexity.
- New Genres, Art From Artificial Intelligence Final Grade A: This course was a live demo, practice-based introduction to the uses of artificial intelligence as an artistic medium.
- Storytelling Through The Lens, Filmmaking Basics Final Grade A+: This course focused on filmmaking fundamentals that every director needs to learn for a career in film/television which included basic filmmaking terms, crew positions, camera operation, shot angles and composition, camera movement, basic lighting, sound recording, and editing. The course also broke down a screenplay into its essential elements for low-budget shooting.
- Intersectionality Research Seminar Final Grade A: This course was a hands-on introduction to conducting qualitative and quantitative psychological research on the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.
- Urban Health In A Multicultural Context Final Grade A: This course focused on the physical, social, and psychological health of humans living within urban spaces. It involved a developing nuanced analysis of the human interaction with the built environment.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Engage as a volunteer to address food insecurity. This includes helping out at the Oregon Food Bank periodically and at Meals On Wheels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Skilled multi-instrumentalist with a focus on guitar.
- Singer and songwriter.
- Experienced in music production and developing a social media presence for self-promotion.