Brandon Starcheus

starchbt@mail.uc.edu 614-915-9149 github.com/BStarcheus

Education
University of Cincinnati - Computer Science - GPA: 3.99
● Dual Degree Program (B.S. / M.S.) Expected Graduation
● University Honors Program April 2023
Work Experience
Apple - Software Compatibility Engineering Intern
Apple Park - Cupertino, CA May 2022-Aug 2022
● Investigated OS compatibility issues with 3rd-party apps using tools like LLDB
● Expanded understanding of OS system internals
● Planned and prototyped internal tool features in new domain with Apache NiFi
Virtual May 2021-Aug 2021
● Built internal tools and automation with Apache NiFi, Java, Python, CI/CD
● Streamlined 3rd party app debugging and iOS internal testing
● Gained strong experience presenting to Senior Executives
Northrop Grumman - Cyber Technical Intern
Xetron - Cincinnati, OH Sept 2020-Dec 2020
● Built proof-of-concept for new authentication method with Django, React
Xetron - Cincinnati, OH Jan 2020-May 2020
● Designed and built Python test framework and CLI for hardware project
● Increased project efficiency by using my framework to identify issues
● Automated test procedures to meet customer requirements
Beavercreek - Beavercreek, OH May 2019-July 2019
● Debugged and refined Air Force web app and database system using Java, SQL
Skills
Languages: Python, C++, SQL, Swift, Julia, JavaScript, Java
Tools: Git, HTML/CSS, LLVM, LLDB, Apache NiFi, Docker, GCP, AWS, CI/CD, Xcode

Projects
Coup RL - repository Sep 2021-Present
● Developed RL agent that learns to play deception-based board game
Compiler - repository Jan 2021-Apr 2020
● Built a compiler from scratch in C++ using LLVM
Hummus Hacks - pathfinder, swift, bot Apr 2020-Aug 2020
● Built website with hidden challenges in algorithms, data structures
● Gained experience with Docker, Tensorflow, TravisCI, GCP, Swift
Activities
ACM at UC - President (2020-2021) Aug 2018-Present
● Led executive team and organized biweekly tech talks
RevolutionUC Hackathon - Director (2020-2021) Aug 2019-Present
● Led 20+ student organizers in running UC’s largest hackathon

Honors and Awards

Eagle Scout Cincinnatus Excellence Scholarship Mantei/Mae Scholarship