Nicolas
Slenko.
— Introduction
Computer Science & Statistics Undergrad @ UF, Aspiring Software Engineer.
Passionate about AI/ML, software engineering, and creating innovative solutions. Currently pursuing Computer Science with a Statistics minor at the University of Florida with a 4.0 GPA 😎.
Life in Frames
Projects
AI Resume Analysis Research Project
Conducting research with Dr. Armaneet Kapoor on a full-stack platform (Next.js, React, TypeScript) that parses resumes and produces personalized recommendations using historical student data and custom algorithms.
Club Companion – Student & Club Matcher 🤝
Developed a full-stack platform that matches students with university clubs via personalized discovery. Partnered with university organizations to scale platform access and increase student engagement.
Everyday Object Classification Project ️
Achieved 78.43% test accuracy across 12 classes (+70.87 pp vs. 7.56% baseline) by building and training a CNN with on-the-fly data augmentation in PyTorch/Python. Improved reliability on high-impact classes to 85–89% and accelerated model selection by applying targeted regularization.
Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient Agent ️
Implemented a DDPG agent in MATLAB to optimize airfoil performance, achieving 50%+ increase in aerodynamic efficiency and 20%+ reduction in drag coefficients using XFOIL and BEM theory.
Autonomous Vehicle Project with SHPE
Trained traffic-sign and obstacle detectors achieving 80%+ detection accuracy in simulation. Improved decision-making latency by 15% through optimized image preprocessing and classifier tuning.
Discord User Enhancement Research Project ️
A research project focused on Discord user experience enhancement by mitigating hate speech with efficient back-end functionalities using Flask. Presented at the 2023 Fairfield University Research Symposium.
Experience
Roblox - Incoming Software Engineer Intern
Full-time • May 2026 – August 2026 • San Mateo, CA
Regal Rexnord ️ - Machine Learning Operations Intern
Full-time • June 2025 – August 2025 • Grafton, WI
Naval Surface Warfare Center - Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Full-time • October 2024 – December 2024 • Remote
LightBox - Software Engineer Intern
Full-time • May 2023 – July 2023 • Shelton, CT
Education & Skills
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Minor in Statistics • AI Fundamentals Certificate
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework
Extracurriculars
- Deloitte Mentorship Program
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Autonomous Vehicle Design Team
- Gator Tech Project Team
- UF Body Building and Fitness
Languages
Frameworks & Tools
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new opportunities, research collaborations, and exciting projects. Whether you're looking for a machine learning engineer, full-stack developer, or research partner, let's discuss how we can work together.