Hi! I'm Brandon.

I am a PhD student in Computer Science at Texas State University. My current research is on adaptive synthesis of compression algorithms, working with Martin Burtscher at the Efficient Computing Lab (ECL).

My academic interests include parallel computing, web development, and game development. After hours you'll find me playing video games, watching movies, and making food and drinks.

Education

Ph.D. Computer Science - Texas State University

2022 - Present

Concentration in Software Engineering with Thesis

B.S. Computer Science - Texas State University

2018 - 2021

Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Notable Courses: Parallel Programming, Compiler Construction, Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Research

Burtchell, B., Finch, M., and Chen, X. “Self-Driving Vehicle Data Scheduling in Edge Clouds.”

Proposed scheduling algorithms to make processing data in a self-driving vehicle more efficient
Conducted as part of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Smart & Connected Communities 2021 (reuscc.wp.txstate.edu)
Presented at the National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems 2022 (sites.google.com/view/reuns-2022/home)

Awards

Computer Science Research Excellence Award: 2022 (link)

Awarded for the research done as part of the NSF REU S&CC

Skills

Professional/Academic Level: C++, Python, Java, Git, Linux

Amateur Level: C#, Unity Engine, HTML, CSS, JavaScript