Jaden Walker
Hartford,CT
Summary
Motivated graduate student and researcher with a history of publishing research. With over a year of experience, has been able to achieve two publications. Research interests in human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Passionate about research and possesses an ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
TECDP Software Engineer
The Cigna Group
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented code validation for contract modeling application resulting in more efficient validation for ~100 API endpoints.
- Designed and created the UI, Frontend, and Backend for proof of concept project that provides The Cigna Group's thousands of employees with a platform to track career development and career progress.
- Lead proof of concept team project as product owner and handled team communications with tech leads and product managers.
Cashier Department Head
Stop & Shop
11.2020 - Current
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Served needs of 100+ customers per day as head of skilled front end team.
Software Engineer Intern
Infosys Technologies
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with developers to create E-commerce website that will be used as proof of concept to future clients.
- Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design.
- Wrote clear, clean code for various projects using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and JUnit.
- Worked with design teams and Senior Software Engineers to build customized software products for consumers.
- Analyzed source code to identify functionality issues.
- Participated in agile development methodologies, attending daily stand-up meetings, and actively engaging in sprint planning sessions.
Software Engineer
Jobs For Humanity
01.2023 - 05.2023
- With use of collaborative filtering, NLP, and Python, improved system to extract skills from job candidates to match thousands of candidates to employers.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
Universal Banker
Liberty Bank
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Opened checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit accounts and ordered checks, debit cards and furnished online banking details to facilitate new transactions.
- Cashed checks, accepted deposits and withdrawals within assigned limits and calculated daily transactions using computers, calculators or adding machines.
- Identified customer financial needs through in-person efforts, cold calls, referrals and marketing while providing strong product knowledge and quality service.
- Adhered to established security procedures and reported potential fraud or safety violations to management for immediate recourse.
- Exceeded sales goals for year by 20%
Teacher's Assistant
Capital Community College Computer Science
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for answering questions and assisting group of 30 students with questions on topics that include App inventor, HTML, and CSS
- Providing teaching assistance to professor and improving students' understanding of web development and app creation
- Assisted students in final project utilizing knowledge accumulated from class to create mobile app with App Inventor application.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Central Connecticut State University
12.2023
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Capital Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Proven Ability to Conduct Guided Research
- Teamwork
- Qualitative Research
- Experimental design
- Research Planning
- Study Design
Research Interests
- Human-computer Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
Research Publications
- Jaden W. , Yusuf A. (2024) "Investigating Effectiveness of Informing Users about Breach Status of Their Email Addresses During Website Registration", International Journal of Human- Computer Interaction (Accepted, Pending Revision)
- Jaden W., Neli Z. (2024) "Transformers In Natural Language Processing", University Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) Conference. https://www.ccsu.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04 /URCAD24Program.pdf (Accepted)
- Jaden W., Mahdieh Z. (2024) "Correlation Between Criminal Activities on Dark Web Pages Using Topic Modeling" (Actively Researching)
Timeline
TECDP Software Engineer
The Cigna Group
05.2024 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
Infosys Technologies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Software Engineer
Jobs For Humanity
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier Department Head
Stop & Shop
11.2020 - Current
Universal Banker
Liberty Bank
01.2020 - 11.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Capital Community College Computer Science
07.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Capital Community College
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