I am Elias Meshesha, a student at Oregon State University, currently on my last quarter and looking for a job. I have many interests but my main one is learning about new tech, therefore I want to be proefficent at ML, AI, Cloud Computing, block chain tech, AR, VR, and etc.. This will not be a one step process but one that takes an entire lifetime to accomplish, therefore this blog will be the start of this processes and a way of documenting my journey.

You can contact me at the following email addresses: mesheshe@oregonstate.edu | alias49@live.com

Resume included below

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Summary of Qualifications

Computer Scientist/Chemical Engineer with good communication skills and attitude.

Experience with working in group settings.

Hardworking and dedicated in the face of challenges.

Strong desire to learn and grow. Experienced in Python, C++, C, Java, JS, MySQL, and constantly adding to a growing list of skills.

Education

Oregon State University           Sep 2020 – Expected Graduation June 2022

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science:                       GPA 4.0

• Coursework: General Programming classes (Python), Intro to Assembly Language, UI Design, Web Development, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Analysis of Algorithms, Operating Systems

University of Washington (Seattle, WA)       Sep 2015 – June 2019

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering:               GPA 3.4

• Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Heat and Mass Transport, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Laboratory, Reactor Design, Process Design

Work Experience

Earthworks Landscaping Summer of 2015

• Participated in landscape construction and enhancement for both commercial and residential customers. Projects helped enhance my teamwork experiences.
• Maintained customers’ lawn together with my team members.   

Home Depot Deliveries Associate            August 2017-September 2017

• Take customer request and deliver in an efficient and timely manner. Targeted customers to have positive service experiences by going above their expectations.

Costco Front End Service           October 10, 2019 – January 4, 2020                                                                                                            

• Assist customers and provide good customer service for an overall positive shopping experience.
• Flexible and able to adapt to many different roles as the job requires it.

Volunteer & Extracurricular Activities

Various Kentwood High School Sports (Pre 2015)

• Devoted between 20 and 40 hours a week on training and competition.
• Learned the value of setting goals and working towards achieving them.
• Maintained a strong team overall by individually working hard to show commitment and responsibility.

Northwest Harvest (Pre 2015)

• Sorted and packaged donated food to transport to food banks.

Job Shadow @ Boeing (Pre 2015)

• Learned about the different divisions of Boeing.
• Learned about the different locations of Boeing factories and their purpose.
• Met engineers and learned about what their jobs entailed.
• First introduction to engineering problems

Miscellaneous Projects (Pre 2015)

• Participated in building and coding Lego robotics.
• Built and soldered on circuit boards.   
• Built a single cylinder engine and learned basic auto shop skills.

Skills & Hobbies
Experience in

• Microsoft office Products, Microsoft Outlook
• Python (2 year), C++ (1 year), C, Java, x86 Assembly Language, JavaScript & HTML, RUST, Database development, Software Development Methods (Waterfall, Agile)  
• Some experience with Machine Learning

Currently learning about Linux

Building a synced online paint program with voice chat built in

Interested in being part of the process of pushing VR to Full-Dive VR.