ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Daniel Corcoran, a recent graduate from Christopher Newport University with a degree in Computer Science and minors in Business Administration and Leadership Studies. I graduated in the Honors Program and am passionate about AI/ML, Data Science, and software development. I'm excited to start my career and explore opportunities in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or AI Engineering.
Throughout my time at CNU, I was involved in leadership roles like serving as VP of Member Development for my fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, where I led a team and honed skills in planning, delegation, and communication. I was also a Student Ambassador and had the chance to participate in a study abroad program, further expanding my leadership perspective.
I've worked on several projects, including StudyGo, an academic social media platform, and a Snake Reinforcement Learning agent, using Deep Q-learning to optimize gameplay. My technical skills include proficiency in Python, SQL/MySQL, Java, R, and frameworks like PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Keras.
In addition to my technical expertise, I'm a strong communicator, a critical thinker, and enjoy working in teams. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, playing the piano, and love spending time at the ocean.
I'm excited about the future and eager to contribute to innovative projects while continuing to grow both professionally and personally.
RESUME
Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
B.S. in Computer Science, (December 2024)
Honors Program, Cum Laude, 3.53
Minors: Business Administration, Leadership Studies
Courses: Software Egnineering, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Enterprise Management, Managerial Finance
Work Experience
Consultant at Broadleaf Services
Remote, 06/2024 - 12/2024
- - Spearheaded the creation and refinement of ISO 9001-compliant quality management processes using Office 365, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and quality of deliverables, leading to successful certification.
- - Partnered with senior leadership across departments to design and implement CMMI Level 3 processes within a DevOps environment, leveraging Azure DevOps for sprint planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and process improvements.
- - Facilitated the company-wide adoption of new processes through comprehensive training sessions, communication strategies, and performance measurement tools, ensuring seamless integration and operational improvement.
- - Worked closely with application development leaders to embed CMMI best practices in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) environments, improving software development workflows.
- - Developed and standardized CMMI process artifacts, including process models, templates, and measurement tools to track performance and compliance.
- - Played a critical role in ISO 9001 and CMMI certification audits, developing necessary documentation, ensuring compliance, and directly contributing to the organization's successful certification milestones.
Student Ambassador at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA, 05/2023 - 12/2024
- - Increased university applications by 33% through effective communication and engagement strategies.
- - Conducted campus tours, simplifying complex information for prospective students and their families.
- - Collaborated with a team of 50 ambassadors to execute events, demonstrating strong teamwork.
Intern at Xgility
Remote, 05/2021 - 2/2022
- - Conducted audits and provided project administration support for DoD contracts, ensuring smooth Azure and Office 365 implementations.
- - Utilized ERP systems to track and resolve discrepancies, resulting in process optimizations that saved the company $40,000 through meticulous analysis and attention to detail.
Leadership
Vice President of Member Development at Sigma Phi Epsilon: Virginia Pi
Newport News, VA, 04/2023-04/2024
- - Led a cabinet of 15 members, delegating tasks and overseeing fraternity-wide development initiatives.
- - Organized and planned brotherhood events, including one with the highest attendance in three years.
- - Managed the Balanced Man Program, guiding members through three stages: fraternity growth, personal development, and leadership training.
- - Coordinated speaker events and Sound Mind & Sound Body programs in collaboration with the university.
- - Worked with SigEp National Headquarters to ensure smooth chapter operations.
- - Attended an executive board conference in Atlanta to strategize improvements with other leaders.
- - Strengthened core fraternity values: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love, fostering a more unified chapter.
- - Oversaw fraternity rituals, scheduling and organizing spaces for ceremonial events.
- - Hosted weekly development meetings to track progress and maintain chapter engagement.
Skills
Hard
Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, PHP, Git, MySQL, R, AWS, Linux, pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Microsoft Office, Excel.
Soft
Leadership, Hard-working, Problem-solving, Detail-oriented, Communication, Adaptability, Teamwork, Organized, Critical Thinking.
PROJECTS
A data analysis of difference metrics in the stock market. WORK IN PROGRESS.
Python, yfinance, pandas, Matplotlib
The website you are on currently. WORK IN PROGRESS.
TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Github, Cloudflare
An academic social media web app & Android app my team of 3 made in our capstone class. I worked mostly on the database and the web app.
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Python, Hostinger
CNN using PyTorch to classify MNIST dataset.
Python, Pycharm, PyTorch, MNIST
Casual snake game with reinforcement learning to optimize the game.
Python, Pygame, PyTorch, VSCode
Used backtracking to solve a given sudoku board using Python.
Python, Backtracking, PyCharm
Classic Space Invaders game using Java & Agile Development.
Java, Swing, UML, Eclipse