Ethan Hodge
Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, NC State University
Graduated Fall 2024 | Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, C, PHP, JavaScript
- Front-end Design: HTML, CSS
- Frameworks & Tools: React, Angular, Laravel, MySQL, Docker, Unreal Engine Blueprinting
- Development Methodologies: Agile
- Soft Skills: Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Presentation Skills
Projects
- WolfConnect:
I developed a mentorship platform for NC State Computer Science alumni and students. Implemented messaging, user analytics, and a discussion forum. Built using React, PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and Docker.
- Messaging App:
I designed and implemented a full-stack messaging app with React, Flask, and SQLAlchemy.
- Unreal Engine Game Development:
I created several games using Unreal Engine as coursework and as personal projects
- AI-Powered Recommendation Apps:
I built applications leveraging AI to provide personalized recommendations for movies and gifts.
- JavaScript Applications: I built various JavaScript web applications such as a sketchpad, advanced calculator and a weather app.
- P2P Network Using Sockets:
I developed a peer-to-peer network application with Python using socket programming.
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Education
North Carolina State University
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduated in Fall 2024
Magna Cum Laude
- Coursework: Software Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Networks, and Security
- Capstone Project: WolfConnect Mentorship Portal
- Intro to Artificial Intelligence (CSC 411)
- Automated Learning and Data Analysis (CSC 422)
- Data and Communications Networks (CSC 401)
- Computer Security (CSC 405)
- Foundations of Interactive Game Design (CSC 281)
- C and Software Tools (CSC 230)
- Introduction to Computing in Java (CSC 116)
- Operating Systems (CSC 246)
- Data Structures and Algorithms (CSC 316)
- Software Development Fundamentals (CSC 216)
- Software Engineering (CSC 326)
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists (CSC 226)
- Automata Grammars and Computability (CSC 333)
- Ethics in Computing (CSC 379)
- Senior Design Project (CSC 492)
NC State Experiences
K2S (Koncepts 2 Solutions)
Duration: August 2024 – December 2024
I collaborated with K2S to design and develop WolfConnect, an online mentorship platform connecting NC State Computer Science alumni with current students to foster academic and professional growth. Sponsored by Ankit Agarwal, CEO of K2S and an NC State alum, the platform was implemented using MySQL, PHP, Laravel, React, MaterialUI, and Docker. More info...
- Worked collaboratively in a five-person agile team environment.
- Presented my team's progress to key stakeholders, including live demos.
- Created design documents such as wireframes, entity relationship diagrams, UML diagrams, etc.
- Implemented features such as profile creation, private messaging, and a discussion forum.
- Integrated Docker into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure consistent environments, streamline deployments, and automate testing.
- Deployed our project on an Ubuntu virtual machine to enable access for anyone connected to the NC State network.
HackPack CTF 2024
I competed in HackPack CTF 2024, a global security competition that is part of two security courses at NCSU: CSC-405 Computer Security and CSC-591/791 LLMs in Security. The event focused on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs). HackPack CTF is hosted on NC State's Centennial Campus, but is also open to participants worldwide, including students from other universities and security professionals. My team held 2nd place for the first 6 hours and finished in the top 20 out of the hundreds of teams who participated in the 48-hour challenge.
