Samuel Todd

Computer Science graduate with hands-on software development experience in Python, C++, JavaScript, C#, and MySQL, complemented by certified cybersecurity expertise. Proven track record designing and deploying secure, testable web applications and machine learning tools while maintaining and enhancing existing systems. Skilled at writing scalable, maintainable code and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems.

Peer Assistant at UH NSM College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2023-04 – 2023-08)

• Served as a primary point of contact for 150+ incoming students during orientation, delivering a structured and welcoming onboarding experience across a large, diverse student population
• Collaborated cross-functionally with NSM academic advisors to develop, update, and maintain course checklists guiding undergraduate degree planning for multiple academic programs
• Educated students on degree requirements, course sequencing, and academic tools, translating complex university systems into clear, actionable guidance
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and strong public communication by managing high-volume student interactions in a fast-paced orientation environment
• Exercised process improvement and organizational discipline to ensure accuracy in academic resources distributed to incoming cohorts
• Acted as a bridge between students and faculty, reinforcing trust, accessibility, and institutional knowledge across the college
• Applied problem-solving skills to address individual student concerns, escalating complex issues to advisors while maintaining a positive and professional experience

BS in Computer Science – University of Houston (2023-12)

Associate of Science in Computer Science – Houston Community College (2022-05)