Hello, I'm Ayden!
Computer Science Student @ Appalachian State University
Data Scientist
About Me
Data science-focused computer science student at Appalachian State University with a minor in statistics and a certificate in sports analytics. I'm passionate about applying statistical modeling and machine learning to real-world data, particularly in sports. I've built statistical ranking models, worked with APIs and web scraping for data collection, and created dynamic visualizations in R and Python. I'm looking for data science or related internships where I can contribute to impactful projects and continue growing as an analyst.
Education
Appalachian State University
August 2023 - Expected May 2027
GPA: 3.88/4.0
B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Statistics, Certificate in Sports Analytics
Experience
Appalachian State Campus Store
Tech Sales Associate
August 2023 - Present
Work in the tech area of the campus store and answer any questions about the technology we sell
Utilize the NetSuite software to track inventory and predict revenue, determining which items to order
Handle department orders and P-Card transactions to assist faculty with orders
Coldwell Banker HPW
Intern
November 2022 - April 2023
Utilized Google Sheets to track customer data and confirm correctness
Managed a Facebook group for people relocating to the area, handling posting events and answering questions
Projects
2026 NFL ARM Rankings
September 2026
Developed an R model to rank NFL teams on a 0–10 scale using a 5-factor weighted formula built on play-by-play data
Built a Quarto dashboard with R visualizations of team ratings, designed to update rankings dynamically with new data
2026 NFL Draft Rankings
April 2026
Built an R-based player ranking system to evaluate 2026 NFL Draft prospects using weighted statistical models
Integrated data from PFF API, CSV datasets, and play-by-play data to develop position-specific formulas to rank prospects
YESS Y86 Simulator
September 2025 - December 2025
Built a Y86 processor simulator in C, implementing a 5-stage pipelined architecture as a final project for a systems course
Modeled core pipeline stages (fetch, decode, execute, memory, write-back) to simulate instruction execution
Collaborated through pair programming to design, debug, and optimize simulator functionality
Smaller Projects
Small, visual-first analytics projects using R.
Certifications