Hi, my name is Noah—thanks for checking out my site! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Michigan with an interest in performant systems, games and game engines, machine learning, and visual effects. Outside of programming, I enjoy exploring math, playing bass, watching movies, and playing with my dog!
Projects
Current project! Inspired by Buckshot Roulette and other recent table-top games, this Godot game takes bingo to another level.
SpiroVR
A VR spirometry test suite that aims to make pulmonary medical tests more engaging. Utilizes a custom Arduino-based spirometer.
A2 Go!
An AR mobile game akin to Pokémon Go, blending real-world geography with virtual game play elements.
Unreal Exercise
A project exercising my abilities in Unreal Engine, specifically focusing on VR experiences.
CNN Image Classifier
Custom deep neural network that successfully differentiates photos of European landmarks with >85% accuracy.
Experience
University of Michigan: College of Engineering
Instructional Aide
Aug 2023 - May 2024
- Communicated complex technical concepts for a class with over 800 students by planning and leading engaging weekly discussion sessions, presenting recaps, working through examples, and addressing students' questions.
- Closely collaborated with course faculty to develop high-quality technical content, including exam problems, course notes, and assignments, ensuring a comprehensive and challenging learning experience.
- Provided exceptional support through weekly office hours, online forum monitoring, and one-on-one guidance, promoting an accessible and inclusive learning environment.
University of Michigan: Department of Internal Medicine
Data Engineer
Aug 2021 - Oct 2022
- Initiated and implemented a data routing program using Python, greatly increasing the efficiency of patient data processing for an ongoing clinical study with over 200 patients.
- Developed a RESTful API with Spring Boot for patient data access, leveraging OOP principles for model design and ensuring data persistence with MongoDB, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Designed a user-friendly GUI using React, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS, enabling researchers to intuitively access and analyze relevant patient data.
Coursework
Computer Organization
- Mini-CPU assembler, simulator, and assembly multiplier
- Pipelined datapath and memory cache simulators
- Assembly-level optimization
- ARM assembly
Machine Learning
- Applications in data mining, computer vision, speech recognition, and natural language processing
- SVMs, convolutional neural networks, clustering
- Information theory
Computer Security
- Cryptography theory: AES, Diffie-Hellman, RSA
- Web security: XSS, CSRF, SQLi, TLS, DNS attacks
- Host and app security: buffer overflow, viruses, spyware, botnets, digital forensics
Web Systems
- Flask/React-based Instagram clone
- Multi-process, multi-threaded MapReduce server using socket programming
- Distributed search engine akin to Google