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Software Developer

Aiden Carrera

Computer Science student and software developer building web applications, audio software, AI projects, and interactive experiences.

Education

Oklahoma State University, Honors College

Stillwater, OK

B.S. in Computer Science

Expected December 2026

GPA

3.9

Coursework

Data StructuresOperating SystemsSoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence

Honors

  • President's Honor Roll: 5 semesters (2023-2026)
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship - OSU Academic Excellence Supplemental Award

Selected Projects

AI Piano MIDI Generator

Built a transformer-based MIDI generation system in Python and PyTorch, trained on 289 performances and more than 2.8 million note, timing, velocity, and sustain tokens.

PythonPyTorchMIDIGenerative AI

Stillwater Pulse

Co-developed an AI-assisted event discovery platform with Next.js, FastAPI, Gemini, and ElevenLabs. Won Best Theme and Best Use of ElevenLabs at Hack OKState '25.

Next.jsFastAPIGeminiElevenLabs

Cyberlock Senior Capstone

Developed real-time multiplayer, combat, and AI-driven NPC systems for a full-stack cyberpunk RPG using React, Express, FastAPI, Socket.IO, and ChromaDB.

ReactExpressFastAPISocket.IOChromaDB

Olo EQ Audio Plugin

Built a three-band parametric equalizer in C++ and JUCE with VST3, AU, and standalone support. Moved filter design outside the audio thread to prevent per-block allocations.

C++JUCEVST3AU

OpenGL Audio Visualizer

Created a real-time 3D audio visualizer in C++ and OpenGL using FFT frequency analysis to drive reactive geometry, lighting, color, and animation.

C++OpenGLFFT

Experience & Leadership

Organist

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Tulsa, OK

  • Provide live music weekly and coordinate with other musicians for services and performances.

June 2023 - Present

Performer & Event Organizer

SUAB / OSU Jazz Band / Release Radar

  • Help organize and execute SUAB campus events with 100+ student participants.
  • Perform in OSU Jazz Band concerts and coordinate musicians for Release Radar jam sessions.

2024 - Present

Keyboardist

The Cavaliers (2024) / Resistance Indoor Percussion

  • Toured nationally with The Cavaliers and performed at major Drum Corps International competitions.
  • Serve on Resistance's leadership team, helping lead rehearsals and prepare for competition.

2022 - Present

Front of House

Hideaway Pizza

Bixby, OK

  • Trained new team members and supported front-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant.

July 2021 - Aug 2023

Skills

Languages

TypeScript, Java, C++, Python, C#

Development

React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, FastAPI, PyTorch, JUCE, OpenGL

Tools & Data

Git, Docker, CMake, GitHub Actions, MariaDB, ChromaDB