David Lund
Computer Science Master's Student
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About
Computer Science graduate with a Mathematics minor, now pursuing a Master's in Computer Science. Experienced in breaking down technical ideas for different audiences, from research conference presentations to one-on-one client work. Patient, dependable, and comfortable with students of any age, from grade school and SAT prep to adults returning to math.
Experience
Peer Math Tutor (Informal) at Classmates, Friends, and Family (Present)
- Regularly explained math concepts to classmates in group work and study groups from middle school through college, helping peers work through problems they were stuck on.
- Help younger siblings and friends with math homework at different grade levels, adjusting explanations to each person's age, background, and learning style.
- Learned to find where a student's understanding breaks down and rebuild from there, rather than just giving answers.
Research Assistant at Sonoma State University (2024-10 – 2026-04)
- Presented original research, "On the Periodicity of k-distance Graphs," at the 2026 CSU Undergraduate Computer Science Conference, explaining graph theory results to an audience of students and faculty.
- Investigated the k-distance operator on graphs with a peer researcher under Dr. Oleksiy Al-Saadi, forming conjectures from patterns and working through proofs together.
- Built computational experiments in C++ and Wolfram Mathematica to test hypotheses and make abstract patterns visible.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed (2019 – Present)
- Work one-on-one with clients to understand what they need, adapting to each person's goals and communication style.
- Manage my own schedule and deadlines with steady progress updates, building repeat clients through reliability and patience.
Education
Master's in Computer Science in Computer Science – Arizona State University (2026-08 – 2028)
B.S. in Computer Science, with Distinction in Computer Science – Sonoma State University (2024-08 – 2026-05)
Coursework for transfer credit in Computer Science and Mathematics – Palomar Community College (2022-01 – 2024-05)