About Me
Hey, I'm Danny! I'm currently a Computer Engineering student at Florida Polytechnic University, and I'm also in the 4+1 program there for Electrical Engineering. At Florida Poly, I'm the VP of our Rotaract Chapter, and the VP of Professional Development for our SHPE chapter! I also play on our VALORANT team.
At work, I'm a Smart City Student Intern, where I am free to solve problems with general IT work, develop Software Engineering projects for the Municipality of Winter Haven, explore AI & DevSecOps tools, make games in Unreal Engine, and continue my learning within the world of computers.
On my own, I like to go to the gym, stream games on Twitch, watch shows with my friends, and work on personal projects. (Including this landing page and my Discord bot!)
I'm keeping my options open to all Computer Engineering, Software Engineering/Development, Embedded Engineering, Automotive, IT, and Quantum Computing opportunities. Looking forward to getting to know you & the team! :)
PS: Ask me about my Capstone Project and Discord bot!
Education
Florida Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science: Computer Engineering – Advanced Topics
Graduating May 2026 • GPA: 4.0/4.0
Florida Polytechnic University
Master of Science: Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering Focus
Graduating May 2027 • GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework
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Experience
Smart City Student Intern
City of Winter Haven Technology Services
July 2024 - Present
Winter Haven, FL
- •Automated cross-departmental workflows through Python scripts for CSV-to-Excel conversion with Pandas, OCR-based lab data extraction with PyTesseract, & photo processing for Jostle intranet with Photoshop Python API
- •Built an interactable Excel-esque web database utilizing Docker, Python, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, HTML, & CSS for 650+ employees
- •Developed an internal AI to answer FAQs, dispense forms, & analyze data using Python, Docker, PostgreSQL & HTML/CSS/JS
- •Created Main & Pause Menu, Loading Screen, & environment for Lake Elbert Digital Twin in Unreal Engine with ArcGIS
- •Increased city security & implemented Kisi code readers, controllers, IDs, and 2FA hardware tokens for 650+ employees
- •Used point cloud data to create Sketchup 3D models of city building floor plans for evacuation routes & projection mapping
Student Research Assistant (Automotive & Applied Math)
Florida Polytechnic University
July 2024 - May 2025
Lakeland, FL
- •Directed a research team to investigate fuel economy impact during passive & aggressive driving styles over 100 km
- •Interfaced with a Ford Maverick's OBD-II port using FORScan, tracking fuel efficiency, & engine & motor speed
- •Showcased research findings at Florida Polytechnic University's Research Day 2025 event
- •Asymptotically analyzed the best packing on self-similar fractals, furthering knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts
- •Utilized NumPy library to generate 1000+ polynomials under restrictions to search for trends between real & complex roots
Student Education Assistant (TA)
Florida Polytechnic University
July 2024 - December 2024
Lakeland, FL
- •Utilized Peer Learning Strategist techniques to tutor 20+ students taking Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry weekly
- •TA'd for 1 section of Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry as part of the Phoenix Rising program for Florida Polytechnic
- •Teacher's Assistant for 3 sections of Differential Equations for the Florida Polytechnic University Applied Math department
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Python Libraries
Hardware
Tools & Software
Certifications
PCAP - Certified Associate Python Programmer
OpenEDG Python Institute
Issued July 2025
CompTIA Tech+
CompTIA
Issued October 2024
PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
OpenEDG Python Institute
Issued September 2024
Cloud Practitioner Completion
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued June 2024
SOLIDWORKS
Dassault Systèmes
Issued November 2023
Leadership and Professional Development
Leadership Roles
Vice President
Rotaract International
Fellowship through service
August 2022 - Present
In Rotaract, I participated in numerous volunteer and community projects. I've volunteered at a Veteran's Day breakfast, helped regulate traffic and pass out water at a local 5k race, and regulated traffic at the Winter Haven Christmas Parade each year. I've participated in Buddy Ball, where we go and help special needs children play a game of baseball! I also help out in our Adopt-a-Road program where we clean up Research Way by Florida Polytechnic University every two months. I am grateful to also participate in a mentorship program between the Florida Polytechnic University Rotaract Club and the Auburndale Rotary Club. Here I was paired with Alex Cam, the Vice President of Operations for Cams Catering and Mayor of Auburndale.
Speakers
- •Alex Cam - Mayor of Auburndale
- •Robert Green - Prev. Mayor and City Manager of Auburndale
- •Hiep Nguyen - CIO/Smart City Officer for the City of Winter Haven
- •Greg Recker, COO of Chastain Skillman
- •Sam Sandusky, CEO of Big Sur Technology
- •Publix
- •Kimley-Horn
- •Bank of America
- •Rotary District 6890 District Governor 3x
- •Buddy Ball League Representatives
Vice President of Professional Development
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
May 2024 - Present
• Conducted LinkedIn, resume, mock interview, soft skills, & GitHub workshops. • Created portfolio with v0 and Vercel websites for 80+ club members. • Led professional development initiatives to prepare members for career fairs and job applications, including SHPE National Convention 2024/2025.
Duelist/IGL
Florida Polytechnic University VALORANT Varsity
Jett One-Trick
August 2024 - Present
For our VALORANT team, I play the weekly matches against other schools like University of South Carolina, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AVL, and University of Florida. I've been pretty consistent in being Match MVP, leading my team to victory with my strat calling and pivoting, as well as my positioning, movement, and reaction-time during the round.
