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Alexander Hopper

Eden,NC

Summary

Highly attentive individual accustomed to a rapidly developing work environment. Accustomed to fast paced changes in schedule and workflows. Able to tackle high level by breaking them into low level pieces. Accustomed to both long term and short term projects as well as balancing multiple taskings at once through scheduling and time management techniques

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Applying Reinforcement Learning in Card Games

Thesis Project
08.2025 - Current
  • Optimized model performance through iterative testing and validation processes.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to incorporate innovative approaches in research projects.
  • Enhanced machine learning model performance by implementing advanced algorithms and feature engineering techniques.
  • Evaluated and compared various machine learning frameworks, making informed recommendations on the most suitable tools for specific projects.

Data Structures Practice

Labs
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Engineered solution to various data structure problems
  • Solved problems covering multiple applications, including scheduling, shortest-paths, and more
  • Accomplished the tasks individually, without direct external assistance.
  • Maximized the asymptotic efficiency of solutions where possible.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Designed for an action space of more than 1000 action

Software Development

Y86 Simulator
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Accomplished the primary task of constructing a C++ project which could take in text files in Y86 Assembly and would simulate the behavior of the architecture in a virtual memory.
  • Engaged in pair programming with a project partner.
  • Performed time management tasks to ensure product delivery by the due date.
  • Practiced procedures that maintained codebase readability and asymptotic efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05.2026

High School - undefined

Morehead High School
Eden, NC
06.2023

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C, C, Java, Python, MySQL
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Active listening

Timeline

Applying Reinforcement Learning in Card Games

Thesis Project
08.2025 - Current

Data Structures Practice

Labs
01.2025 - 05.2025

Software Development

Y86 Simulator
01.2025 - 05.2025

High School - undefined

Morehead High School

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Appalachian State University
Alexander Hopper