JADON JONES
Computer Science Senior @ Michigan State University — building full-stack educational platforms with Python, Flask, React, and SQL.
Education
| School | Michigan State University |
| Degree | B.S. Computer Science, Concentration in Cybersecurity — Major GPA 4.0 |
| Dates | Aug 2024 – May 2027 (Dean's List) |
| Coursework | CSE 331 (Data Structures & Algorithms), CSE 325 (Computer Systems), CSE 335 (Object-Oriented Design), CSE 320 (Computer Organization & Architecture), STT 351 (Probability and Statistics) |
| School | Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center |
| Program | Advanced STEM Education Curriculum |
| Dates | Aug 2020 – May 2024 |
Experience
FULL-STACK SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING INTERN
PikinAI Educational Platform
May 2025 – Sep 2025
- Designed and launched a full-stack educational platform using Python, Flask, HTML/CSS, and responsive design, applying UI/UX principles to improve classroom usability.
- Built a MySQL database schema and deployed the app on Linux servers, achieving 99.9% platform availability.
- Co-developed a child-safe AI chatbot integrating the Gemini API with content-moderation filters.
- Contributed to agile processes — code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint planning — supporting international and multilingual users.
UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
MSU College of Engineering (Dr. Zhichao Cao)
Aug 2024 – May 2026
- Designed and deployed a CNN model in PyTorch and TensorFlow on Linux to analyze leaf water retention for precision-irrigation decisions.
- Optimized CNN architectures for real-time environmental data processing, reducing inference latency.
UNDERGRADUATE
LEARNING ASSISTANT
MSU College of Engineering (Dr. Iliya Miralavy)
Jun 2026 – Present
- Facilitated lab sessions and office hours for 100+ students on systems programming.
- Graded C assignments with feedback on memory management and systems design.
- Developed supplementary resources on process scheduling and virtual memory.
Projects
LITTLE BREAKCORE
BUDDY
Aug 2026 – Present
Drum-break onset analyzer with a little animated drummer that reacts to kick/snare/cymbal hits in real time — a Python desktop app and a JUCE/C++ VST3 plugin for FL Studio.
>> View ProjectANI2ANKI
Feb 2026 – Present
Automated tool for Japanese learners that extracts subtitle dialogue and timestamps from anime to generate comprehensive Anki flashcards.
>> View ProjectPIKINAI
May 2025 – Present
Full-stack educational platform solo-founded with Python and Flask. Uses the Gemini API for child-safe AI interaction.
>> View ProjectSPARTANOID
Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
Cross-platform brick-breaker-style game built with a student Agile team using C++ and wxWidgets, with custom physics and collision detection.
SOCCER TARGET
SIMULATOR
Dec 2023 – Present
Arduino-based reactive target system using vibration sensors to trigger real-time LED visual feedback, with sub-100ms latency.
Awards & Involvement
🏆 1ST PLACE —
EMU PROGRAMMING
2023 High School Computer Programming Competition at Eastern Michigan University.
🏆 ACSL CHAMPION
2x 1st Place Teams, American Computer Science League.
🎗️ NSBE MEMBER
National Society of Black Engineers.