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Charles Alders

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

[email protected] | 720-473-0830

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M.S. CS&E student at UCSC. Self-motivated Software Engineer with experience in database systems, DevOps, RESTful API development, and software testing. Passionate about data and technology, focusing on scalable, efficient solutions.

SKILLS

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, bash/zsh, Linux, Git/GitHub, Docker, Google Cloud, Flask, Cypher Query Language, Graph Databases, Web Development, SQL, Jenkins, and basic Java/C++

EDUCATION

Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science & Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA
Sep 2024 - May 2026

Master of Science (M.S.) - Data Science
Regis University - Denver, CO
Withdrew to pursue more fitting opportunities.
4.0 GPA

• Introduction to Data Science
• Data Analysis
• Data Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Regis University - Denver, CO
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
Specialization in Project Management
Dean’s List | Graduated Magna Cum Laude | 3.93 GPA

EXPERIENCE

Teacher’s Assistant - CSE111 (Advanced Programming)
University of California, Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Winter 2025

Auto-grader Research Lab (Expected Capstone Project)
University of California, Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Winter 2025

• Contribute to a Python-based auto-grader system used by thousands of students across six courses, providing immediate feedback on submitted assignments.

Software Engineer
X5E, Inc. - Remote
Apr 2023 - Present

• Primarily focusing on development of open source Conflict-Free Replicated Data Type based distributed DBMS with TypeScript and Python implementations.
• Implement additional data stores, data structures, integration tests, unit tests, and database performance tests in both Python and TypeScript.
• Oversee all development operations by utilizing GitHub actions, Docker, and Jenkins to automate builds and tests across multiple operating systems and architectures.
  • Automate package publishing and documentation generation utilizing language specific tools (e.g. readthedocs).
• Create and optimize algorithms for data retrieval, creation, and synchronization using indexes and red-black trees.

Administrative Assistant
SmarTax & Accounting - Centennial, CO
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

• Accurately prepared individual tax returns, frequently under short time constraints.
• Prepared 50+ individual returns.
• Took inbound phone calls & called clients as needed.
• Scheduled appointments and managed schedule.