Hello, I'm Ayden!


Computer Science Student @ Appalachian State University

Data Science Enthusiast

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About Me


I am currently a junior at Appalachian State University, pursuing a major in computer science, a minor in statistics, and a certificate in sports analytics. I am proficient in a variety of programming languages and tools, including Java, R, Python, C, Git, and more. I am seeking learning opportunities and aim to enhance my skills in the fields that interest me.

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Education


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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

  • Assist with any requested work and complete small tasks to improve the environment

Projects


2026 NFL Draft Rankings

April 2026

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  • 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 interpret player data

  • Developed position-specific evaluation formulas to rank prospects across multiple position groups

  • Combined positional rankings into a final overall big board and utilized Quarto for reproducible analysis


Dynamic NFL ARM Rankings

September 2025

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  • Developed a dynamic R model to rank NFL teams on a 0–10 scale using a 5-factor weighted formula

  • Collected and processed play-by-play data to generate advanced team performance metrics

  • Implemented web scraping with rvest to acquire additional team statistics from external sources

  • Designed data visualizations to display team ratings and trends using R plotting tools

  • Built a system capable of updating rankings dynamically as new data becomes available


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

  • Used Git and GitHub for version control, code management, and team collaboration


Smaller Projects

Small Projects

Contact

919-999-7113