Alan Pessoa

Dedicated and enthusiastic computer science student, driven by a passion for solving real-world problems through technology. Known for perseverance, adaptability, and a principled nature, with a strong academic foundation and recognition for outstanding performance in mathematics and computing. Inspired by a commitment to social responsibility and innovation, I thrive in collaborative environments and am motivated to make a meaningful impact on communities through technology.

• Open-Source Projects
• Artificial Intelligence
• Web Development for Social Impact

CivicSpot | Personal Project:

• Designed and developed a dynamic web platform for reporting and discussing public service issues to enhance civic engagement.
• Integrated geolocation APIs and AJAX for real-time mapping of reported issues and analysis tools for actionable insights.
• Implemented user registration, feedback submission with categorized entries, and interactive visualizations of community problems.
• Technologies: Django, Python, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, SQL.

Maze Escape Game | Academic Project:

• Developed a maze-based game using graphs to represent intersections and pathways, with algorithms like DFS and BFS for route finding.
• Built a system to load maps from .txt files and dynamically update graphs based on user interactions.
• Implemented functionalities to display escape routes and validate graph consistency, ensuring user-friendly navigation.
• Technologies: Python, Algorithms, Graph Theory.

Pharmacy Management System | Group Academic Project

• Created a system to manage pharmacy operations, including inventory, sales, customer and employee records.
• Designed and implemented a Java Swing GUI for easy navigation and user interaction.
• Developed modules for sales tracking, inventory control, and report generation, ensuring real-time updates and validation.
• Technologies: Java, Swing, Object-Oriented Programming.

Memories Home | CS50 Final Project

• Developed a website for users to share stories and memories, featuring functionalities for registration, login, post creation, and password management.
• Used Flask and SQLite for backend development, creating a structured database to handle user data and posts.
• Implemented dynamic user experience with individual dashboards and error handling using custom templates.
• Technologies: Python (Flask), SQLite, HTML, CSS.

Laboratory Digital Circuit Design | University Project:

• Designed and tested digital circuits using logic gates, multiplexers, and flip-flops.
• Conducted experiments to optimize algorithms for hardware-level efficiency, improving processing speed by 15%.
• Collaborated on projects that involved creating combinational and sequential circuits, gaining hands-on experience in hardware simulation and debugging.
• Applied computational problem-solving techniques to improve system performance and reliability.
• Technologies: Digital circuit design tools, Python for simulations, and hands-on laboratory equipment.

• CS50's Introduction to Computer Science – Harvard University (2022)
• CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript – Harvard University (2024)
• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (2024)
• Santander Bootcamp Cybersecurity #2 – DIO & Santander (2024)
• Everyday Excel – University of Colorado Boulder (in progress)