Gustavo Chavez

B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certificate in Statistics and Data Science

August 2023 - Present

Relevant Coursework

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Discrete Mathematics
• Introduction to Data Analysis

New York State Advanced Regents Honors High School Diploma

September 2019 - June 2023

Relevant Coursework

• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism

Yale Interactive Machines Group Lab

May 2024 - Present

Research Assistant

• Collected data to evaluate robot navigation performance using tmux, developed and vectorized metrics in Python and PyTorch
• Visualized teleoperation data from Ros bags by using ROS Rviz; developed and updated feedback surveys using Vue.js and HTML.
• Presented research findings to the PI and PhD students, resulting in a part-time job offer for the fall, and utilized Git and Unix commands for efficient data management.

Codepath Fellow

May 2024 - August 2024

Software Engineering Fellow

• Solved 100+ leetcode style questions utilizing Python
• Learned about different DSA concepts such as space and time complexity, recursion, OOP, linked lists, stacks & queues, and trees.
• Attended lesson where I solved problems in small teams of 3-4 people on different computer science concepts such as object oriented programming, tree traversal, and linked lists.

SEO Scholars

February 2018 - Present

SEO Scholar

• Selected out of more than 1,000 students to participate in a competitive and rigorous eight-year academic program for first-generation students from NYC public schools.
• Completed 720+ hours of college-preparatory courses in reading, writing, math, and SAT preparation.
• Attend 10+ college success workshops, networking events, and career readiness seminars to drive college persistence and post-graduate success.
• Receive one-on-one academic, personal and career support throughout college.

MIT MITES Semester (Formerly known as MOSTEC)

June 2022 - December 2022

MITES Scholar

• Selected from a competitive global pool of 2,300+ students to participate in a virtual STEM program by MIT's Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP).
• Conducted research on tape adhesive properties, relevant to materials and technology and enrolled in MIT-led material science and science writing courses.
• Engaged in discussions with an MIT PhD-holding material scientist on robotics and material science.
• Presented work to teachers, counselors, and company representatives like Boeing, M3, Google, and Microsoft

America on Tech 360 Program

March 2020 - May 2020

Student Programmer

• Participated in a virtual bootcamp for 4 hours weekly on four independent projects including web design and web development which enhanced skills in HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Designed a final team-built website for mock clients and delivered a final presentation.

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