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Tereik Faulknor

@tereikfaulknor

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Aspiring software engineer with a focus on innovative solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities that foster growth, innovation, and collaboration in a dynamic tech environment.

I'm an aspiring software engineer currently pursuing a BSC in Computer Science at Grambling State University, where I maintain a 3.94 GPA. My journey in tech has been enriched by hands-on experiences, including my role as a Software Engineer Mentee at Google, where I received personalized career guidance and honed my skills in agile development and version control.

My passion for creating impactful applications is evident in my projects, such as developing a productivity app that integrates Notion’s API and a restaurant rating app utilizing Flask and advanced algorithms. These experiences have not only sharpened my technical abilities but also reinforced my commitment to collaboration and effective communication within diverse teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer Mentee

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Google

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

As a Software Engineer Mentee at Google, I received personalized career advice and engaged in professional development workshops. I utilized version control and agile methodologies to maintain clean code and worked on projects that applied data structures and algorithms in real-world scenarios.

Git Agile Development Data Structures Algorithms AI Cloud Computing System Design Python Flask

Developer

Road to Internship

Developed a productivity app using Flask and Notion’s API, creating a user-friendly interface that improved resource access and team collaboration.

Flask React API Integration User Interface Design Team Collaboration Python JavaScript Problem Solving Git SQLAlchemy

Participant

Notion Hackathon

Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 (0 months)

Participated in a team to create a web app that enhances student productivity by integrating Notion’s API. I was responsible for security, handling requests, and managing the database using Flask.

Flask API Integration Database Management Security Team Collaboration Web Development Python JavaScript Problem Solving Communication

Game Developer

Asteroids

Recreated the classic arcade game 'Asteroids' using Pygame in Python, focusing on advanced graphics, animations, and object-oriented programming principles to enhance gameplay.

Pygame Python Game Development Object Oriented Programming Graphics Animation Problem Solving Team Collaboration Communication Software Development

Developer

Munchies

Created a restaurant rating app with a Flask backend, allowing users to share reviews and receive personalized recommendations using the K-NN algorithm, with a focus on security.

Flask Python JavaScript K NN Security Review Database Management Problem Solving Git REST APIs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Grambling State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2023 - 2027

Grade: 3.94 GPA

Activities and societies: Active member of the National Society of Black Engineers, Earl Lester Cole Honors College, African Student Association, and Association for Computing Machinery.

Pursuing a BSC in Computer Science with a focus on software engineering, data structures, and algorithms. Achieved a GPA of 3.94 while engaging in relevant coursework that prepares for a career in technology.