Intro

Ethan Shim

As an undergraduate at Hunter College, I am dedicated towards learning everything I can about Computer Science. I am determined to make my mark in the field. Thoughout my computer science journey, I have learned that this field is equally rewarding to those who teach and to those who learn.

I believe genuine connection is extremely important, and I can confidently say that the social skills I have built throughout my lifetime will allow for a smooth adaptation to any work environment. I aspire to fulfill my passion for software development, and I hope to build strong, diverse programming skills along the way. I'm currently learning everything that I can, and I am open to any opportunities involving growth in these areas.

Experience

Ethan Shim

Headstarter AI

  • Developing 5 full-stack web applications integrating AI technologies while collaborating on a team of 4 members utilizing React, React Native, OpenAI, StripeAPI, Firebase, AWS, and other technologies.
  • Coached by engineers at industry giants such as Amazon, Bloomberg, and Capital One on Agile, CI/CD, Git and microservice patterns.

CodePath

  • Collaborated on a team of 4 using appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve, and later optimize, challenging coding problems.
  • Became proficient in advanced problem solving techniques, enhancing my ability to write clean and scalable code and strengthening my performance developing real world applications.

Teachers Assistant

  • Reinforced and broadened my proficiency in computer science by delivering clear and effective instruction of core concepts.
  • Developed a deeper understanding of important data structures, algorithms, and core concepts through hands-on teaching methods and thorough explanation of complex topics.

Projects

Ethan Shim

Rhythma - Map Hosting For Osu Content Creators

  • Collaborated with an influencer with over 800,000 followers across all platforms to build a full stack application for hosting and distributing beat maps (downloadable files for additional in-game content).
  • Addressed an ongoing issue in the influencer's community by aggregating and displaying beat maps seen on the influencer's social media as individual components containing a link to the map embedded in the map name, as well as the map creator and artist.
  • Implemented a complete search feature, an optimized backend, and a user friendly interface using React state, hook, and component functionality, resulting in instant re-rendering of all displayed maps based on a search field.
Ethan Shim

Spend Ruby - Complaint System

  • Developed a full-stack complaint system for a startup utilizing the PERN stack which enables users to submit complaints regarding specific aspects of the site.
  • Implemented an admin/employee dashboard with search filter functionality to offer easy and instant access to all filed complaints.
Ethan Shim

InstaRecipe - Headstarter AI Hackathon

  • Built an AI recipe generator utilizing the OpenAI API to receive user input and respond with a recipe according to the users ingredients.
  • Utilized JavaScript, React Native to develop the frontend, and express/axios to develop the backend and handle routes.