Zaden Connell

CS @ Liberty University

Boone, North Carolina
me@zadenconnell.com • (828)773-9695 • https://linkedin.com/in/zaden-connell
Zaden Connell

About

I am currently a student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Liberty University. I am passionate about software development, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. I have experience in full-stack web development, AI development, and software engineering. I am seeking opportunities to apply my skills and knowledge in a professional setting.

Experience

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    Lynchburg, Virginia - On site

    Summary:

    • Presented on AI strategy, implementation, and ethical considerations in enhancing cultural competency to NATO Security Force Assistance leaders.

    Responsibilities:

    • Presented a custom trained AI chat-bot to NATO in Rome, Italy.
    • Led the development of a AI chatbot that equiped international security force advisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance cultural competency.
    • Created training materials and reccomendations for AI implementation in international security force assistance.
    • Analyzed current NATO SFA training programs and reccomended AI integration strategies.

    Achievements:

    • Developed an AI chatbot that equipped international security force advisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance cultural competency.
    • Traveled to NATO SFA headquarters in Rome, Italy to present.
    • AI Development
    • AI Strategy
    • Training & Development
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    Lynchburg, Virginia - Remote

    Summary:

    • Developed scalable web applications, integrated Supabase, and improved team efficiency at SwiftSeg.

    Responsibilities:

    • Developed and maintained scalable, responsive web applications using Next.js, enhancing user experience and reducing page load times by 40%.
    • Integrated Supabase as a backend and database solution for real-time data management, authentication, and storage, streamlining development.
    • Contributed to Agile Kanban workflows, improving team efficiency and workflow through effective communication.

    Achievements:

    • Developed a web application from scratch that increased user engagement by 30%.
    • Reduced page load times by 40% through performance optimization.
    • Integrated Supabase as a backend and database solution, streamlining development.
    • Web Development
    • Next.js
    • Supabase
    • Agile Development
    • Communication
    • Performance Optimization
    • User Experience
    • Scalability
    • Real-time Data Management
    • Authentication
    • Team Efficiency
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    Boone, North Carolina - On site

    Summary:

    • Launched a major application, developed features and bug fixes, and improved data validation at Samaritan's Purse.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversaw the launch of a significant ministry application.
    • Independently developed and deployed 14 feature releases and bug fixes for an internal-facing CRM application, which serves hundreds of users.
    • Implemented UI and backend features using Angular Typescript and C# to ensure validity and enhance UX.
    • Designed and implemented account data validator that accurately flagged over 500k accounts.
    • Increased data validator load and running efficiency by over 4x times.

    Achievements:

    • Launched a major ministry application.
    • Developed and deployed 14 feature releases and bug fixes for an internal-facing CRM application.
    • Implemented account data validator that accurately flagged over 500k accounts.
    • Increased data validator load and running efficiency by over 4x times.
    • Web Development
    • Angular
    • Typescript
    • C#
    • UI Design
    • MySQL
    • Data Validation

Projects

Skills

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind
  • TypeScript
  • Node
  • MySQL
  • Git
  • GitHub GitHub
  • Next.js
  • React

Education

Certificates

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