Andrew Murray

Computer Science Student | Software Developer

Champaign, US.

About

Highly motivated and results-oriented Computer Science student with proven leadership, software development, and teaching experience. Adept at full-stack development, robotics engineering, and technical instruction. Recognized for leading teams to achieve top-tier performance, driving project completion, and expanding educational access. Seeking to leverage strong analytical, problem-solving, and programming skills in a challenging technical role.

Work

Stanford University

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Section Leader, Stanford Code in Place

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Summary

Facilitated learning for CS106A Python fundamentals, providing comprehensive support and contributing to global CS education initiatives.

Highlights

Instructed 15 students on CS106A Python fundamentals, covering control flow, functions, and data structures.

Provided weekly office hours and guided students through debugging processes, achieving 100% final project completion rate.

Contributed to expanding global access to Computer Science education as part of a 4,000+ volunteer team, reaching over 40,000 learners worldwide.

Riverdale High School

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Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Computer Science

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Summary

Supported the launch and delivery of the school's first dual-credit CS course, guiding students through foundational concepts and project-based learning.

Highlights

Pioneered the launch of the school's inaugural Computer Science course in partnership with Black Hawk College, enabling 10 students to earn dual credit.

Mentored students through comprehensive final projects utilizing NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib, ensuring 100% project completion.

Enhanced digital literacy and classroom engagement by training students in fundamental computing concepts and Windows OS navigation.

Riverdale High School

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Team Captain & Lead Programmer, Robotics Team

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Summary

Led an award-winning robotics team, overseeing programming, system development, and strategic outreach, achieving top global rankings.

Highlights

Led an 11-member team to a state championship victory and secured qualification for the 2024-2025 FTC World Championship.

Achieved a global ranking of #99 out of 8,000 teams (top 1%) for autonomous navigation performance.

Developed and optimized Java-based autonomous and teleoperated systems using FTC SDK, significantly enhancing robot efficiency and adaptability.

Designed and implemented a custom PID control loop, resulting in improved heading stability, velocity control, and enhanced precision for autonomous robot movement.

Orchestrated successful outreach events and peer review sessions, boosting team visibility and fostering stronger engagement.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Bachelor of Science Computer Science Grade: 4.0

Languages

English

Native

Skills

Languages

Java, Python, C++.

Frameworks

React, Flask, Tailwind CSS, Qt.

Developer Tools

Git, Gradle, Docker, Google Cloud Platform.

Libraries

Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib.

Projects

RouteScout

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Summary

Developed a full-stack web application to generate custom running routes based on user input (address, distance, or map waypoints).

RageClient

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Summary

Engineered a custom Minecraft client in Java, supporting 250 active users within a niche modding community.