XAVIER PLOURDE

EDUCATION

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • August 2021-Present, Expected Graduation of May 2025
  • Studying Computer Science

  • SKILLS AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK

    CODING SKILLS

  • Python (9 years), HTML/JS (8 years), Java (4 years), C++ (4 years)

  • COURSEWORK

  • CS61A: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Fall 2021)
  • CS61B: Data Structures and Algorithms (Spring 2022)
  • CS70: Discrete Mathematics and Probability (Spring 2022)
  • EECS16A: Designing Information Devices and Systems I (Spring 2022)
  • CS61C: Great Ideas in Computer Architecture (Fall 2022)
  • CS170: Efficient Algorithms and Intractable Problems (Fall 2022)
  •         My personal favorite class I've taken so far. I've been on course staff for this class during Spring 2023, involving grading exams and holding office hours.
  • CS184: Introduction to Computer Graphics (Spring 2023)
  • EECS127: Optimizaion Models in Engineering (Spring 2023)
  • CS188: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Spring 2023)

  • EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS

    DATA SCIENCE INTERN Inficon, Summer 2023 (Ongoing)

  • Building a C++ application to analyze semiconductor manufacturing data.
  • Using machine learning algorithms to identify trends in the data.

  • REU RESEARCH INTERN Syracuse University, Summer 2022

  • Performed research with Prof. Garrett Katz in the EECS department, wrote a web app to gather data for AI/ML research on typing patterns of human coders.
  • Analyzed preliminary data and found interesting trends.

  • COMPUTER ART AND CODING INTERN Remote, Summer 2020

  • Used JavaScript for computer art project with artist and Google computer scientist.
  • Analyzed pixels of images to combine several images into one interesting art piece.
  • Later on, used Three.JS to make 3D models of scenes related to these images.

  • ULTIMATE SKI RACE 3D Personal Project, 2021-22

  • Game involving true-to-life 3D models of 207 real ski mountains from across the U.S.
  • Used real satellite and topographic data from Mapbox.
  • Used Three.JS to make fast and reliable 3D graphics.

  • CS61CPU UC Berkeley Computer Architecture Class Project, October-November 2022

  • Used Logisim to create a simulation of a functioning RISC-V CPU from the ground up.
  • Finished CPU could run any RISC-V commands, including add, load, store, branch, and jump.

  • GITLET UC Berkeley Data Structures and Algorithms Class Project, April 2022

  • Used Java to build a version control system mimicking Git, including many features such as adding files, committing changes, and merging branches.
  • Built the project from scratch, and maintained a large (1000 line) codebase.

  • MORE PROJECTS ON MY DEDICATED PROJECTS PAGE


    LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES, AND AWARDS

    COMPETITIVE PROGRAMMING Mind Sport Involving Solving Algorithmic Problems, May 2019-Present

  • Reached International Master on Codeforces in May 2022, top 1% of all users worldwide.
  • Participated in ICPC and won third place at ICPC Regionals two years in a row, involving competing on a team of three to efficiently solve as many algorithmic problems as possible within a short amount of time.
  • Qualified for and participated in ICPC Nationals in 2022 in Orlando, FL.
  • More info on my dedicated Competitive Programming page.

  • COMPETITIVE CODING AT BERKELEY College Competitive Programming Club, July 2022-Present

  • Founded the club in July 2022, assembled and managed an officer team of ten competitive programmers.
  • Organized many club activities, including tutorials, contests, and head-to-head tournaments.
  • Sent 6 teams to ICPC Regionals 2023, with all 6 placing in the top 15, and the top 4 placing in the top 6.

  • CAL CYCLING CLUB Appointed to Technical Captain Officer Position, May 2022-Present

  • Created a new website for the club, using HTML/JS.
  • Included many new, advanced features, such as a system for coordinating group rides using a Google Firebase database.

  • JDHS CODERAMS CLUB High School Computer Science Club, September 2017-May 2021

  • Elected Co-Vice President (2018-19), Co-President (2019-20), and President (2020-21).
  • Worked on a team of officers from 2018-2021.
  • Coordinated many club activities, such as tutorials and competitions, including online activities during COVID.