Hello, I'm Ayden!


Computer Science Student @ Appalachian State University

Data Scientist

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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.

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Education


appstate

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

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  • 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

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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 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.

Small Projects

Certifications


awsccp

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

Received June 19, 2026

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