Evan Carr

Experience

May 2023 — PresentSoftware Development InternSAS (JMP)
- Designed and executed a scalable AWS backend as a solo intern, enhancing user engagement and retention for over 50,000+ monthly users by introducing personalized article recommendations.
- Led PyTorch-AWS integration effort and deployed a ML model, achieving 93% accuracy in content recommendation.
- Reduced deployment time by 250% and enabled 85% test coverage by establishing CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, Jest, Docker, and AWS CLI, automating build, test, and deployment processes.
- Automated routine article updates, saving Technical Support ~48 hours per month and doubling update frequency.
- AWS
- Docker
- GitHub Actions
- JavaScript
- Jest
- Laravel
- MariaDB
- Node.js
- PHP
- Python
- PyTorch
- Vue
Jan 2023 — May 2023Computer Science TutorElon University
- Delivered personalized tutoring for 40+ students resulting in a 30% increase in exam scores within a single semester.
- Facilitated engaging group tutoring sessions to foster collaborative learning and debugging using Python and Java.
- Developed tailored study plans and learning materials for each student leading to a 75% return rate.
- Python
- Java
Aug 2022 — May 2023Data Analyst InternCenter for Organizational Analytics
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to write and maintain Python scripts for data analysis in Excel spreadsheets.
- Researched and co-authored papers investigating the strategic implementation of data lakes, revealing diverse business benefits, and aligning technology with corporate objectives.
- Engaged in weekly interaction with business stakeholders to translate technical concepts into accessible insights.
- Excel
- Python
- SQL

Aug 2022 — May 2023Teaching AssistantElon University
- Collaborated with the professor to plan and coordinate lesson plans on fundamental computer science concepts and programming techniques for 25-30 undergraduates on a semiweekly basis.
- Provided detailed in-class tutoring which resulted in improved overall performance for 14+ students.
- Python
- Java
- Excel
Aug 2022 — May 2023Research AssistantElon University
- Leveraged NumPy and backtracking algorithms to speed execution performance from around a week to under a day.
- Decreased average time to generate Latin squares and cubes size four from 1.25s to 0.13s by computing the last element.
- Python
- NumPy
- C++
Apr 2022 — May 2023IT SupportCampus Technology, Elon University
- Provided technical support to 180+ classrooms with both Windows and macOS resulting in 98% equipment uptime.
- Increased campus classroom reporting by 35% resulting in full campus coverage.
- TeamDynamix
- Operating Systems
- Windows
- macOS

Projects

Open Data Service

Elon Open Data Service (ODS) is an API provider dedicated to delivering effortless access to comprehensive data related to Elon University. As a project endorsed by the IT department, ODS thrives as a dynamic, cross-disciplinary initiative within the Computer Science Project Team. Our team synergizes expertise in DevOps, Software Engineering, UI/UX Design, and Project Management, fostering a holistic approach to technology.

We deliver secure and authenticated access to Elon University's resources by leveraging the university's own SSO while working with the latest, innovative technologies.

Go
Chi
PostgreSQL
MSSQL
Next.js v13
React
TypeScript
Docker
Kubernetes
Python

ShelfLife

ShelfLife is a web application that allows users to track their reading progress and discover new books. Users can search for books, add them to their library, and update their progress as they read.