Kelis Gates
Newnan
Summary
IT-focused Computer Science student (May 2026 graduate) with hands-on experience supporting system performance, troubleshooting software and signal-processing pipelines, and collaborating across technical teams. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users. Experienced in debugging distributed systems, automating workflows, and working in research-driven environments requiring reliability and system availability. Seeking IT Systems Engineer Internship – Summer 2026.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computing Teaching Assistant
University of West Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Troubleshoot and debug student Java applications, resolving logical and runtime errors to ensure system functionality.
- Provide technical guidance to students with varying levels of expertise, translating complex programming concepts into accessible explanations.
- Evaluate code quality, performance, and adherence to system requirements.
- Collaborate with faculty to improve lab efficiency and maintain instructional consistency.
- Support a high-volume academic environment requiring reliability and responsiveness.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
University of West Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and tested SDR transmitter/receiver pipelines using GNU Radio, MATLAB, Python, and USRP hardware.
- Diagnosed synchronization failures, signal degradation, and data transmission issues to improve system stability and performance.
- Implemented filtering and signal-processing enhancements to increase audio clarity and transmission reliability.
- Documented system configurations and experimental results to ensure reproducibility and operational consistency.
- Collaborated with faculty and peers on iterative improvements in a research-driven technical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University Of West Georgia
05.2026
Skills
- Languages: Java, Python, C#, C/C, SQL
- Systems & Tools: Git, MATLAB, GNU Radio, USRP SDR hardware, Visual Studio, Eclipse, PyCharm, Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Concepts: Systems troubleshooting, debugging, signal processing, workflow automation, version control, system testing, documentation
- Collaboration: Technical documentation, end-user support, cross-functional teamwork
Certification
ComptTIA - Network + (COMP001022809276)
Timeline
Computing Teaching Assistant
University of West Georgia
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
University of West Georgia
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University Of West Georgia