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Computer science student with experience in software, IT support, backend systems, and data-driven work.
I am a Computer Science student at Clemson University with experience across enterprise IT, backend APIs, data analysis, and software projects. This portfolio highlights the academic, technical, and professional work that I have built while developing a strong foundation in practical problem-solving and real-world systems.
Domain: jslade-movie-collection-manager.org
Featured Live Project
Play My Battleship Game
This live Battleship project is featured first so visitors can quickly reach a working application from the homepage. It demonstrates client-server architecture, backend game logic, API-driven state updates, and interactive frontend gameplay.
Battleship Web Game
JavaScript, Node.js, REST APIs, Frontend + Backend
Built with a strict client-server architecture where the backend stores all game truth and enforces legal moves. The frontend communicates with the server to place ships, fire moves, update board state, and guide the user through gameplay.
- Server-authoritative game state and rule enforcement
- REST-based communication between frontend and backend
- Dynamic board updates through frontend interaction
- Designed to provide a clear, working live demo from the portfolio homepage
Education
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Minor in Philosophy
Clemson, South Carolina
August 2022 - Expected May 2026
- Cumulative GPA: 3.53 / 4.00
- Dean’s List: 2022, 2023
- President’s List: 2024
Professional Experience
Experience
BorgWarner
Information Technologies CO-OP | Seneca, SC | August 2025 - December 2025
- Managed a Windows Enterprise environment using Active Directory, including user account provisioning, group policy configuration, and device management
- Deployed and maintained software across company devices using SCCM to support standardized and secure configurations
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network connectivity issues for end users in a corporate environment
- Assisted with system imaging, device onboarding, and workstation configuration
- Supported networked printers, shared drives, and access control permissions
Affinity Solutions
Campaign Operations Specialist | New York, NY | September 2024 - July 2025
- Executed large-scale digital marketing campaigns with accurate targeting and on-time content deployment
- Analyzed merchant transaction data to generate performance insights for sales and account management teams
- Segmented transaction datasets to improve audience targeting and campaign ROI
Affinity Solutions
Digital Marketing Intern | New York, NY | June 2024 - September 2024
- Conducted market and performance research to identify emerging consumer trends
- Assisted in optimizing card-linked offer campaigns through performance analysis
- Worked in Excel to analyze transaction data
College Math Tutor
Clemson, SC | August 2023 - January 2024
- Taught calculus to struggling students
- Helped students improve study habits and test-taking strategies
- Developed the ability to explain abstract concepts clearly
Gardiner’s Bay Country Club
Food Runner | Shelter Island, NY | May 2023 - August 2023
- Prepped food and organized orders
- Barbacked during events
- Gained experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Projects
Selected Work
Movie Collection Manager
Django, SQL, HTML/CSS, Responsive UI
A full-stack movie collection management application built to support CRUD functionality, search and sorting, pagination with saved preferences, per-record images, and a polished user interface.
- Implemented create, read, update, and delete operations backed by SQL persistence
- Added configurable pagination and preserved user page-size preferences
- Supported poster images with handling for missing or broken images
- Built search, filtering, sorting, and a stats view for better usability
Orders API
AWS Lambda, API Gateway, REST APIs
A cloud-based Orders API designed to manage restaurant orders through scalable serverless endpoints, with an emphasis on clean backend structure and practical deployment.
- Built REST endpoints for creating, retrieving, and updating order data
- Added PATCH routes for targeted order status changes
- Implemented GET routes for active restaurant orders and year-based order history
- Worked with deployed cloud infrastructure and API testing workflows
Housing Price Prediction Project
Python, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
A data science project focused on predicting housing prices through exploratory data analysis and machine learning modeling, with attention to both technical accuracy and clear communication of results.
- Performed exploratory data analysis to identify important patterns and outliers
- Prepared data for predictive modeling
- Compared model performance and evaluated results
- Documented findings in a formal final report
Computer Vision Coursework
Python, NumPy, Image Processing
Applied computer vision coursework involving feature detection, image gradients, and classical image-processing pipelines used to understand foundational vision methods.
- Worked with feature detection and corner detection concepts
- Implemented and analyzed image-processing pipelines in Python
- Explored algorithm behavior through testing and debugging
- Strengthened foundations in computer vision and image analysis
Technical Skills
Skills
Languages
Java, C++, C#, Python, SQL
Development Tools
Git, AWS, Postman, Active Directory, SCCM, Unity, Adobe Lightroom
Data & Analytics
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
Hardware
Custom PC Assembly, BIOS Configuration, Hardware Replacements
About
About Me
I am a computer science student interested in building software systems that are both functional and thoughtfully designed. My background includes enterprise IT support, backend API development, data analysis, and hands-on coursework in machine learning and computer vision.
Beyond technical work, I value clear communication, adaptability, and practical execution. My experience across IT, data, tutoring, and customer-facing roles has helped me build both technical ability and strong problem-solving habits in real working environments.
I have also been involved in volunteer work with The South Carolina Botanical Garden and the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of New York. Outside of academics and technical work, my interests include photography, film, piano, and strategy-based games such as Game Theory Optimal Texas Hold’em and Advantage Blackjack.
Contact
Get In Touch
Email: judehslade@gmail.com
Phone: (631) 944-0583