Hello, I'm Ayden!
Computer Science Student @ Appalachian State University
Data Science Enthusiast
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.
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
Assist with any requested work and complete small tasks to improve the environment
Projects
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 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
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
Contact
919-999-7113