Braden Smelser - Portfolio

About Me

Computer Science undergraduate and student-athlete with four years of programming experience in C and C++. I am passionate about learning and expanding my knowledge in software development, I have a keen interest in backend development, DevOps, and machine learning. I thrive on tackling challenging projects that push my understanding to new heights.

My Skills

Programming Languages

Proficient in C/C++, Python

Development Tools

VS Code, Git, RESTful APIs, Pandas

Systems

Active Directory, VMware

Athletics

5 year Division 1 Athlete - CSUB Wrestling

Databases

SQL, SQLite, Firebase

Web Technologies

Flask, React.js, Electron

Education

California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Graduation: May 2025

Overall GPA: 3.2

Featured Projects

Real-Estate App

August 2024 - May 2025

Currently leading my team to create a fully functional real-estate app with a built-in calculator.

Terminal Game

December 2023 - March 2024

Created a two-dimensional game with a UI running with Windows X11 graphics, including a game timer, score counter, and collision mechanics.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer - intern

Seedcore | May 2025 - July 2025

Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software solutions
Implemented responsive user interfaces and optimized application performance
Contributed to code reviews and maintained high code quality standards

Information Systems Specialist - PD

Kern Medical | May 2024 - May 2025

Managed and maintained IT infrastructure and performed cable management duties.
Executed data erasure protocols and installed/configured hardware and software.
Required to possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to address a wide range of technical challenges, from troubleshooting hardware issues to optimizing software performance.