Cayden Keene
Computer Science student at the University of Florida with hands-on experience in software development through internships at Bank of America and BlueSparq.
Education
My academic journey and foundational knowledge in computer science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Expected Graduation: December 2026
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures, Discrete Structures, Computer Organization, Algorithms, Intro to Software Engineering,
Databases, Operating Systems
Focus Areas
Experience
Professional internships and real-world software development experience
Worked in the Risk department on applications dealing with data for calculating and issuing margin calls for large clients, contributing to critical financial systems and gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-level software development.
Key Achievements
- Developed the UI for a new line of business ($50M project) within an application that displayed the status of data needed to calculate margin calls, using Bank of America's internal Python UI library
- Migrated the data feed of an application (React, MUI, Openfin) from REST to pub/sub (AMPS) to display live updating data in various UI components (tables/charts), serving to track and display client stock trade data
- Solo developed a template application to demonstrate best practices for a React application that interacts with the AMPS pub/sub service, integrated live updating data in UI elements, project was shared with 20+ developers
- Gave an hour long final presentation to a group of 30+ developers and executives, detailing completed work and insights gained from cross team collaboration, product management/ownership and requirement gathering
Technologies Used
Achieved first place in the Qt;Athon 2024 Global Competition, competing against teams from 23 countries worldwide. Awarded the opportunity to present the project at the Qt World Summit in Munich, Germany in May 2025.
Key Achievements
- Top winner from 100 competing teams across 23 countries; awarded presentation of project at the Qt World Summit in Munich, Germany in May 2025
- Developed Human-Machine Interface for a simulated bottling factory using Qt Quick (C++/QML)
- Designed and implemented responsive data visualization components to display real-time sensor information
- Built an error notification system to alert operators when sensor values fall outside acceptable ranges
Technologies Used
Led a competitive robotics team as Team Captain and Lead Mechanical Designer through multiple competition seasons, culminating in a World Championship victory. Managed cross-functional teams and developed expertise in advanced manufacturing processes.
Key Achievements
- In 2022, as Team Captain, led the team through an intense 8 month competition season to secure a World Championship win and Innovation Award in Houston, TX. Approximately 7,300 teams compete each year worldwide.
- Fostered a collaborative team culture by mentoring new members, coordinating cross-functional groups between mechanical and programming teams, and maintaining team cohesion during high-pressure competition phases and technical challenges.
- Mastered complex CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360) and manufacturing processes (3D printing, CNC, Laser cutting), showing strong dedication to continuous learning and advanced construction methodologies.
Technologies Used
Designed and prototyped innovative lighting solutions for outdoor fixtures, working through the complete product development cycle from CAD design to manufacturing and installation for residential applications.
Key Achievements
- Designed and prototyped light diffuser lens for outdoor lighting fixtures using CAD and 3D printing techniques. Final design was provided to a manufacturer in China where they produced an extrusion-based mold from the final 2D profile.
- Two thousand units were manufactured for the Lanai Bright Company and successfully installed in SW Florida homes.
Technologies Used
Gained hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing processes at a hardware and software development company, working on innovative automation projects and learning about the fabrication of electronic products for various clients.
Key Achievements
- Designed/built an automated soldering robot to solder through hole components on printed circuit boards, robot was constructed from a cartesian 3D printer retrofitted with a soldering iron and solder dispenser, programmed with gcode
- Worked on fabrication of various products such as power supplies for clients of Blue Sarq, learned about the manufacturing process that goes on behind a small hardware and software development company
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