refactor: major cv update

Author: Gerseneck

cv.pdf

@@ -112,31 +112,68 @@
 \end{tabularx}
 
 \section{Summary}
-Undergraduate Engineering student at Purdue University with a strong background in CS and computer related fields. Typically likes to solve real world problems through open collaboration with other peers. Loves to learn new methods and take new appoarches.
+Computer Engineering student at Purdue University with experience in systems programming, web development, and open-source collaboration. Built projects in C, Ruby on Rails, and Python, including a Game Boy emulator and event management platform. Interested in semiconductors, embedded systems, and developer tooling.
 
 \section{Education}
 
 \begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{@{}l X@{}}	
-    2025 - present & Undergraduate Engineering at \textbf{Purdue University} \\
+    2025 - present & Undergraduate Computer Engineering at \textbf{Purdue University} \\
     2021 - 2025 & West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School (Academic Honors Diploma) \\
 \end{tabularx}
 
+\section{Skills}
+
+\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{@{}l X@{}}
+    \textbf{Programming Languages} & Python, Java, C, Ruby, Lua, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, \& \LaTeX \\
+    \textbf{Frameworks} & Ruby on Rails, StimulusJS \\
+    \textbf{Tools/System} & Git, Vim, Bash, \& Linux \\
+    \textbf{Languages Spoken} &  English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Native) \\
+\end{tabularx}
+
 \section{Professional Experience}
 
 \begin{jobshort}{Internship at Sledgehammer Infosystems}{June 2023 - August 2023}
     \begin{itemize}
-        \item Learned to use the Ruby on Rails framework along with the MVC model of web apps
-        \item Hands on experience with working as an open source contributor
-        \item Developed robust skills with reading documentation and finding resources regarding new and unfamiliar tools
+        \item Contributed to Ruby on Rails web application development using MVC architecture
+        \item Collaborated in open-source development workflows using Git and issue tracking
+        \item Researched and integrated unfamiliar tools and libraries through technical documentation
     \end{itemize}
 \end{jobshort}
 
-\begin{jobshort}{Volunteering with Boys Organization for Student Services}{August 2021 - May 2024}
+\section{Projects}
+
+\begin{jobshort}{Game Boy Emulator \( \vert \) C}{\href{https://github.com/IEEE-C-Society-25-26/Game-Boy-Project}{https://github.com/IEEE-C-Society-25-26/Game-Boy-Project}}
     \begin{itemize}
-        \item Volunteered for several Food Finders, Toy Drives, and Concession Stands
+        \item Implemented CPU instruction handling and register logic for a Game Boy emulator written in C
+        \item Refactored subsystem interfaces to improve code maintainability
+        \item Authored technical documentation for emulator architecture and debugging workflows
+    \end{itemize}
+\end{jobshort}
+
+\begin{jobshort}{Gatherpack \( \vert \) Ruby on Rails}{\href{https://gatherpack.com}{https://gatherpack.com}}
+    \begin{itemize}
+        \item Developer of a people and event organization web app
+        \item Designed event scheduling subsystem supporting recurring events and calendar synchronization
+        \item Designed responsive UI components optimized for mobile devices
+        \item Developed scheduling and calendar subsystems for event coordination
+    \end{itemize}
+\end{jobshort}
+
+\begin{jobshort}{GreatStudier \( \vert \) Python}{\href{https://github.com/greatericontop/GreatStudier}{https://github.com/greatericontop/GreatStudier}}
+    \begin{itemize}
+        \item Developed an open source flashcard study command line application with a peer
+        \item Maintained and developed functionality for web scraping the contents for a study sets off of Quizlet
+        \item Wrote documentation and instructions regarding the usage and installation of the application
     \end{itemize}
 \end{jobshort}
 
