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Darian Foster

Indianapolis

Summary

Motivated computer science student at IU Indianapolis seeking an internship or co-op to leverage strong programming and problem-solving skills. Proficient in C++, Java, and Python, with hands-on development experience using tools such as Visual Studio, NetBeans, Repl.it, and VS Code. Collaborative team player with a proven track record of designing applications that enhance user experience and optimize processes. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
09.2017 - Current
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, And Engineering
Indianapolis, IN
12.2025

Skills

  • Proficient in Windows XP
  • Leveraged expertise in C, Java, Python, and HTML to design, implement, and optimize diverse programming projects across software and web development
  • Proficient in a wide range of development and coding environments, including Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, NetBeans, Replit, Google Colab, and Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Certifications: Python for Data Science and AI, Python Project for Data Science, Data Analysis with Python, SQL & Databases for Data Science, Excel for Data Analytics, Data Visualization & Dashboard Essentials, Data Analytics Essentials

Projects

Automated Advising System | Alabama A&M | Spring 2023

  • Collaborated with a team of five to develop an academic advising system that allows students to track progress and independently plan future courses.
  • Designed and implemented account management features (sign-up, log-in, email, contact forms) to improve accessibility and user experience.
  • Built functionality for data entry and storage across multiple forms, enhancing data accuracy and usability.
  • Developed logic to separate general education courses from major-specific requirements, streamlining academic planning for students.

CrowdCam | IU Indianapolis | Spring 2025

  • Built a full-stack web application using Python, Django, PostgreSQL, HTML/CSS, and Docker for deployment testing.
  • Implemented role-based access control (user, moderator, admin) with Django-Guardian to manage permissions and moderation workflows.
  • Designed and optimized the media upload and tagging system, including dynamic paths, organization-level tagging, and bulk download features.
  • Collaborated on GitHub using branching, issue tracking, and version control to manage contributions and resolve merge conflicts.
  • Executed comprehensive manual and functional test cases across authentication, uploads, tagging, moderation, and download features to ensure reliability and security.

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, And Engineering
Darian Foster