Skills

Full-Stack Development

- Proficient in building responsive full-stack applications using React, React Native, Node.js, Express.js, JSON, SQL, HTML, and CSS
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating JWT-based authentication for secure login systems
- Developed mobile and desktop UIs with intuitive navigation and live data visualizations
- Deployed applications using Heroku and Netlify for stable, public access

Software Engineering and Programming

- Write and maintain software in Python, C++, and JavaScript using object-oriented and modular principles
- Backend development with SQL and SQLite for CRUD operations
- Built CLI tools and embedded C++ firmware for ESP32 IoT devices with JSON serialization
- Version control using Git & GitHub; worked in fast-paced team environments for Hackathon
- Proficient with VSCode, Arduino IDE, and CLI tools

Collaboration and Problem Solving

- Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through end-to-end personal projects and hackathon challenges
- Thrive in collaborative settings like hackathons and engineering projects (UMBC Racing Team), contributing under pressure and tight deadlines
- Comfortable communicating technical concepts through tutoring, group work, and documentation
- Bring a strong work ethic and maturity from full-time experience in the trades prior to pursuing computer science

Projects

Smart Home Sensor System

Full-stack project with embedded C++ firmware for an ESP32 that transmits real-time sensor data as JSON to a Node.js + Express backend with a REST API and SQLite database. Designed a React Native mobile app using Expo to visualize live and historical data, ensuring a user-friendly experience

SnapMotive

Winning Best Computer Vision at Loyola HackHounds 2025, SnapMotive is a goal tracking app developed in React Native that uses computer vision to track your progress. Collaborated in a team to deploy the app within 24 hours

Projects Simplified

Full-stack CRUD application for project and task management with a secure JWT-based login system. Built with JavaScript, Node.js, Express, SQL, and styled with HTML/CSS, the app is deployed on Heroku to ensure 24/7 accessibility

PCLI: Pearce's CLI

Python-based command-line interface (CLI) tool for intuitive file and directory management, supporting navigation, creation, editing, and deletion operations. Features a built-in help and error system for user-friendly interaction, utilizing Python's cmd and os libraries.

Library Management System

C++ library management system using object-oriented programming to manage books and customer records. Utilizes a command-line interface for efficiently adding, deleting, searching, and checking out books, making it easy to use

Pearce's Cologne Review

Responsive frontend application with React and Node.js to showcase a personal cologne collection, featuring smooth navigation across multiple pages. Created a clean, mobile-friendly UI and deployed the app on Netlify for stable public access

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: 3.79
- Coursework: Data Structures, 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