Brandon Kong
Full-Stack Developer
Hey there! I'm Brandon, a software engineer who's proudly based in Chicago. I specialize in building applications that are not just robust and scalable, but also user-friendly enough to make your grandma's tech support calls a breeze. With a passion for innovative solutions, I'm always looking for new ways to make the world a little bit better through technology.
By day, I'm a research assistant at DePaul University, where I'm pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I've had the thrill of speaking at IEEE conferences, publishing research papers, and diving into research projects that keep me on my toes. Right now, I'm working on a neurobiology project that aims to use machine learning to analyze neuroanatomical patterns within gene expression data.
Skills
C#
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SQL
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Lua
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TypeScript
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JavaScript
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C/C++
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Java
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Python
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Experiences
Jan 2024 - Present
Machine-Learning Research Assistant
Motorola Solutions
Led research with domain experts, significantly boosting production efficiency. Developed Python software to optimize K-means clustering and data preprocessing. Analyzed genes in the Allen Mouse Brain Atlas, reducing data dimensionality.
Streamlined clustering processes, improving performance and efficiency. Contributed to an IEEE conference paper and presented findings at major research symposiums. Enhanced legacy code performance and developed a novel neurobiological dimensionality reduction method.
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Environmental Researcher
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Selected as one of 200 students nationwide to design an orbiter for exploring habitability on Saturn’s moon, Enceladus. Achieved full compliance with NASA's safety protocols, ensuring zero mission failures and mitigating all identified risks. Conducted research analyzing Enceladus's environmental conditions, increasing understanding of its habitability potential.
Education
Sep 2022 - Jun 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
DePaul University
- GPA: 3.97
- Activities and societies: Computer Science Society, Education and Counseling Center Mentor/Tutor, Mentor Collective Computer Science Transfer Mentor, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Web Developer for Award-Winning Cybersecurity team, Security Daemons, Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholars Program
