Samuel Alemu – Portfolio

Summary

Computer Science student at Georgia State University (GPA 3.89, expected Aug 2026) with experience in teaching, research, and full-stack development. Skilled in Java, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Flutter, and SQL, with projects spanning web, mobile, and AI transparency research where 90% of users reported improved perceptions. Proven ability to deliver measurable impact—boosting assignment completion by 25%, reducing resubmissions by 15%, and building applications that provide real user insights.

Education

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Expected August 2026)

GPA: 3.89 / 4.00

Relevant coursework: Software Engineering, Web Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Mobile App Development, System-Level Programming,and Computer Organization

Technical Skills

Languages

Java
Python
JavaScript
SQL
HTML/CSS
PHP

Frameworks & Libraries

React.js
Next.js
Flutter

Tools & Platforms

Unix/Linux
Git & GitHub
Docker (basic)
Bash
VS Code
Firebase
DBeaver

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSQL (familiar)
Firebase Realtime DB

Concepts & Methodologies

Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP)
MVC & RESTful APIs
Agile / Scrum
CRUD
SDLC

Soft Skills

Problem‑Solving Mindset
Ownership & Initiative
Collaboration & Feedback
Adaptability & Fast Execution
Attention to Detail & Quality

Experience

Teaching Assistant – Georgia State University

Aug 2022 – Jan 2023, Atlanta, GA

Assisted 40+ students in Java and OOP, improving assignment completion by 25%.
Guided backend design with inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces, cutting resubmissions by 15%.
Promoted Git best practices, enhancing collaboration across 5+ group projects.

Research Assistant – Georgia State University

Aug 2022 – Jan 2023, Atlanta, GA

Analyzed 250+ user responses with Python and Matplotlib to evaluate if AI systems behave consistently with their stated claims.
Prototyped and tested a design alternative; 90% of users reported they would perceive greater transparency if implemented
Validated study findings by aligning user feedback with transparency-focused design recommendations.

Projects

Interactive Image Ranking App

Built a browser-based app using the Elo algorithm to rank tech companies by student preference.
Designed a responsive UI with DOM manipulation and event-driven logic for seamless comparisons.
Tested with CS students; 95% discovered their actual top-choice company differed from their initial belief.

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Share Arts Platform

Developed a full-stack art-sharing platform with secure Google OAuth login and RESTful APIs.
Enabled users to post, tag, and comment on artwork; managed data via MySQL.
Collaborated in an Agile 3-person team; tested with 30+ users for feedback and refinement.

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Finance Manager App

Developed a mobile app to track income, expenses, and savings goals.
Integrated Firebase authentication and persistent storage for secure access.
Designed a modular UI for clear, real‑time financial insights.

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Employee Management System

Engineered backend CRUD operations on normalized MySQL schemas via JDBC.
Wrote JUnit tests to validate business logic and database reliability.
Used Git branching to support collaborative development and reviews.

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Healthy Life App (Ongoing)

Building activity, sleep, and hydration tracking with a gamified experience.
Adding reminders and data visualization to support daily habit formation.
Designing a modular architecture with planned backend API integration.

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