Welcome, I'm David Thissen.

I'm a Computer Science Student.

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Name:

David Thissen

Location:

Arlington, Virginia

David Thissen
David Thissen
David Thissen

About Me

Computer Science student at the University of Delaware with a passion for data science and software development. When I'm not coding, you can find me working on projects with the Professional Computing Society or participating in hackathons.

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An emerging computer scientist and demonstrated self-starter with relevant and practiced technical skills seeking opportunities to tackle challenging research and business growth needs through data processing, analysis, and visualization by engaging and collaborating with motivated and results-seeking professionals.

Leadership & Achievements

Professional Computing Society

President & Founder

Professional Computing Society

September 2023 - Present

Founded and lead a student organization focused on collaborating and building real-world application projects, fostering innovation and hands-on experience among members. Guide teams in developing impactful projects, coordinating brainstorming sessions, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions addressing real-world challenges.

HenHacks Award

HenHacks 2025 Award Winner

Best Utilization of Gemini API

March 2025

Led the development of Nutrify, an innovative AI-powered nutrition tracking application that won recognition among over 1,000 participants for its creative use of the Gemini API. The project demonstrated exceptional technical implementation and user experience design.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Delaware

2023 - 2027

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages

PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptJavaCC++ASMRHTMLCSS

Development Tools

WebEzNode.jsReactGitSQLFlask

Core Competencies

Data AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentDatabase ManagementVersion ControlData StructuresAlgorithmsDocumentation

Projects

The future depends on what you do today.
- Mahatma Gandhi -
2025

CostCheck

A modern price-tracking dashboard using Next.js (React, TypeScript), integrating real-time grocery and household item price data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and USDA APIs. Key Features: • Real-time price data integration from BLS and USDA APIs • AI-powered recipe recommendations and grocery alternatives using OpenAI API • Smart cart analysis that suggests recipes and cost-effective alternatives • Responsive, user-friendly UI with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components • Dynamic tables and interactive charts • Live search and filter functionality • Serverless API routes for secure data aggregation
Tech Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, BLS API, USDA API, Tailwind CSS
CostCheck
2025

Nutrify

A sophisticated web application built with Flask and Python that helps users track their nutrient intake and achieve their dietary goals. The application leverages the Gemini API for advanced food image analysis, providing users with detailed nutrient information. Key Features: • AI-Powered Food Analysis using Gemini API • User Authentication System • Comprehensive Nutrient Tracking • Interactive Dashboard • Progress Monitoring
Tech Stack: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Gemini API, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQLite
Nutrify
2025

Career Cloud

An AI-powered career quiz application that helps users discover their ideal career path. Users answer a series of questions about their interests, skills, and preferences, and the AI algorithm provides personalized job recommendations based on their responses.
Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Express
Career Cloud
2024

MyNews

A news aggregation platform that uses AI to summarize and categorize news articles. Features include personalized news feeds, article summarization, and topic categorization.
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TensorFlow.js, News API, Tailwind CSS
MyNews