Holden Vail

[email protected] linkedin.com/in/holden-v github.com/HoldenV

Education

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Expected Graduation: December 2025

Proficiencies

  • Software Development
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Data Analysis (Postgres & SQL)
  • C# / .NET Development
  • Web Development (React, TypeScript, Redux)
  • ElectronJS
  • C, C++, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript

Experiences

Software Developer Intern, Shamrock Trading Corporation: Summer 2025
  • Developed an internal application for the technology support team
  • Extended C# services on the .NET platform
  • Built a frontend using React, Redux, and Material UI
Freelance IT & Software Consultant: Summer 2024
  • Integrated APIs to implement an engagement dashboard
  • Migrated bulk email campaigns to AWS Simple Email Service
  • Developed a candidate information help site
  • Automated website page creation via email using Python
  • Implemented features such as SSL, HTTPS, caching, and speculative loading
Best Buy Sales Advisor: October 2022 - Present
  • Assist customers in selecting appropriate computers for their needs
  • Achieve sales targets while maintaining positive team morale
Vinita Public Schools IT Intern: Summer 2023
  • Developed a custom secure password generator using Python
  • Wrote Windows shell scripts for automated device setup
  • Diagnosed and corrected network configuration problems using Wireshark
  • Deployed a fleet of new desktop computers to district teachers
K-State Research Extension Agent: Summer 2022
  • Developed and taught curriculum on digital logic and block programming
  • Collected, pruned, and presented data for stakeholders

Projects

Flavr - Food Recommendation App github.com/HoldenV/flavr
  • Developed a full-stack web application for personalized food recommendations
  • Implemented backend with Firebase, Firestore, and Python serverless functions
  • Developed the mobile app front end with Flutter and Material Design 3
  • Integrated third-party APIs for restaurant and food data
  • Implemented user authentication, an account system, and a friending system
  • Developed a custom recommendation model for foods using user-based collaborative filtering
SimWall - A Cellular Automaton Simulator github.com/HoldenV/simWall
  • Researched and implemented various cellular automata
  • Developed a desktop application using Electron
  • Designed UI/UX primarily with Bulma
Noteably - An AI Note-taking Tool devpost.com/software/noteably
  • Awarded Best Use of Google Cloud
  • Utilized Google Cloud Transcription Services API
  • Trained and integrated a custom AI model to organize transcripts into notes
Battleship Spin-Off github.com/JSpenJS17/EECS581_Project1
  • Contributed as an individual developer on a 5-person Agile Scrum team
  • Developed GUI with PyGame and manipulated data using Pandas

Notable Coursework

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Embedded Systems
  • Computer Architecture
  • Operating Systems
  • Communication Networks
  • Database Systems
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

Notable Achievements

  • Google Data Analytics Certification
  • SkillsUSA 2022 State Champion: IoT and Electronics Technology
  • SkillsUSA 2022 National Champion: IoT
  • Kansas Honors Scholar and Governor’s Scholar
  • Spanish Club Scholarship Recipient

The background animation is an implementation of Brian's Brain, a cellular automaton.
Last Updated: 10/21/2025