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Catalina Kissinger

@catalinakissinger

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Aspiring computer scientist with a focus on machine learning.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow in machine learning and software development.

I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University. My academic journey has been marked by a strong focus on machine learning and algorithm design, culminating in my Bachelor's thesis, where I designed and implemented algorithms for style detection. This project not only honed my technical skills but also taught me the importance of data collection and model evaluation.

In addition to my thesis, I have worked on various projects that have further developed my programming abilities. I led the backend development for a real-time parking availability app, where I designed backend logic and created APIs. Collaborating with a frontend developer allowed me to understand the importance of seamless integration between different components of a project. My hands-on experience with neural networks has strengthened my understanding of machine learning fundamentals, which I am eager to apply in a professional setting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Bachelor's Thesis: StyleDetectNet

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Designed and implemented advanced algorithms for style detection, managing comprehensive data collection and preparation. Evaluated model performance rigorously and meticulously documented the entire development process.

Algorithm Design Data Collection Machine Learning Python

Neural Network Exploration and Learning

Self Employed

Gained extensive hands-on experience with various neural network concepts through practical application. Strengthened a fundamental understanding of core machine learning principles and their implementation.

Neural Networks Machine Learning Deep Learning Python Algorithm Design

Backend Developer

Self Employed

Led the backend development for a real-time parking availability application, designing robust backend logic and creating efficient APIs. Integrated real-time updates and collaborated effectively with a frontend developer for seamless system integration.

Java Backend Development API Development Real Time Systems System Integration Team Collaboration

Backend Contributor

Self Employed

Contributed significant backend logic to a web recreation of YouTube, utilizing HTML/CSS for the frontend. Ensured robust server-side logic and seamless integration with the frontend components.

Backend Development HTML CSS Server Side Logic Web Development PHP

Computational Number Theory Implementer

Self Employed

Implemented advanced primality tests including Solovay-Strassen and Lucas-Lehmer, demonstrating strong theoretical and practical understanding. Developed Reed-Solomon encoding/decoding algorithms for single-error correction.

Error Correction Codes Primality Testing C++

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Activities and societies: StyleDetectNet (Bachelor’s Thesis), Neural Network Exploration and Learning, Parking Spot Finder (Java Project), TW_ViR (Team Web Project), Computational Number Theory

Designed and implemented algorithms for style detection. Managed data collection and preparation. Evaluated model performance and documented the process.