Braden Smelser

Braden Smelser

Computer Science Undergrad & Division 1 Athlete

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About Me

I am a resilient Computer Science undergraduate and student-athlete with four years of programming experience in C and C++. Passionate about learning and expanding my knowledge in software development, I have a keen interest in backend development, DevOps, and systems programming but enjoy all aspects of technology. 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

Systems

Active Directory, VMware

Athletics

5 year Division 1 Athlete - CSUB Wrestling

Databases

SQL, Firebase

Web Technologies

HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React.js

Education

California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Expected Graduation: May 2025

Overall GPA: 3.19

Featured Projects

Real-Estate App

August 2024 - Present

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

Social Media App

August 2023 - December 2023

Developed a functional web-based social media app with front-end, back-end, and database integration.

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

Information Systems Specialist - PD

Kern Medical | May 2024 - Present

  • 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.