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Computer Science Senior and Research Assistant @ Merrimack College

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About Me

Hello, I'm Justin Featherstone, a 21 year old computer science senior at Merrimack College looking for a job in the field of computer science. I'm interested in software development, web development, and cybersecurity. I've worked on a variety of projects, including a mobile app for food insecurity assistance, a UNIX kernel level antivirus program, even an OCR document scanner using openCV and google's tesserect OCR engine.

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Skills

Technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life.

Frontend

JavaScript
React
React Native
Astro
Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js
Python
Java
FastAPI

Database & Tools

SQL
Git

DevOps & Security

Docker
Linux
CI/CD
Network Security

Development & AI

Web Development
Mobile Development
AI Training

Projects

01

NOVA Mobile App

NOVA is a mobile app that allows users to chat with an AI virtual assistant focusing on food and nutrition information, as well as assisting users with SNAP/WIC benefits.

React NativeNode.jsSQLFastAPI DevelopmentMobile DeploymentAI Training
02

Automated AI Grading System

The Automated AI Grading System is a system that allows instructors to automate the grading of entry level assignments automatically using AI. This is my current computer science capstone project for Dr Christopher Duston and the Physics/Astronomy Department.

ReactNode.jsFastAPI DevelopmentAI Training
03

OCR Document Scanner/ OpenCV PDF Parser

The OCR Document Scanner/ OpenCV PDF Parser is a java based system that allows users to scan documents and convert them to text using Tesserect OCR. This project also includes a PDF parser that allows users to parse PDF files and convert them to text. This project was created for a class project and was not used in a production environment.

JavaJava Swing UITesseract OCROpenCVVector Graphics
04

Kernel Level UNIX Antivirus CLI

The Kernel Level UNIX Antivirus CLI is a system that allows users to scan their system for viruses and malware. This project was created for a class project and was not used in a production environment. This project was created for a class project and was not used in a production environment.

CUNIXAntivirusMalware Detection
05

Three.js Solar System Visualization

The Three.js Solar System Visualization is a fully three dimensional to scale system that allows users to visualize and explore the solar system using Three.js and webGL. This project was created for a class project and was not used in a production environment.

Three.jsJavaScriptSystems SimulationRay Tracing/UV MappingWebGLRendering Pipeline

Experience

Research Assistant / Lead Developer

Merrimack College FJRAC

Jan 2025 - Present
  • Working with team of dietitians to develop a mobile app for food insecurity assistance
  • Developing and testing a mobile app for the Merrimack College community
  • Assisted with the running of feedback group studies for NOVA (Nutrition Oriented Virtual Assistant) mobile app
  • Deployed the NOVA mobile app to apple developer test flight program

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Merrimack College

2022 - 2026
  • 3.4 Cumulative GPA
  • 5x Dean's List
  • 2x President's List