Jacob Biles
Education
2019-2023
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Innovation Computer Science
Discipline: Major in Computer Science
Cross Core: Cross Discipline in Globalization
Skills
Technical Skills
Software Design · Troubleshooting · System Architecture Agile Development · Mathematics · Git / GitHub · Relational Databasing · Software Testing · Authentication
Software Languages
Java · C++ · Python · SQL · Unix · CSS · HTML · X86 Assembly · JavaScript
Soft Skills
Innovation · Optimization · Documentation · Communication · Adaptability · Analytics · Collaboration · Teamwork · Flexible Design · Planning · Problem-Solving · Organization · Responsibility · Learning
Organizations
Clubs
ACM Chapter Member Since 2023
National Honors Society Since 2023
Academic Experience – Computer Science
CS 1150 Principles of Computer Science
Using the JAVA language, created various projects that introduced concepts such as arrays, functions, and other key concepts when creating software.
CS 1450 Data Structures and Algorithms
Introductory course on various computer language data structures. Introduced linked lists, maps, binary trees, and how to use them. Alongside how to implement custom versions of these structures.
CS 2060 Programming With C
Focus on using the C programming language and how to implement various concepts into this language. Included a semester project that had a custom POS system made using GitHub for version control.
CS 2080 Programming With UNIX
Course that introduced various concepts of working within the UNIX language. Also taught how to use various development tools such as Linux command line, server management, and other administrative concepts.
CS 2160 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Experience regarding the assembly language, alongside the architecture of a computer that showed concepts such as the computational bus. Explored various concepts that allowed students to figure out how computer works on the logical level.
Expanded knowledge within the C language, by introducing the C++ language. Explored concepts of object-oriented programming by applying other concepts to this course. Explained further the concepts and practices of object-oriented programming alongside various projects throughout the course.
Explored various concepts of creating and implementing a computer language. Gathered a deeper understanding of how the backend of how computer languages are implemented.
CS 3300 Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to concepts of software development including the agile and waterfall methodology. Using Django Framework alongside the Python programming language to create a webapp. Using the Git / GitHub version control methodology. Creating a semester project talking to customers and how to best implement their requirements.
Academic Experience – Innovation Courses
ENTP 1000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Class that introduced how to create and maintain business alongside their practices. Focused on a team-based project where at the end of the semester, real world investors came to see the results of the project.
Here we explored various concepts of technical writing, non-profits, and how to fund raise. Where the major goal of the course was to create a full fledged grant proposal for a cause. I worked to create a proposal for the World Literacy Foundations. Reaching out to the Walton Foundation to assist in the efforts this organization practices.
Business law course that introduced legal practices of being involved, running, and maintaining a business. Explored various concepts such as financial advice, legality of different practices, and how to file patents. Focused on a patent project where a team worked together to create a patent presented to a patent advisor.
The first course of three where we worked in a team to create a project for a client. During this semester created a project for Boreas Dry Ice, where our client was Cole Chapman. We aimed to create a sustainable way to recycle dry ice from the brewing industry and use it towards creating a new car cleaning service using this C02 gas for car and other vehicle cleaning.
The second course of the three where we worked in a team to create a project for a new client. The junior portion of this class where more experienced members are a support line to the 2010 members. During this semester we worked directly with the City of Colorado Springs, our client being Samantha Bailey of the sustainability department. We explored how to better manage and distribute our waste products, ending with a presentation to the city council including the mayor.
ENTP 4500 Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Exploration of different concepts within the business environment that shows us how to produce various documents and maintain our professional personality. Explored creating resumes, portfolios, and different documents.
Academic Experience – Cross Discipline
ANTH 1040 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Explored how to carefully and meticulously explore different cultures around the world. Brought up the various forms of cultural studies alongside how to ethically interact with different people around the world while respecting their cultures.
PSC 1010 Introduction to Global Politics
Explained and introduction to different politics around the world. How each region governs and has laws representative to their cultures and regional representation. How it differs and its influence on various concepts such as business, representation, and legal systems.
COMM 3280 Intercultural and Global Communication
Exploration of different global communication efforts globally and how to interact on a cultural basis in each society. Explained various concepts of culture, communication, while maintaining professional and acceptable relationships.