Overview
Work History
Education
Projects- Github: https://github.com/TunicSauce
Project 2
Project 3
Skills
Timeline
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Gerald Ikem

Toronto,ON

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

K2i Program Mentor

York University
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led and supported STEM and STEAM educational programs for K-12 students at the K2I Academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, including planning, content creation, and hands-on activity implementation.
  • Developed and facilitated STEM research projects, integrating physics teaching and mentoring in "Bringing STEM to Life: Work-Integrated Learning" programs.
  • Collaborated in designing and executing online learning modules focused on STEAM, addressing key research questions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and effectively communicated complex information to peers and students.

Intern

Credit Direct Limited
Lagos
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Helped with IT-related issues around the office
  • Help set up company smartphone devices for the building
  • Developed knowledge of Loans and how they work.
  • Developed knowledge of Customer service by answering phone calls

Education

Bachelor of Science - Comptuer Science

York University
09-2025

Projects- Github: https://github.com/TunicSauce

Text Summarization Application | Python, Flask, NLTK, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

  • Engineered a web-based text summarization tool using Flask and Python, incorporating NLTK for advanced Natural Language Processing, allowing efficient extraction and condensation of key textual information.
  • Designed a user-friendly interface with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, featuring interactive summarization options, including direct text input and document uploads (PDF, DOCX), and customizable summary styles and lengths.
  • Implemented AJAX for smooth asynchronous data handling, enhancing the user experience with responsive, real-time summarization without the need for page reloads.

Project 2

Java Web Application with User Authentication and CRUD Operations | Java, Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, JPA/Hibernate, HTML, CSS

  • Engineered a Java-based web application using Spring Boot, featuring secure user authentication, CRUD operations, and integration with Spring Security and JPA/Hibernate for robust data management.
  • Designed a user-friendly interface with Thymeleaf, HTML, and CSS, providing dynamic web page rendering and responsive design for optimal user experience across various devices.
  • Implemented MVC architecture to facilitate ease of maintenance and scalability, ensuring the application’s long-term efficiency and adaptability to evolving user needs.

Project 3

Chess Game Application with AI Bot and Interactive GUI | Java, JavaFX/Swing, Minimax Algorithm

  • Developed an interactive Java-based chess application with JavaFX/Swing, featuring a realistic 8x8 chessboard, distinct chess pieces, and user-friendly controls.
  • Implemented comprehensive game logic for standard chess rules, including special moves and a challenging AI opponent using Minimax and Alpha-Beta pruning.
  • Enhanced user engagement with features like integrated gameplay timers.
  • Focused on responsive design and customization, ensuring a consistent gaming experience across various devices and offering diverse themes and designs.

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Python, C, C++, Shell/Bash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, React, Ruby
  • Developer Tools and Libraries: Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, IntelliJ, MySQLWorkbench, pandas, MongoDB
  • Frameworks: Git, Junit, Android Studio, RESTful API
  • Operating systems: MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux/Unix

Timeline

K2i Program Mentor

York University
05.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Credit Direct Limited
11.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Comptuer Science

York University
Gerald Ikem