Cory Nelson

Portfolio

About

I am a software engineer and IT professional based out of Nashville, Tennessee. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021, where I majored in Computer Science with a minor in Political Science.

Coding has captivated me from a young age. I first learned to code following early Flash tutorials on Newgrounds. This evolved into developing text-based adventure games, laying the foundation for my enduring passion for development. Over the years, that passion has guided me toward a path of continous learning.

I am on the lookout for a forward-thinking organization that fosters professional growth while providing opportunities to engage with impactful projects. I am driven by the belief that technology can shape a better future for individuals and communities alike.

Resume

Passionate developer, committed to lifelong learning. Constantly seeking to acquire fresh skills and innovative problem-solving approaches. With a decade-long journey as a hobbyist game developer, I've orchestrated and guided student projects, hackathon teams, and a university game design club. Eager to advance my skills and contribute to technology that enhances lives and fosters engaging experiences.

Skills

Languages

Python
Java
C++
C#
HTML
CSS
Javascript

Tools & Frameworks

Unity
Bootstrap
Node
Spring
Git
Phaser

Education

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Graduation Date: December 2021
Minor: Political Science

Notable Coursework

Software Engineering
Computer Languages: Java
Neural Nets
Political Science Research Methods
Political Campaign Management

Student Organizations

Sandbox

President (Fall 2017-Fall 2021)

Admin of MTSU Creates, a Wordpress blog showcasing the work of student artists.
Hosted workshops to teach programming fundamentals to students from non-technical backgrounds.
Constructed and maintained an arcade booth utilizing a Raspberry Pi.
Mobilized student developers to attend hackathons and explore personal projects.

VR/AR Club

Treasurer (2018)

Performed testing on VR Equipment in collaboration with university Interactive Media department.
Explored Unity Game Development with the Google VR SDK

Other Student Activities

Developed project that won Second Place for the Hacker's Choice award at HackMT 2018
Won first place in Spring 2019 MTSU Computer Science Connections Programming Contest
Member of University Writing Center Creative Writing Group (2019)
Senator for Student Government Association (Spring 2019)

Additional Trainings

Votebuilder 101
NDTC

Work History

CPI Card Group

Technical Specialist (Jun 2023-Present)

Provided technical support for a SaaS Instant Issuance Solution, resolving over 1000 tickets in my first year of employment.
Owned operations and client/reseller relations regarding warranty extensions, facilitating over $400,000 in executed warranty extensions
Served as direct support contact for internal account management team and accounting/billing team
Provided quality assurance of internal tooling and process improvements.

Nashville Zoo

Guest Service Associate (May 2023-Present)

Provided excellent customer service in a role requiring wearing many hats.
Provided training for new hires on daily operation of attractions and animal contact.
Assisted in educating zoo guests regarding wildlife and organization initiatives.

DataQuest

Java Web Developer (Sept. 2022-Dec. 2022)

Performed Full-Stack Development using Spring Boot and JSP
Designed functional web pages using the PrimeFaces framework
Collaborated with the Business Analyst team to meet and assess project goals.
Performed troubleshooting for web development projects.
Performed Data retrieval and data manipulation using MYSQL and DB2.

Scientific Games

Data Center Technician (Jun. 2022-Sept. 2022)

Analyzed report data to identify processing errors
Maintained backups of client databases and critical files.
Monitored logs and inputs to ensure procedures followed correctly.
Perform routine maintenance on computer systems.

Target

Tech Consultant (Oct. 2019 - Jun. 2022)

Provided tech support for Android & iOS devices.
Required to maintain high level of product knowledge for consumer tech.
Performed daily retail operations, including collaboration with asset protection team.

Middle Tennessee State University

Audio-Visual Technician (Aug. 2018-May 2019)

Provided live in-person support of AV equipment during events.
Performed overnight setup of AV equipment and testing of systems.

Internships

Rutherford County Democratic Party

Data & Political Analyst Intern (Jan. 2022 - Jun. 2022)

Performed analysis of past election data to make predictions for the 2022 election cycle.
Utilized Votebuilder to predict areas of high candidate support.
Provided direct support to candidate canvassing efforts through cutting turf.