Hello!
A few of my creative endeavors.
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Connect 4 AI
Connect 4 AI is a Python project developed for an Intelligent Systems class. It uses minimax/alpha-beta pruning algorithms to create an intelligent agent capable of playing Connect 4 almost perfectly against another player or itself. Performance at different depth levels to improve move quality/speed.
IoT Mailbox
SmartMail is an IoT device using HTML/CSS, PHP + MariaDB & Arduino IDE. It features a responsive web dashboard for mailbox control and status updates, an ESP8266 Arduino board for servos + PIR sensor detection, and a MariaDB database on a Raspberry Pi for storing timestamps and device data.
Air Quality App
MOPS Air is an Android app built with Java, Kotlin, and the Android SDK. It enables real-time air quality monitoring with an interactive Google Maps SDK map to show sensor locations, detailed chart visualizations via third-party libraries, and a user-friendly interface designed with UX/UI collaboration.
BeeWise Parking App
BeeWise Parking App is an Android project built with Java, PHP, and XML. Developed in a team of three, the app communicates with a web service to GET/POST data to a database, demonstrating full integration between a mobile frontend and backend service. This project strengthened my skills in Android Studio development, web service communication, and database interaction.
Pi Thermometer
Raspberry Pi Temperature & Humidity Monitor is an IoT project built with Raspberry Pi + Python, and GPIO peripherals. It connects a temperature/humidity sensor, servo, and buzzer to monitor room temperature, adjust a servo indicator, and provide audio cues for new readings. This project introduced me to sensor integration on the Raspberry Pi and laid the foundation for future IoT systems with web dashboards.
Job Tracker
JobTracker is a full-stack web application built with Java & Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and React + TailwindCSS. It features a RESTful API with full CRUD operations using Spring Data JPA, a Dockerized PostgreSQL database for environment-based configurations, and a responsive frontend designed with TailwindCSS.
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A bit about me.
Hello World! I’m Jim Collado, a focused and quick-learning graduate in Computer Science with experience in Java, Python, and C. I’ve built projects spanning mobile apps, web services, and IoT devices during my time at Baldwin Wallace.
I bring strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, and I’m eager to contribute to meaningful projects while continuing to grow technically.
Highlights
- Explored diverse areas of computer science and programming
- Developed web apps, mobile apps, and IoT devices as projects
- Hands-on experience with algorithms, data structures, and systems
- Progressively tackled larger and more complex software challenges
Background
Education
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH
Aug. 2020 – May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
- Focused on software development, algorithms, and systems design
- Hands-on projects: web apps, IoT devices, and mobile applications
- Strong foundation in mathematics and problem solving
Technical Skills
My Toolkit
Languages
Java, Python, C, JavaScript, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, SQL
Frameworks
Spring Boot, React, TailwindCSS, Jetpack (AndroidX)
Databases
PostgreSQL, MariaDB
Developer Tools
Git, GitHub, Docker, IntelliJ, VS Code, Android Studio
Concepts
Full-Stack Development, REST APIs, Backend Development, IoT, Database Management, OOP, Software Testing & Debugging, Data Structures & Algorithms, Web & Mobile Development