Jaden Ritchie

Mount Vernon, NY 10552 · (317) 585-8468 · jjr9707@nyu.edu

Hello, my name is Jaden Ritchie, I’m a rising junior studying computer science and minoring in game engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. I’m interested in a career in software engineering but wouldn’t mind branching out to different fields. I have been involved in clubs and organizations such as NSBE and ColorStack. Furthermore, I’ve been involved with a Vertically integrated Project at NYU called Augmented Library, which has allowed me to work on APIs through Django to support the development of an augmented reality app for students. Additionally, I have supported the team’s development of the IOS app, which has enabled me to enhance my front-end development skills further. I’ve done work as a research assistant with a research lab subteam focused on natural language processing, gaining experience with machine learning models, and contributing through roles such as text classification. Beyond the academic sphere, I love movies, TV shows, and gaming.

Experience

Machine Learning Research Assistant

Flexible AI-Enabled Mechatronic Systems Lab

Collaborating on a team to create a virtual project management system using machine learning algorithms and Natural Language Processing to enable faculty tracking and communication with 300+ students. Developing a text clustering model to categorize student comments into topics by utilizing pre-trained embeddings and implementing K-Means clustering techniques.

January 2024 - Present

Backend developer

NYU Augmented Library

Developing an augmented reality app with NYU's Augmented Library VIP team. Working on a book recommendation system that utilizes Machine Learning models. The overall app will include resources such as an augmented reality process for a library tour, study room reservations, e-textbook access, book recommendation, and many other resources.

January 2024 - Present

Accelerate Software Developer

IBM

Immersed in an intensive software track designed to enhance my technical skills and foundational knowledge essential for a successful career in tech. Over eight weeks, I engaged in interactive trainings that covered a wide array of software development topics, including data structures and algorithms, front-end and back-end development fundamentals, version control systems, application security, and the software development lifecycle. I delved into specific technologies and frameworks such as JavaScript, React, Node JS, and Cloud Native Development.

June 2024 - July 2024

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science

Minor: Game Development

September 2022 - May 2026

CodePath

Internship Connection Program
Technical Interview Prep
June 2024 - August 2024

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Agile Development & Scrum

Interests

Apart from being a web developer, I enjoy various hobbies. In terms of physical activities, I love playing basketball and American Football. I've even taken up learning volleyball as of recent

I love playing video games and have built a gaming pc to enjoy gaming to the fullest. I love listening to Hip-Hop, watching movies and tv shows and even rating and reviewing them.

Awards & Certifications

  • NYU Changemaker Fellow
  • IBM Accelerate - Software Development Certificate
  • Webacy Data Anaylsis Certificate
  • Brainstem Sales Strategy Certificate