+\begin{jobshort}{Translator For Open Source Projects}{\href{https://hosted.weblate.org/user/Gerseneck/}{https://hosted.weblate.org/user/Gerseneck/}}
+    \begin{itemize}
+        \item Contributed Simplified Chinese translations for System76 COSMIC DE, Fotema, Gaphor, Suroi, and other projects
+        \item Coordinated translation updates and managed localization feedback for open-source contributors
+    \end{itemize} 
+\end{jobshort}
+
 \section{Other Experiences/Achievements}
 
 \begin{jobshort}{Purdue Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Honors Society}{March 2026 - Present}
@@ -152,70 +189,35 @@ \section{Other Experiences/Achievements}
 \begin{jobshort}{FIRST Robotics Team 461}{August 2024 - May 2025}
     \begin{itemize}
         \item Created/Maintained the new team website (\href{https://github.com/frc461/website-2024}{https://github.com/frc461/website-2024})
-        \item Worked with student leadership to create a new Scouting System
-        \item Help manage and declutter the shop and working areas
+        \item Collaborated with team leadership to design a new scouting and match-analysis system
+        \item Maintained technical infrastructure and organized development resources for team operations
     \end{itemize}
 \end{jobshort}
 
 \begin{jobshort}{West Lafayette Hack Club}{August 2023 - May 2025}
     \begin{itemize}
         \item Executive Officer
-        \item Planned weekly meetings
+        \item Planned and led weekly meetings for 20+ club members
         \item Taught CS workshops at multiple Hackathons that influenced over 100+ middle school and high school students
-        \item Created/Maintained the website (\href{https://wl.hackclub.com/}{https://wl.hackclub.com})
+        \item Developed and maintained the team website using modern web technologies, improving communication and resource accessibility (\href{https://wl.hackclub.com/}{https://wl.hackclub.com})
     \end{itemize}
 \end{jobshort}
 
-\section{Projects}
-
-\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{ @{}l r@{} }
-    \textbf{Gatherpack} & \hfill \href{https://gatherpack.com}{https://gatherpack.com} \\[3.75pt]
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Developer of a people and event organization web app} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Extensively used Ruby on Rails framework with stimulus JavaScript framework to connect backend and front end} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Developed and improved many aspects of the user interface, including scaling for mobile devices} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Developed the calendar and many event related subsystems} \\
-\end{tabularx}
-
-\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{ @{}l r@{} }
-    \textbf{Translator For Open Source Projects} & \hfill \href{https://hosted.weblate.org/user/Gerseneck/}{https://hosted.weblate.org/user/Gerseneck/} \\[3.75pt]
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Provided and verified translations for Simplified Chinese for System76 COSMIC\texttrademark{} DE} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Provided translations for Apps like Fotema, Tempest, Gaphor, etc.} \\
-\end{tabularx}
-
-\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{ @{}l r@{} }
-    \textbf{Suroi Translator} & \hfill \href{https://github.com/HasangerGames/suroi}{https://github.com/HasangerGames/suroi} \\[3.75pt]
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Provided translations for Simplified Chinese along with 3 other translators for an open source web game} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Managed the group of Chinese translators and provided updates for new translatable strings} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Organized Chinese translation files and provided feedback for the translation system (request for new strings, langauge related features, etc.)} \\
-\end{tabularx}
-
-\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{ @{}l r@{} }
-    \textbf{GreatStudier} & \hfill \href{https://github.com/greatericontop/GreatStudier}{https://github.com/greatericontop/GreatStudier} \\[3.75pt]
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Developed an open source flashcard study command line application with a peer} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Maintained and developed functionality for web scraping the contents for a study set off of Quizlet} \\
-    \multicolumn{2}{@{}X@{}}{Wrote documentation and instructions reguarding the usage and installation of the application} \\
-\end{tabularx}
-
-
-\section{Skills}
-
-\begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{@{}l X@{}}
-    Bilingual &  English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Native) \\
-    Multimedia & Basic Video (Kdenlive) and Image (GIMP) Editing \\
-    Programming & Python, Java, Ruby (on Rails), HTML, some JavaScript, CSS, \& \LaTeX \\
-    Systems & Experienced with Linux and Unix-like environments/tools (e.g. Git, Vim, and other command line applications) \\
-\end{tabularx}
+\begin{jobshort}{Volunteering with Boys Organization for Student Services}{August 2021 - May 2024}
+    \begin{itemize}
+        \item Volunteered for several Food Finders, Toy Drives, and Concession Stands
+    \end{itemize}
+\end{jobshort}
 
 \section{Hobbies}
 
 \begin{itemize}
     \item Reading
-    \item Pondering Philosophical Questions/Personal Values
-    \item Playing Badminton
-    \item Solving Puzzles
+    \item Badminton
+    \item Puzzles
 \end{itemize}
 
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+% \center{\footnotesize Last updated: \today}
 
 \end{document}