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Carson J. Bleich
# summary
Computer Science student with hands-on experience building scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and production-ready features in Agile environments. Proficient in Java, Python, and TypeScript, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems. High work ethic and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code that delivers value early.
# education
University of Colorado BoulderExpected May 2026
B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Space · GPA: 3.42
──Dean's List (3×) · Best Use of Technology — CU Sustainability Hackathon
──Coursework: Operating Systems, Compilers, Algorithms, Data Structures, Database Systems, Software Engineering
# experience
AI Engineer Intern · National Science Foundation iSATAug 2025 – Present
Boulder, CO
──Designed and implemented a Python/PostgreSQL-backed system to store and process real-time AI interaction data, enabling instructors to track student engagement through a web-based dashboard.
──Built secure Java and Python REST APIs for structured data ingestion, integrating distributed system components while maintaining low-latency data retrieval.
──Evaluated and validated AI-generated outputs to ensure reliability and fairness, applying responsible AI practices to live classroom tools.
──Collaborated cross-functionally with educators and researchers to iterate on features based on direct user feedback.
Tech Director · HackCUMar 2025 – Present
Boulder, CO
──Architecting and maintaining the full-stack web platform and hackathon microsites serving 1,000+ annual users, owning features from design through deployment.
──Designed and deployed RESTful APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL supporting real-time event data, authentication flows, and dynamic content delivery.
──Optimized database schemas and queries for high-traffic event periods, ensuring platform stability under load.
# projects
Distributed Sentiment Analysis PipelinePython · NLP · ML
──Built a modular NLP backend pipeline achieving 89% test accuracy on large-scale text classification, with separated preprocessing, training, and inference components.
──Implemented data visualization of model performance (precision, recall, confusion matrices) to surface actionable insights.
Polymorphia Adventure GameJava · Scala · OOP · Design Patterns
──Engineered modular backend game logic using command and strategy design patterns, with a focus on scalable architecture and clean separation of concerns.
──Wrote unit tests validating command execution and state transitions, achieving meaningful test coverage.
# skills
languagesJava, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript (Node.js), C++, Scala, SQL
backendRESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, AWS/Azure, CI/CD
productAgile, cross-functional collaboration, feature ownership, technical documentation
otherData visualization, AI/ML, OOP, Unit Testing, NLP