Urban Halpern

Interests

Data Science , Machine Learning , Programming , Game Development

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Javascript, Python, LaTex, R

Toolsets/OS: Windows, Unix, Microsoft Excel, Git/GitHub, Vim

Education

University of Hawaii at Hilo, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science

2020 - 2022

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Fall, 2024)

2022 - Present

Work

Research Assistant, UH Hilo

Conducted research in the field of human-in-the-loop machine learning.

  • Created an evaluator tasked with keeping track of the effect that the AI had on annotation efficiency
  • Visualized the total actions and change in actions done by the user
  • Refractored old code and fixed any bugs that were found

2021

Remodel Associate, Walmart

  • Assisted in remodeling the store by dismantling old fixtures and replacing them with updated models.
  • Fixtures ranged from shelves, counters, warehouse steel, cash registers, and television displays
  • Supported regular store functions such as stocking freight and assisting customers around the store

2023

Activities

Member, Hilo High Key Club

Participated in a multitude of service projects over the course of two years for a total of over 100 service hours.

  • Provided relief for people affected by the 2018 Puna Eruption
  • Helped with a Keiki Shopping day to provide cheap second hand items for kids in need

2018 - 2020