Resume
Phone: (502)-389-7540
Email: contact@tanneraslan.com
Location: Louisville, KY / Ann Arbor, MI
Website: tanneraslan.com (opens in a new tab)
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MIAugust 2024 – Present
- Class of 2028; Pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science
Ballard High School - Louisville, KYAugust 2020 – May 2024
- Class of 2024; Achieved Valedictorian status with 4.23 GPA and 35 ACT; awarded Seal of Arts Excellence.
- Relevant Coursework: AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Music Theory.
- Numerous science fair awards including:
- 1st place for Creating an AI to Pursue a Moving Target
- 2nd place for Real-Time Ocean Simulation
Skills & Proficiencies
- Programming Languages: Lua, Python, Java, C, C++, GLSL, JavaScript; well-versed in OOP concepts.
- Software Development: GitHub, Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA; experience with Ubuntu/Linux systems.
- Computer Hardware: Built and maintained desktop computers; expertise in hardware compatibility and user-specific performance tuning.
- Office Skills: Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office 365; typing speed of 100+ WPM.
Projects
Personal WebsiteDecember 2023 – Present
- Built using Next.js, React, and programmed in TypeScript.
- Deployed and hosted on Vercel with pages designed in markdown for flexibility.
- Added support for executable shader code (GLSLCanvas) and LaTeX for math equations.
Chess Engine & AIMarch 2023 – June 2023
- Developed a chess board and AI using Java, with a user interface built with JavaFX.
- Implemented minimax algorithm with alpha-beta pruning for strategic move prediction.
- Achieved an online chess rating of nearly 1900 on lichess.org.
Ocean SimulationDecember 2021 – Present
- Designed an ocean simulation using summed Gerstner waves and vertex displacement.
- Developed a voxelized buoyancy model to simulate floating object behavior.
Light SimulationJune 2022 – Present
- Created realistic light diffusion models in 2D using path tracing and SDFs.
- Combined GLSL shaders and C++ with OpenGL for interactive simulations.
- Demo and Article: Light Simulation Demo (opens in a new tab).
Work Experience
University of Michigan Information and Technology ServicesSeptember 2024 – Present
- Provided technical support and tailored recommendations for students and faculty.
- Managed inventory, handled POS transactions, and completed Apple SEED courses.
Kentuckiana Youth Poet LaureateJune 2024 – August 2024
- Designed promotional materials, set up A/V for events, and contributed to website setup.
Quaternion EntertainmentJanuary 2020 – March 2023
- Programmed and designed games for ROBLOX, achieving 20M+ plays and 15k+ server members.
- Collaborated with developers and QA testers to enhance game quality.