Hi, I'm Joseph.
Building with Software, Data, and AI/ML
About Me
I am a Computer Science Major + Statistics Minor student at Auburn University, expected to graduate in Fall 2025. Currently, I am a Data Science Intern at Protective Life, where I apply my skills in data engineering and machine learning to real-world business challenges. Previously, I worked as a SecDevOps research assistant primarily under Dr. Akond Rahman and also as a research assistant in Human-Computer Interaction AI research under Dr. Cheryl Seals.
I am continually expanding my skills and learning new technologies through meaningful and personal projects. A quote I found and realized I try to live by:
"You're never going to learn something as profoundly as when it's purely out of curiosity" — Christopher Nolan
Tools I'm Familiar With
Here's a list of the tools, languages, and technologies I am currently proficient in:
General Languages:
Python 
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Java 
,
SQL 
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JavaScript 
,
C++ 
,
R 
,
Machine Learning:
Sci-Kit Learn 
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PyTorch 
Web Technology:
HTML 
,
CSS 
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Selenium 
,
Tailwind CSS
Development Tools:
Git 
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Anaconda 
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Jupyter 
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VSCode 
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Slack 
,
Databricks
Data/Database:
pandas 
,
numpy 
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matplotlib 
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seaborn,
Datapane
Tools I'm Actively Learning
I'm also actively working on expanding my knowledge with the following tools:
Web Technology:
React 
Machine Learning: LangChain, Ollama, Weights & Biases, MLflow
Development Tools:
Docker 
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Ansible 
,
Cursor
Data/Database:
Tableau 
,
PySpark 
,
Supabase
About My Journey
From an early age, I always thought coding was the coolest thing. I remember spending time on various websites, using the "Inspect Element" tool to peek behind the scenes, wondering how everything worked...
Projects
Covid-Classifier
A PyTorch model that predicts the mortality risk of COVID-19 patients based on health and demographic info, using GPU acceleration for faster training.
Tools: Python, Pytorch, Git
Grubhub-Price-Match-Submission-OCR
Automated the Grubhub price match process using Python. Utilized Tesseract for character recognition along with Selenium for website automation.
Tools: Python, Selenium, Tesseract OCR, Git
Credit-Card-Rewards-Tracker
Credit Card Rewards Tracker website helps users optimize their credit card spending. Currently focused on tracking sign-up bonuses.
Tools: React, JavaScript, HTML, Tailwind CSS/DasiyUI, PostgreSQL, Vite, Netlify, Git
Experience
Data Science Intern
June 2025 – Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant
October 2024 – Present
- Human-Centered AI Laboratory under Dr. Cheryl Seals
- PASER - Practical and Actionable Software Engineering Research Group under Dr. Akond Rahman
Achievements
Scholarships & Academic Awards
Chime Scholars Foundation
Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Departmental scholarship awarded in recognition of securing high-impact experiences, including Summer 2025 internship and Fall 2025 research position.
Competitive Programming & Organizations
International Collegiate Programming Contest
12th place out of 110 teams in the ICPC 2024 North America Southeast Division 2 Regional competition, demonstrating advanced algorithmic problem-solving skills.
Auburn University Chapter
- Competitive Programming Team - Active member, competed in ICPC 2024
- Web Dev Club - Vice President 2025
- Ethical Hacking Club - Member
- Technical Interview Association - Member
Licenses & Certifications
Databricks
Credential ID: 149470817
Databricks
Credential ID: 153787050
Business & Innovation
Protective Life
Team: Cooper Spain, Taylor Martin, Joseph Williams, Takuto Fujiwara
Prompt: "People and Culture" – improving employee recognition in the workplace
Winning idea combined nonmonetary and monetary forms of employee recognition at Protective, with a driving emphasis on employee agency and increased avenues for all types of workers to get involved and be recognized for their achievements. The short timeframe required efficient teamwork and innovation to meet the deadline and present to the company.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out to me via email or LinkedIn. I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about tech, coding, and AI. I look forward to hearing from you!