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Andy Smithwick

Software Engineer & Researcher

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About Me

I'm a software engineer and researcher with a passion for mechatronics, autonomous systems, and data-driven solutions. My experience spans robotics, web development, and natural language processing, with a focus on building impactful, scalable technology.

I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, combining technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. My work includes developing real-time autonomous vehicles, visualizing scientific data in VR, and teaching computer science at UC San Diego.

I'm always eager to tackle new challenges, learn emerging technologies, and contribute to projects that make a difference in the world.

Featured Projects

PrivacySyllabus-PrivacyCourseExtraction

Extracts privacy-related courses from university catalogs using Python scripts and NLP techniques.

PythonPandasNLP
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Scallywag-Scam-Scanner

Detects email scams from image uploads using Google Gemini API and JavaScript.

JavaScriptGoogle Gemini APIWeb Scraping
GitHub Repo

BirthdayCard

Collaborative scheduling app for birthday cards, inspired by When2Meet. Built with TypeScript.

TypeScriptReactWeb App
GitHub Repo

Open Source & Community Contributions

Hackathon Resources Page Implementation

Added a comprehensive resources page to support hackathon participants with curated links and documentation.

ACM UCSD Communities Page

Contributed to the ACM UCSD Communities page, connecting students to technical, professional, and social groups across campus.

Membership Portal UI v2

Contributed to the Next.js rewrite of ACM UCSD's membership portal, improving user experience and accessibility for members.

More Contributions

Login Error Handling Enhancement

Resolved a bug to ensure invalid password errors are properly displayed after cookie clearance.

Forgot Password Feature Development

Implemented the initial version of the password recovery workflow for user accounts.

Login Cookie Management Improvement

Enhanced login reliability by removing stale cookies from the authentication flow.

Hackathon Portal Login UI Development

Developed the frontend login interface for the hackathon portal, improving user experience and accessibility.

ACM UCSD Main Website

Supported development and content for the official ACM UCSD website, a central hub for 2,000+ members and 200+ annual events.

ACM AI Site

Helped build the official website for ACM AI at UCSD, supporting outreach and resources for the campus AI community.

Research & Publications

"Parent seeking Roblox Safety Help": Comparing Parental Roblox Concerns to Roblox Offerings
A. Smithwick, et al.
2024 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS)

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Get In Touch

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a friendly chat. Reach out via email or connect with me on GitHub or LinkedIn!

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