Hi, I'm Andrew Woo.
I'm a Master's student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of '25, studying Computer Science with concentration in High Performance Computing. I received my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with Highest Honors from Georgia Tech in May of 2024, with threads in Systems Architecture and Information/Internetworks.
I am currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology, assisting in the advancement of research into satellite systems in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and developing simulations for satellites in cis-lunar and lunar orbit.
I'm passionate about edge-computing, embedded systems, systems architecture, and avionics.
I am currently...
- Working towards my Master's degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech.
- Working as a Graduate Research Assistant researching Satellite Constellations in LEO.
- Learning about High Performance Computing (CSE 6220)
- Learning about High Performance Computing Architecture (CS 6290)
- Learning about Binary Exploitation (CS 6265)
- Learning the electric guitar.
Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
August 2021 - May 2024
Concentration:
Systems Architecture & Information/Internetworks
Achievements:
VIP Program, Zell Miller Scholarship, Dean's List, Highest Honors
Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA
Master of Science in Computer Science
August 2024 - May 2025
Concentration:
High Performance Computing
Achievements:
N/A
Graduate Research Assistant
Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
Georgia Institute of Technology · Research Assistant
August 2024 - Present · 2 mos
Description:- Advancing research into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) & Lunar Orbit Satellite Orchestration.
- Conducting extensive literature review on existing research into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Orchestration and Lunar Orbit simulation.
- Implementing an application orchestration algorithm for satellite constellations based on ground availability, solar energy horizons and energy delivery budgets.
- Developing lunar orbit simulations for satellites to conduct path prediction and generate simulated energy data for lunar satellites.
Skills:
Research, Satellite Systems, Satellite Orchestration, Lunar Orbit Simulation, Python, GMAT
Data Center Operations Intern
Atlanta, GA · On-Site
Norfolk Southern · Intern
May 2024 - August 2024 · 4 mos
Description:- Worked at Norfolk Southern's production data center in Tucker, Georgia, assisting in daily operations to ensure zero downtime in production environments and consistent uplink to railroad and operations services.
- Decommissioned outdated servers and installed new devices as part of Norfolk Southern's data center refresh operations.
- Engineered and configured networking devices for remote field and railroad deployment and ensured seamless field operations by reconfiguring returned devices for recycling or reuse.
- Audited power and load distribution on servers to ensure balanced power usage across power distribution units.
- Automated Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric configuration with Python scripts, reducing manual configuration time by 80%, and documented Cisco APIC API endpoints to streamline future automation efforts.
- Audited the Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tool, ensuring near-100% accuracy across multiple data center domains and improving data integrity for critical infrastructure management.
Skills:
Software Development, Python, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Data Center Operations, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Software Engineer Intern
Atlanta, GA · On-Site
Publicis Sapient · Intern
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos
Description:- Worked as de facto lead backend engineer alongside four software engineering interns and two product management interns to develop a full-stack financial services application from the ground up.
- Architected the backend relational database in PostgreSQL using enhanced Entity-Relationship Diagrams and SQL.
- Developed and optimized the backend API using Python and FastAPI, ensuring seamless integration with the frontend.
- Designed a Generative AI chatbot in Python using Langchain and Vertex AI, enabling real-time stock and market data retrieval and financial portfolio management, and integrated it into the backend API.
- Collaborated with the front-end team to integrate the API, ensuring full functionality and optimal performance.
- Co-led the planning and execution of Intern Corporate Responsibility Day, coordinating activities and tasks for 35 interns.
Skills:
Software Development, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Generative AI, FastAPI, Langchain, Jira, Git
Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher
Suwannee, GA · Hybrid
Eye Level Learning Center · Teacher
Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Description:- Tutored K-12 math and introductory computer science to groups of up to 4 students.
- Planned and teaching individualized lessons based on each student’s capabilities and understanding.
- Taught math subjects from introductory level addition and subtraction to high school level algebra and calculus.
- Developed and taught a Python cirriculum, from basic programming control flow to game development using PyGame.
Skills:
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Mathematics Education, Computer Science Education, Python
Computer Science Tutor
Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
Self-Employed · Tutor
Sep 2020 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Description:- Tutoring computer science to students on request/appointment.
- 1 on 1 tutoring for students in high school and college based on individual need.
- Topics ranged from AP® Computer Science Principles to advanced college computer science courses.
Skills:
C++, Python, Java, Computer Organization, LC-3 Assembly, Data Structures, Algorithms