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(916) 266-3894 | jason.michaeloff@gmail.com | San Luis Obispo, CA

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concentration

Major GPA: 4.0 | High School GPA: 4.55

Coursework

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks
  • Engineering Statistics

Technical Skills

  • Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • APIs
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Named Entity Recognition
  • Automated Video Analysis

Research & Experience

Emmy-Winning Digital Democracy Initiative (CalMatters / Cal Poly)

Student Researcher & Software Developer

Engineered named entity recognition and comprehensibility algorithms for an Emmy Award-winning digital democracy platform, and analyzed legislative and public hearing video feeds to extract structured data.

BigBrainJunction

Software Developer Volunteer

Developed software features and scalable application components for an education-focused nonprofit platform serving active users.

Higher Education AI Impact Study (Cal Poly Academic Senate)

Undergraduate Researcher

Evaluated the impact of AI technologies in higher education through faculty interviews and qualitative data analysis, then helped synthesize findings into policy recommendations.

Sage AI Tutor Project

AI Testing & Modeling Assistant

Assessed and improved AI tutoring models, prompt structures, and conversational flows to support Socratic learning.

Projects

Amazon-Sponsored Hackathon

Full-Stack Developer

Engineered a full-stack application within 72 hours, placing 3rd overall among competing teams evaluated by Fortune 500 judges.

KiroHacks (150-Participant Hackathon)

Full-Stack Developer

Designed and built a web application assisting asylum seekers with government forms using speech-to-text, real-time translation, and automated legal guidance.

Global Game Jam

Game Developer & Logic Lead

Created and published a complete video game with a team during a 48-hour international hackathon.

Leadership & Community Service

Computer Science & AI Association at Cal Poly

Director of Events and Finances

Helped lead technical workshops, networking events, campus hackathons, budget allocation, and corporate sponsor relations.

BSA Troop 80

Eagle Scout & Project Manager

Oversaw a 660-hour community service project and managed volunteer teams over two years.

Piano Instruction

Instructor

Mentored students for more than five years in music theory, performance, and technical proficiency.

Civic Advocacy & Community Engagement

Youth Advocate & Volunteer

Helped advocate for California legislation, coordinated refugee fundraising, and completed more than 500 community-service hours.

Awards & Scholarships

Received competitive merit-based scholarships and awards including the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Spirit of America Award, Boys/Girls State recognition, and California Scholarship Federation awards.