Braden Smelser

Braden Smelser

Computer Science Graduate & Former Division 1 Athlete

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About Me

I am a computer science graduate and former student-athlete with five years of programming experience in various disciplines. I am passionate about innovating and expanding my knowledge in software development, I have a keen interest in full stack engineering with emphasis on the back end, databases, and also machine learning. I thrive on tackling challenging projects that push my understanding to new heights.

My Skills

Programming Languages

Proficient in C/C++, Python, JavaScript

Development Tools

VS Code, Git, RESTful APIs, Cursor, Jupyter, Docker

Cloud & Databases

Firebase, Supabase, AWS, Active Directory, SQL, PostgreSQL

Athletics

5 year Division 1 Athlete - CSUB Wrestling

Frameworks & Libraries

React, Next.js, Flask, Node.js, Flask, PyTorch, Pandas, Seaborn

Certifications

AWS Cloud Foundations

Education

California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Graduation: May 2025

Featured Projects

Real-Estate App

August 2024 - May 2025

Lead a team of four to create a fully functional real-estate app with a built-in calculator for investments.

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 Next.js and Supabase
  • 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
  • Included comprehensive RLS policies to maintain database authenticity and integrity

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.