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Software Engineer

My name is Kennedy Keyes and I am a software engineer.

  • Undergrad: Software Engineering
  • Current Job: DoD Software Engineer

I love to seek positions where I can utilize my technical skills, creativity, and passion for problem-solving to contribute to my team's success. With determination, I am committed to promoting diversity, teamwork, and inclusion in the workplace, as I aspire to grow and become a future leader myself. My personal branding is centered around assistance, integrity, and a strong work ethic, while staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Research Projects

Coding Repositories

Teams Led

College Awards

Top Languages

HTML 100%
CSS 100%
JavaScript 50%
C++ 75%
C# 50%
C 50%
RobotC 100%
Java 100%
SQL 100%
Python 100%
Assembly 50%
Hack 75%
Swift 75%
SystemC 25%

A Few of My Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Big Data

Git/Github

CircleCI (CI/CD)

Virtual Studio/VS Code

Xcode

Linux

Android Studio

Unreal Engine

Heroku (Cloud)

macOS

Windows OS

Blender

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

MSU Autonomous Vehicle Simulator

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

BLOX CMS

Meta Business Suite

Scope AR WorkLink

Agile

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

UML

Arduino

ROS

Terminal

Unity

Resume

Check Out Some of My Hard Work

Summary

Kennedy Keyes

Innovative and deadline-driven Software Engineer with years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering user-centric software solutions from concept to production.

  • Currently at the DoD

Education

Bachelor of Science & Software Engineering

Aug 2022 - May 2024

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS

GPA: 3.78/4.00

  • Relevant Coursework: Computer Org, Cybersecurity Law, Data Structures & Analysis of Algorithms, Discrete Structures, Game Design, Intro to Algorithms, Intro to SW Eng, Methods & Tools in SW Dev, Project Mgmt, OS I, Secure SW Eng, SW Arch & Design, SW Project I & II, SW Test & QA, Sys Programming, VXR Dev, Web Dev I
  • Group Projects: Project 188: Liquid Gold, The Forest Frolic, Sawsome, The Great Dog War, SneakerHeadz, Mama's Boy, MSU Innovate Hackathon 2022 & 2023, HackMIT 2023, Technica UMD
  • Other Jobs: The Reflector’s Online Editor, Chevron Engineering Transfer Program Ambassador, Bagley College of Engineering Diversity Delegate, MSU Housing & Residential Life Information Assistant, Web Dev Freelancer

Associate of Arts & Elect/Comp/Soft Engineering

Aug 2020 - May 2022

Holmes Community College, Ridgeland, MS

GPA: 3.81/4.00

  • Relevant Coursework: Computer Programming I & II with Java
  • Other Jobs: Newk's Eatery Front of House Worker, Tuesday Morning Store Associate

Professional Experience

Software Engineer & Project Manager Intern

Aug 2023 - Present

Captured Sun, Austin, TX (Remote)

  • Collectively developing Parchment, a startup concept that merges filesystem, browser, & interactive HTML pages
  • Integrating a diverse skill set including C/C++, Swift/MacOS, C#/Windows, and Web/JavaScript/Browser expertise, catalyzing Parchment's widespread adoption across MacOS, Windows, and future mobile platforms
  • Enhancing its user experience by blending creativity and aesthetic into the application's design and functionality

Research Software Engineer

Jan 2023 - Present

Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Starkville, MS

  • (U.S. ERDC) Improving model & simulations of cold environments with MAVS (Mississippi State University Autonomous Vehicle Simulator) and using it to train and evaluate AI & Machine Learning algorithms
  • (Scope AR & U.S. ERDC) Tested and developed a written analysis report on WorkLink's AR accessibility
  • Built control modifications in Unreal Engine 5 to address one-handed limitations in Virtual Reality
  • Displayed research to U.S. ERDC, TK Martin Ctr., & ORED, wrote papers, & designed posters for MSU Symposium

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, & Machine Learning Researcher

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Amazon & University of California, Los Angeles – Interconnected & Integrated Bioelectronics Lab, Los Angeles, CA

  • Created ML object detection programs and predictive algorithms for drug effectiveness and biosensors
  • Presented sprints as GitHub Admin, partook group Scrum meetings, and wrote a 23-page research paper
  • Attended Amazon Day, received an ML & UCLA certificate, and exhibited at the UCLA Research Symposium

Services

My Services

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