Portrait

Nataniel Farzan

About

Education

  • Chapman University '26
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minors: University Honors Program, Documentary Film

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Fowler School of Engineering | Chapman University | Jan. 2023 - Jul. 2024

  • Visualizing Transaction-Level Modeling Simulations of Deep Neural Networks

Student Processing Assistant

Office of Admissions | Chapman University | Aug. 2022 - Jan. 2023

Digital Media Intern

Studio 701 Digital Media Internship | Poway Unified School District | Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022

Skills

Technical

Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • C/C++
  • SQL
  • Bash
  • LaTeX
  • HTML/CSS

Libraries

  • Matplotlib
  • Tkinter
  • OpenCV
  • Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX)
  • OpenAI Whisper
  • Ollama

Tools

  • Linux
  • Git
  • GNU Debugger (GDB)
  • GNU Make
  • Arduino
  • Aider
  • Autodesk Fusion 360

Professional

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Project management

Certifications

  • LFS116: PyTorch and Deep Learning for Decision Makers (August 2024)
  • LFD110: Introduction to RISC-V (May 2024)
  • LFD116: Software Engineering Basics for Embedded Systems (January 2024)

Extracurriculars

Clubs

  • President, Computer Science Club (2024 - 2025)
  • Secretary, Computer Science Club (2023 - 2024)
  • Member, ISCO: Iranian Student Cultural Organization (Fall 2023 - Present)

Student Government Association

  • Senator, Fowler School of Engineering (2024 - 2025)

Awards

  • Goldwater Scholarship, Nominee (Spring 2024)
  • Chapman University Provost List (Fall 2022 - Spring 2024)
  • Hack WashU Hackathon, Security Track Winner (October 2022)
  • All-American High School Film Festival, Official Selection (October 2022)
  • Hacker's Choice Award, UCSD TritonHacks Hackathon (June 2021)

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Creative Portfolio

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