Mya Richardson
Recent Computer Science Graduate
Software Engineer
Data Science | Machine Learning | Cybersecurity
Mya Richardson is a skilled software engineer with experience in data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. A recent graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), she has developed expertise in a range of programming languages, including Python, Java, and SQL, while also mastering MATLAB for advanced machine learning applications.
Mya's professional experience spans across industries, including a Software Security Internship at Rockstar Games, where she worked on reverse engineering techniques and developed binary auto-analysis tools to enhance software security. She also served as a Developer Analyst Co-op at Rich Products Corporation, where she created interactive SQL-based dashboards to streamline data extraction and analysis.
Mya's technical expertise is backed by hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, data visualization, and full-stack development. Notably, she developed a gemstone classification tool using ResNet50, blending her technical acumen with a creative approach to solving real-world problems. Her passion for solving problems is further demonstrated in her data analysis projects, including exploratory data analysis and visualization for New York City's ridesharing data.
As she moves forward in her career, Mya is focused on leveraging her technical skills, leadership experience, and problem-solving mindset to contribute to innovative projects and teams. Whether through advancing software security measures or building machine learning models, she remains committed to driving impact in any challenge she takes on.
Who am i?
Mya's journey in computer science began with a love for coding at an early age, evolving into a wide-eyed passion for various fields within the discipline, including game design and cybersecurity. Her adaptability and drive to learn new technologies continuously push her forward in discovering her niche within the tech industry.
What I offer
In addition to her technical expertise, Mya has held leadership positions that reflect her commitment to fostering inclusive communities. She served as President of the Pi Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and held various leadership roles aimed at creating safe spaces for Black students and other people of color on campus. These roles allowed her to develop strong communication and team-building skills, which she applies in both personal and professional settings.
skillset
Leadership Strengths
Team Collaboration
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
Community Building
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
- Computer Science I & II
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Mechanics of Programming
- Concepts of Computer Systems
- Concepts of Parallel & Distributed Systems
- Programming Language Concepts
- Intro to Software Engineering
- Web & Mobile I
- Intro to Artificial Intelligence
- Intro to Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Principles of Data Management
- Database System Implementation
- Principles of Data Mining
- Discrete Math for Computing
- Linear Algebra I & II
- Multivariable Calculus
- Probability and Statistics I
ORGANIZATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT
Pi Beta Chapter President
April 2023 - May 2024
Member
Vice President
April 2021 - April 2022
Student Advisor
April 2022 - May 2024
Player
Director of Marketing
June 2022 - June 2023
Community Leader
June 2023 - May 2024
Tutor
Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
Cohort 7
- Developed and maintained client web portfolios using Next.js, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness across devices.
- Debugged and resolved software issues, improving the functionality and stability of web applications.
- Achieved a 66.67% reduction in development time by decreasing the duration from 3 weeks to 1 week through CI/CD, reengineering the process from the ground up.
- Developed interactive dashboards integrated with SQL databases, leading to faster insight generation.
- Developed SQL stored procedures to facilitate data extraction and manipulation from applications.
- Created framework around testing obfuscation techniques.
- Implemented binary auto-analysis tools.
- Authored scripts to circumvent anti-tamper mechanisms on disk and at run-time.
- Applied fundamentals of reverse engineering to attack internal applications.
- Developed a gemstone classification model using ResNet50 neural network architecture in MATLAB.
- Preprocessed images using advanced techniques like morphology and image manipulation to ensure optimal training and testing.
- Improved model accuracy by refining image preprocessing steps and testing different neural network configurations.
- Conducted detailed Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and data cleaning on a large NYC ridesharing dataset.
- Identified and handled missing data and outliers to generate accurate and insightful visualizations.
- Implemented data mining techniques such as k-Means clustering and decision trees to extract meaningful insights from the data.
- Designed and developed a Database Management System (DBMS) in Java, focusing on efficient storage and retrieval.
- Implemented a basic storage manager and DDL parser, integrating a DML parser to manage database queries.
- Incorporated B+ Trees for indexing to ensure scalable and efficient data retrieval.
- Created a mock-up e-store website for a small business using the Scrum/Agile process.
- Developed the back-end Java Spring and the front-end using Angular, ensuring smooth and responsive user experience.
- Designed a complete full-stack solution with integrated business logic for managing products, customers, and transactions.
- Created a single-player Hoppers board game using Java and JavaFX.
- Designed both PTUI (Plain Text User Interface) and GUI versions of the game, following the model-view-controller (MVC) design pattern.
