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Samuel Nelson

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Hi, I’m Samuel Nelson, a passionate computer science student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I enjoy leading Agile teams and developing scalable software solutions that solve real-world problems.

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Hi, I’m Samuel Nelson, a passionate computer science student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I enjoy leading Agile teams and developing scalable software solutions that solve real-world problems. Over the past few years, I’ve gained hands-on experience in software consulting, teaching systems programming, and building full-stack web applications and machine learning projects.

I love working on innovative projects that challenge me to optimize performance and security. Whether I’m mentoring students in C programming or tuning machine learning models for land-use classification, I bring enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit to every task. I’m always eager to connect, learn, and contribute to exciting software development opportunities.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AmharicAdvanced
  • JavaneseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics

Work experience· 4 roles

Computer Systems Teaching Assistant · University of MinnesotaMay 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos

Mentored 100+ students in C programming and Linux development, emphasizing memory safety, low-level debugging (GDB), and performance-aware design. Taught systems-level topics including heap/stack memory layout, threading models, and compiler toolchains (GCC, Makefile), reinforcing core principles behind modern OS and trading system architectures.

Computer Systems Teaching Assistant · University of MinnesotaMay 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos

Mentored 100+ students in C programming and Linux development, emphasizing memory safety, low-level debugging (GDB), and performance-aware design. Taught systems-level topics including heap/stack memory layout, threading models, and compiler toolchains (GCC, Makefile), reinforcing core principles behind modern OS and trading system architectures.

Freelance Software Consultant · Self-EmployedMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Led a 3-person Agile team to deliver a client-facing platform supporting $500K+ in revenue, operating under short iteration cycles and evolving requirements. Scoped, prioritized, and estimated features weekly using Jira, designed UI/UX with Figma, and ensured smooth delivery across the software lifecycle. Optimized data flows and page load times with efficient templating and caching, reducing bounce rates by ~30%.

Freelance Software Consultant · Self-EmployedMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Education

Bachelor’s · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities2021 – 2025
Bachelor’s · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities2021 – 2025

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