Cody Torres

Interests

Computer Science Education , Cybersecurity , Fighting Games

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

M.D., Computer Science - Security Science (expected Spring, 2027)

2023 - Present

Work

Team Member, Popeyes

Worked service, such as at the front counter or in the drive-thru

  • Handling multiple tasks at once, such as talking to a drive-thru customer while bagging an order
  • Communicating with customers who may not understand pricing or serving details
  • Coordinating with other team members to efficiently get orders out
  • Perservering through long shifts and late nights

2022 - 2023

Teacher/Kumu, Nā Pua No'eau

manoa.hawaii.edu/nhss/engage/npn/

Computer Science instructor for the Summer Institute program

  • Preparing a curriculum that integrates Native Hawaiian culture and history into computer science
  • Leading coding lessons for students from middle to high school
  • Supervising the students and ensuring good behavior and encouraging learning opportunities
  • Developing a video to showcase what the students have learned alongside their favorite projects

2024 - 2024

Activities

President, ICSpark

icspark.github.io

Leading ICSpark, a coding mentorship organization

  • Scheduling and facilitating officer meetings, ensuring minimal downtime
  • Networking with other organizations and seeking collaboration opportunities
  • Representing the organization and spreading its purpose and goals
  • Mentoring students in web development

2023 - Present

Awards

UH Manoa Merit Scholarship, State of Hawaii

Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen and continuing students who complete a rigorous high school curriculum with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at a Hawai'i public school.

2023-Present

References

Available upon request