👋 Hey there! I'm John Cohen, a Computer Science student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who's passionate about crafting impactful applications.
🎓 Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with minors in AI and Economics, I maintain a GPA of 3.71. You'll find me deeply engaged in all things tech. I am pursuing a M.S. in Computer Science at RPI with an emphasis in AI, ML, and DL Fall 2024-Spring 2025.
🔭 I've contributed to a decentralized biomedical file sharing app, where I collaborated on both backend blockchain and frontend development using Node.js and React. This endeavor ties into an imminent research paper advocating for blockchain-driven medical data-set sharing, providing hands-on exposure to blockchain technology, distributed systems, and modern web development. I have also been a Project Lead Developer since September 2023, leading a team focused on developing open source projects to add convience to everyday tasks under Rensselaer's Center of Open Source (RCOS).
🛠️ Beyond my academic journey, I've actively contributed to a variety of projects. From managing a team to create an iOS tower defense game to developing a Python-based query expansion plugin, my experiences have shaped my proficiency in Swift programming, AGILE methodologies, and more. I am most proud of my ability to identify and solve problems I encounter in my everyday life. Dutch is one of these projects. Click here to view its repository.
🏆 As a leader, I've played diverse roles in Chi Phi fraternity and am currently president of the Interfraternity Council, showcasing my ability to steer discussions, oversee operations, and lead productive meetings. Sports have also been a major part of my life, with 4 years as a varsity starter and 2 years as captain in Black and Blue Wrestling.
📚 My coursework spans Database Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Language-Endowed Intelligent Agents, Principles of Software, Software Design and Documentation, Operating Systems, Information Retrieval, Programming Languages, AI and Blockchain, Parallel Programming, and Blockchain Research.
💡 Awards and certifications I've earned include AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Andrew Spencer Colditz Scholarship for Young Leaders, Rensselaer Leadership Award, and Jeff Greenburg Coaches Award.
🔗 Let's connect on LinkedIn and explore my coding journey on GitHub.
🌟 Passionate about technology, leadership, and sports – I'm always excited to take on new challenges and create meaningful impact!