Workshops Given
Master Sword Your LinkedIn
Legend of Zelda
A Legend of Zelda inspired LinkedIn workshop! I did it in a Zero-to-Hero style, so I walked through the account making process, what each part of the account should have and what it looks like. I also showed how to make posts, and how to meaningfully connect with peers, professors, and recruiters!
Projects
Enterprise RAG Chatbot
September 2025This was an internal AI assistant I made for the City of Winter Haven! It has over 650 city employee users across 11 departments. Built with GPT-4o, Python, Docker, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, employees can use natural language to gain access to guides, manuals, forms, and employee info!
- •Implemented document ingestion for multiple formats (.pdf, .docx, .ppt, .txt) using LangChain and ChromaDB
- •Designed custom REST API endpoints (/ask, /talk, /transcribe, /post, /get) to streamline FAQ resolution
- •Integrated OpenAI Whisper and ElevenLabs for speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities
Employee Dashboard
May 2025This was a dashboard I made for the CoWH! This is so every department was on the same page, and new employees knew exactly what sites to access and softwares to get on their first day.
- •Engineered the City of Winter Haven's internal Homepage system using Docker Compose, uvicorn, & YAML to centralize access to departmental tools and resources
- •Designed dynamic web interface to streamline onboarding, form distribution, & cross-departmental navigation
- •Hosted platform on city's internal network, improving operational efficiency & UX for 650+ municipal employees
32-bit RISC-V Processor
April 2025This was a 32-bit RISC-V processor designed & simulated in Logisim. It had core components like RAM, ROM, ALU, control logic, & both instruction and data memory to execute assembly instructions! We also did VGA output as a bonus.
- •Prototyped & verified the processor on an Intel DE10-Lite FPGA using Verilog & SystemVerilog with 100% accuracy
- •Expanded capabilities with 12 custom instructions & VGA output
- •Developed real-time memory visualization system showcasing instruction execution through Fibonacci sequence up to Fib(15)
Simulation in Logisim
Tesla Model A
November 2024This was an autonomous EV featuring a 3D-printed PLA chassis (from a Bambu X1C) and powered by DC motors, MOSFETs, & 9V batteries on a breadboard platform.
- •Implemented PWM control for all-wheel drive using AVR C on Arduino Uno R3
- •Real-time 180° object detection via 3 ultrasonic sensors & LED indicators
- •Vehicle stops within 0.5 seconds of detecting obstacles
4-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
November 2024This was a circuit capable of executing XOR, AND, OR, XNOR, NAND, NOR, magnitude comparison, and binary addition for two 4-bit inputs! Simulated in Multisim :)
- •Verified in Multisim with 100% accuracy before physical construction
- •Built on breadboard using 13 logic gate IC chips, four 8x1 multiplexers, and five LEDs
- •Achieved 100% functional accuracy across all operations
Dannybase (CRUD Web App)
July 2025This was a full-stack CRUD database for the City of Winter Haven! I had the goal to streamline our employee database across 11 departments with an Excel-like interface. (Note: All information displayed is public data as this was developed for the municipality of Winter Haven, Florida!!)
- •Featured manual input and bulk import/export capabilities for employee data
- •RESTful endpoints like /put enabled seamless record updates
- •Hosted internally via uvicorn and Docker Compose, empowering 650+ employees
Custom CI/CD Pipeline
June 2025Here I tried my hand at a crucial DevOps tool to emulate the way big companies do their CI/CD. I used GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Prometheus for our coding projects using VMWare for the dev/prod environments!
- •Designed multi-stage pipeline with security scanning, build, test, audit, and image creation
- •Dual deployment phases to test and production VMs
- •Post-deployment monitoring orchestrated via shell scripting on Ubuntu servers
Autonomous Vehicle Simulator
November 2024This was a Simulink simulation of an autonomous vehicle that replicates real-world driving dynamics. I modeled it off my professor's car, a Tesla Model Y.
- •Modeled longitudinal & lateral controllers (PID, Pure Pursuit, & Stanley)
- •Tested on reference path of Interstate 4
- •Successfully executed three lane changes and highway exit maneuvers
60 Second Stopwatch
April 2024This was a 60-second stopwatch circuit using sequential logic on a breadboard, designed to count from 0 to 59 and reset automatically. We had modulo 6 and 10 counters, a custom clock signal, and 7-segments for the output. Watch the demo and look at the simulations below! :D
- •Featured pause, resume, and reset functionality using D-flip flops
- •Generated clock signal using 555 timer configured as astable multivibrator
- •Seven-segment BCD displays for output
Multisim simulation of the complete stopwatch circuit
555 timer circuit configuration
The clock signal for the stopwatch. Generated as a square wave from the 555 timer/astable multivibrator.
My Interests
Mob Psycho 100
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Jujutsu Kaisen
Kaiju No. 8
Demon Slayer
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Vinland Saga
Attack on Titan
Cowboy Bebop
DanDaDan
One Punch Man
Steins;Gate
To Be Hero X
Fire Force
Resumes
View or download my resumes! They're tailored for different roles :)
Let's connect!
Contact Information
Email: dannyengineers@outlook.com
Location: Sebring, FL (Open to Relocate)
Status: Graduating May 2026 (BS) • May 2027 (MS)
Discord: imafanofcats
Instagram: fierylites