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Pearce Packman

Computer Science student at UMBC

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Hello, my name is Pearce. I am a dedicated computer science student at UMBC with a strong academic record and will be graduating in December 2026. Most of my experience has been in full-stack web development. I am passionate and excited to expand my knowledge and skills!

Skills

Full-Stack Web Development

- Experience in building full-stack applications
- Experience using Node.JS, Express.JS, React & React Native, HTML, CSS, and SQL
- Create RESTful API for web applications
- Implemented secure user login and authentication system
- Ensure clean and stable mobile functionality

Software Development and Programming

- Write and create programs in Python, C++, and JavaScript
- Backend development experience utilizing SQL to perform CRUD operations
- Utilized Git and Github for easy version control
- Developed software using industry standard tools like VSCode and Git

Soft-Skills and Teamwork

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills developed building my own projects
- Experience working collaboratively on team projects in education and the UMBC Racing Team
- Able to communicate and teach complex topics from tutoring experience

Projects

Projects Simplified

- Full-Stack CRUD application to manage projects
- Secure user authentication and login system
- Utilizes SQL Database to create, read, update, and delete information
- Deployed on Heroku for stable usage
- Built using Node.JS, Express.JS, and SQL

PCLI: Pearce's CLI

- Command-line Interface (CLI) tool for file management
- Simple directory navigation features
- Functionality to create, read, update, and delete directories and text files
- User-friendly help and error system for ease of use
- Built using Python, CMD and OS libraries

C++ Library Management System

- Library Management System that keeps track of books and customers
- Utilizes object-oriented (OOP) programming principles
- Simple commands to add, delete, and search customers, along with checking out books
- User-friendly CLI for efficient book and customer management

Pearce's Cologne Review

- Built using Node.JS and React
- Frontend application designed to showcase my cologne collection
- Designed full mobile functionality
- Designed intuitive UI with navigation across multiple pages
- Deployed on Netlify for stable usage

Achievemenets

Hackathon Winner - HackHounds 2025 Loyola University, MD

April 2025

- Awarded Best Computer Vision for developing a goal-tracking app using image recognition to monitor user progress
- Designed a clean, user-friendly UI in React Native to enhance app usability and engagement
- Learned React Native UI in 24 hours and collaborated with a team to meet tight deadlines


Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

August 2024 - Current

- Obtaining Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science
- Graduating in December of 2026
- GPA: 4.0 (Dean's List)
- Coursework: Principles of Programming Languages, Computer Organazation and Assembly Language
- Extra Curricular Activities: UMBC Racing Team Member


Carroll Community College

August 2022 - May 2024

- Obtained Associate's Degree in Arts and Sciences
- GPA: 3.83 (Magna Cum Laude)
- Coursework: Introduction to Python Programming, Introduction to C++ Programming
- Extra Curricular Activities: PTK Honor's Society Member

Thank you for reading! If you're interested to know more about me, you can send me an email at pearcepackman@gmail.com.