Seth Gakwerere
Henrico
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UVA Computer Science lab
08.2024 - Current
- Built a machine learning model and linear algebra to encode animated 3D shapes into a shared space with text, images, and videos.
- Applied computer vision to analyze 3D point clouds and track how shapes move through space over time.
- Used techniques from linear algebra (e.g., matrix operations, embeddings) to map different data types into a comparable format.
- Enabled searching and identifying 3D animations based on short text (e.g., "a dog is running") or video clips, with zero-shot recognition of objects and actions.
Member
National Society of Black Engineers
08.2024 - Current
- Visited professional development workshops, networking events, and career fairs to enhance engineering skills and build industry connections.
- Engaged in technical seminars and discussions focused on innovation, diversity in STEM, and career advancement opportunities.
Mentor
Big Cats Mentorship Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided academic support to high school students, assisting with homework, test preparation, and effective study techniques.
- Fostered a supportive environment by guiding students in adjusting to high school, managing workloads, and setting academic goals.
- Developed communication and leadership skills by building rapport with mentees and tailoring mentoring strategies to individual needs.
- Collaborated with program staff to ensure mentee progress and address any challenges in transition to high school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2028
Timeline
Research Assistant
UVA Computer Science lab
08.2024 - Current
Member
National Society of Black Engineers
08.2024 - Current
Mentor
Big Cats Mentorship Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Virginia
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