Computer Scientist

Welcome to my personal website! I am a passionate computer science student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Here, you’ll find information about my education, skills, projects, and more. My interests lie in robotics, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems. Feel free to explore my work and connect with me!

Education

Computer Science, B.S. Expected May 2026
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering
Minneapolis, MN

Big Ten STEM and Irish History May 2023 – July 2023
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

• Physics II and Modern Ireland and European History studied over a 7-week study abroad summer term in Dublin, Ireland. Both courses emphasized group work, collaboration, participation, and hands-on learning.

Skills

Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, Java, OCaml, R, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Tools & Technologies: Git, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Docker, UML, Visual Studio
Soft Skills: Object-Oriented Programming, Public Speaking, Team Collaboration
Languages: Fluent in English; Conversational Proficiency in Spanish

Relevant Classwork

CSE 1012: Project-Based Inquiry

• Engaged in individual and group projects focusing on microcontrollers, sensors, data collection and analysis, and design processes.
• Developed skills in project design, prototyping, redesign, and documentation.
• Acquired hands-on experience through an open-ended project, enhancing teamwork and communication.
• Completed a semester-long group project involving a remote-controlled arm and glove with flex sensors.

CSCI 3081W: Program Design and Development

• Learned programming design principles and software development concepts through project-based work.
• Undertook a semester-long group project to develop a drone delivery simulation, applying key ideas in program design, development, data structures, debugging, file handling, I/O, testing, and coding standards.
• Gained practical experience with Docker, Git, GitHub, UML, requirements, development models, and design patterns.

CSCI 4511W: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

• Explored foundational AI topics including agents, search spaces and algorithms, constraint satisfaction, planning, knowledge representation, and introductory neural networks.
• Programmed AI search algorithms using Python, NumPy, and PyTorch.
• Completed an open-ended group project leveraging computer vision to translate the American Sign Language alphabet.

Work Experience

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota Department of College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, MN: January 2023 - Present

• Led weekly lab sessions for Java and Python-based classes, providing hands-on coding support.
• Evaluated and provided detailed feedback on weekly assignments for courses including Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures, and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.
• Host weekly office hours to guide code-related inquiries and reinforce programming concepts.

Associate Embedded Engineer at FDR Design, Buffalo, MN: August 2019 - February 2022

• Designed and programmed LED touchscreen interfaces for window gas sensors for data visualization.
• Assembled and integrated custom semiconductor chips for gas sensors.
• Contributed to the development of the company website and shopping page.

Projects

American Sign Language (ASL) Computer Vision Translator, CSCI 4511W: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, March 2024 - May 2024

• Applied MediaPipe’s Hand Landmark Detection and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) for real-time American Sign Language (ASL) recognition.
• Developed Python programming and Raspberry Pi hardware, as well as integration.
• Gained experience in group work, Python, NumPy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, Raspberry Pi, and linear algebra applications, including Singular Value Decomposition (SVD).
• Project GitHub link

Sample outputs from the project:

Drone Delivery Simulation, CSCI 3081W: Program Design and Development, January 2024 - May 2024

• Developed a semester-long drone simulation project, contributing to planning, design, programming, testing, debugging, and project presentation.
• Collaborated with a team using Agile and Scrum methodologies, enhancing teamwork skills and gaining experience with real-world software development cycles.
• Docker link for project code

Distance Robot Arm, CSE 1012: Project-Based Inquiry, February 2023 - April 2023

• Spearheaded programming and hardware in a group project that enabled remote robot arm control with a glove interface.
• Acquired practical skills in teamwork, project planning and execution, delivering presentations, public speaking, Arduino, C++, and working with various sensors and microcontrollers.
• Project GitHub link

Project video:

LED Launcher, CSE 1012: Project-Based Inquiry, April 2023

• Designed and developed individual Arduino-based project with LEDs, servo motors, and gyroscope accelerometer.
• Gained hands-on experience in project management, Arduino, C++, and integration of sensors and microcontrollers.
• Project GitHub link

Setup:

Room Lux, CSE 1012: Project-Based Inquiry, February 2023

• Designed and developed individual Arduino project using lux sensor.
• Gained experience in project management, data collection and analysis, sensors and microcontrollers, Arduino, and C++.
• Project GitHub link

Setup:

Results:

SMA stands for simple moving average

Activities Experience

Marching Band at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN: April 2023 - Present

• Participate as a dedicated member of the drumline.
• Attend daily practices and perform at football games.

Robotics Club Captain and Code Team Lead at Maple Lake High School, Maple Lake, MN: September 2020 - May 2022

• Oversaw practices, mentored the Code Team, and managed competition logistics.
• Worked on outreach with the community and fellow robotics teams.

Connect with Me

• Email: gretabrown01@gmail.com
• GitHub: gretab5802
• LinkedIn: Greta Brown