Aloha 🤙
I'm Jaxon, I am born and raised from Hawaii! I am a self-taught programmer and now studying CS + Math at WashU. I am very passionate about building software projects that will empower the future
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My Path
4/14/2025
Spectrum (Charter Comm.)
Incoming SWE intern
May - August
Incoming SWE intern in Spectrum's St. Louis office :)
Working on CI/CD pipelines
Washington University in St. Louis
Working Towards BS CS + Math | Business
January - Present
Spring Semester: CS class gameplay 🤓
Notable classes:
- System Software
- OOP Lab (C++)
- Parallel and Concurrent Programming
- Digital Logic and Computer Design
- Graph Theory
Some fun stuff I do:
- LNYF MM
- VSA
- CSA dragon warrior
WU Robotics
Swarm Team | Software Lead
January - Present
Spring Semester: Robot Control and Plan Execution
- Architected modular control system for interlocking self-assembling swarm robots using ROS 2 and C++, enabling coordinated docking and undocking behavior.
- Created a custom PID action server in ROS 2 and C++ to enable smooth and accurate low-level control of robot actuators for precise movement.
- Implemented path execution logic to unfold and dispatch high-level paths into low-level motion commands using a control algorithm layered over the PID server.
- Developed testing action clients in Python to simulate and validate behavior across control and planning layers, enabling full-system debugging and reliability.
- Led a cross-functional robotics team, coordinating simulation, perception, and control efforts while managing sprint planning and system integration.
Palantir Launch
March
Selected as a Palantir Launcher to visit their DC office and learn more about the company
Some stuff i did:
- Created a Fullstack using Palantir's Foundry, React, and TypeScript to convert conversations with client into a Client Landscape
- The Client landscape would allow users to see who reports to who, their roles, contact, and iterates off previous states, meaning its use scales exponentially.
- Devloped using Palantir's Ontology, and no convos are stored, given increased privacy.
WashU GDG: XR Healthcare
Software Project Lead
September - December
Some Stuff I Did:
- Led a team of 5 student developers to create an XR Healthcare assistant, winning 1st place at St. Louis Tech Confluence Demo Day.
- Built wrist-mounted passthrough toggle in Unity and C# for MetaQuest to blend XR with real-world view.
- Added wrist button that sends image and context to ChatGPT API for real-time analysis and feedback.
- Created floating XR window UI to display simplified AI-generated responses and image insights.
- Collaborated directly with the client to define feature requirements, iterate on design feedback, and deliver a functional MVP under a 3-month timeline.
- Integrated FastAPI backend with Unity to handle image uploads and prompt-response flow.
Washington University in St. Louis
Working Towards BS CS + Math | Business
January - December
Fall Semester: Computer Science, Business, and Recruitment 💀
Notable classes:
- Intro to CE
- Intro to Data Science
- Prob and Stats
- High Foundations of Mathematics
- Micro Econ & Acct
Spring Semester: Breadth of Classes, DS & Algo TA
Notable classes:
- Rapid Prototype Development and Creative Programming
- Physics 2
- MGT 100 (case comp finalist :O)
- High Foundations of Mathematics
WU Robotics
Swarm Team | Software Lead
January - December
Fall Semester: Pivoted robotic project to be an interlocking modular self-assembly swarm robots
- Designed and implemented a ROS 2 data pipeline for real-time robot position tracking and mapping using overhead camera input, leveraging Python and C++.
- Created robot tracking using HSV filtering from overhead camera to create publishers of robot orientation.
Spring Semester: Simulated Path planning and Exploration
- Implemented SLAM and Nav2 path finding with simulated robot
- Developed Active SLAM exploration algorithm with Python
Flashcardify.ai
Software Engineering Intern
September - December
A WashU startup focused on bringing the next gen of education using AI
Some Stuff I Did:
- Developed a community-sharing feature for flashcards using Next.js and PostgreSQL, enabling users to share decks via unique links and access public study materials.
- Integrated keyword-based search with PostgreSQL full-text search and TypeScript to efficiently query public decks.
- Designed and implemented UX improvements for deck customization, including settings updates, visibility toggles, and deck metadata editing using Supabase as the backend.
- Presented the project at the WashU Venture Competition, winning Semi-Finalist and People’s Choice Awards.
Eagle Scout
Troop 181 | Boy Scouts
March
- My time in Boy Scouts was enjoyable and taught me leadership, camaraderie, and kindness.
- To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, I organized a service project to construct six benches for my high school.
- The project involved around four months of planning and two days of construction, painting, and installation.
- This experience gave me hands-on leadership practice and an opportunity to give back to my community.
Washington University in St. Louis
Working Towards BS CS + Math | Business
August - December
Fall Semester: First Semester in College 🤓
Notable classes:
- Data Structure and Algorithm
- Discrete Math
- Calc III
WU Robotics
Swarm Team | Software Team | AI and SLAM
September - December
Fall Semester:Worked on ball detection for resource targets symbolized by rubber balls
- Built an object recognition AI model using YOLOv5 and a custom dataset.
- Model detects rubber balls in video feeds.
Freelance Browser Game Developer
Freelancer | Developer
March - September
- Explored freelancing by offering my skills on Fiverr, creating full-stack browser games.
- As a freelancer, I was responsible for selling my services and communicating with clients.
- Worked on a variety of projects, including real-time multiplayer experiences and platformer games.
- Used tools like p5.js, Node.js, and Socket.io—some of my favorites.
- Transitioned away from freelancing to focus on college once it began.
- Earned over $1000 through my gig, which I used to help pay for school.
Learning to Code and Build
2019 - Present
My journey in coding started during the year the covid-19 pandemic put the world into lockdown. Instead of just playing video games all day, I decided why not try and create my own. I then installed the game engine Unity, followed a couple of tutorials, and from there I followed a couple of tutorials and fell in love with coding. I began following online lectures, building side projects, and more. It was fascinating figuring out and learning new coding tools from Networking, Web Development, Training AI models, and more!
Learning new exciting tools and focusing on growing as a person has became, and still is, a fundemental core of my character, and my mindset to this day.