Nikkolas' Portfolio

About Me

Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, UI/UX Designer

Summary

Software engineer and UI/UX designer proficient in multiple languages with an emphasis on development of cybersecurity tools including web scrapers and custom SQL query design.

Major B.S. Computational Media '24
Concentrations Artificial Intelligence & Interaction Design
GPA: 3.87/ 4.0
City: Atlanta, GA

Interests: Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
UI/UX Design
Machine Learning
Email: nglover53@gatech.edu

Skills

Python/ Numpy

Java

C/C#

Javascript/ Node.js

React/ React Native

Cover Letter

Resume

Nikkolas Glover

nglover53@gatech.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science: Computational Media

Concentrations: Artificial Intelligence & Interaction Design

Georgia Institute of Technology

Projects

UI/UX Designer

January 2024 - May 2024

Independent Project: Fitness Tracking Application

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and prototype user-friendly interfaces for a fitness tracking app, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Utilized Figma and Sketch to create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes, ensuring consistency and a seamless user journey.
Implemented user-centered design principles to create intuitive, goal-oriented user flows for tracking fitness goals, workouts, and progress.

Lead Game Developer

January 2023 - May 2023

Frogger Game Development Team

Scrum master for project team developing Frogger game in Android Studios environment
Designed UI/UX to create unique Ninja Turtle themed frogger video game
Implemented an object-oriented approach to game design using Agile methodologies
Improved efficiency of source code using a variety of testing strategies including integration testing

Graphic Designer

August 2022 - December 2022

Transgender Awareness Week Digital Campaign

Created "The Scarchive" a digital campaign celebrating 2022 Transgender Awareness Week
Interviewed participants and collected submissions from transgender models representing variance in gender affirming surgery outcomes
Used a multimedia approach to design unique portraits of transgender volunteers
Engineered webpage hosting "The Scarchive" digital campaign

Researcher and Developer

January 2023 - present

AccessCORPS, Georgia Institute of Technology

Member of new and innovative team of student researchers using digial tools to make academic courses more accessible for students with disabilities
Designed logo for outreach and promotion of AccessCORPS
Completed certification in inclusive and accessible design
Developed AccessCORPS website using Wordpress, HTML, and CSS

Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Analyst

May 2023 - present

Georgia Tech Security Operations Center

Developed network monitoring tools such as web scrapers and custom queries by leveraging Python, Puppeteer, SQL, and and Javascript
Discovered several prominent threats to the Institute network through investigative analysis
Monitored incoming network threats using various tools including Cortex XDR, Elastic, and Moloch, XQL
Created reports detailing prominent network threats and proposed actions to mitigate cybersecurity exploits

Software Engineer & Engineering Manager

October 2023 - May 2024

Develop for Good

Leveraged React Native to implement iterative updates to the mobile application, focusing on enhancing user experience by refining user flow and navigation
Led and mentored a dynamic team of eight software engineers, optimizing workflow through strategic utilization of Figma, an Excel sprint board, and communication tools like Slack to enhance collaboration and efficiency
Collaborated with the third-party client, America Scores Bay Area, to meticulously gather insights into their requirements and future vision
Fostered a deep understanding of client needs, driving the development of an innovative mobile application aimed at empowering underserved youth in sports
Contributed to the continuous improvement of the application's functionality and responsiveness, supporting thousands of users across the United States using javascript functions, communicating with Firebase Analytics

Teaching Assistant, Data Structures and Algorithms

January 2023 - present

Georgia Tech College of Computing

Lectured weekly recitations for students seeking help with course content
Reviewed java files to contribute feedback on code deployed to students for weekly homework assignments
Assisted students with improving source code and implementing various data structures and efficient methods
Improved efficiency and readability of teaching assistant Java solution files

Head Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Computational Media

May 2022 - August 2022

Georgia Tech College of Computing

Lectured weekly recitations for students seeking help with course content
Reviewed java files to contribute feedback on code deployed to students for weekly homework assignments
Assisted students with improving source code and implementing various data structures and efficient methods
Improved efficiency and readability of teaching assistant Java solution files

Bookseller, Social Media Strategist

October 2019 – August 2021

Georgia Tech College of Computing

Increased social media engagement by 25% over the course of six months through stylized photography and intentional media statements
Member of the North Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association as a representative and inventory specialist for Black, queer-owned independent bookstore, specializing in graphic novels, speculative fiction, and anti-racist literature
Wrote media statements for events and promotions to increase book sales and publicity for independent scholars and authors
Interviewed authors via Crowdcast platform and organized virtual events to publicize new releases and emerging creators