XR Symposium Presentation
Johns Hopkins University
Presented an educational workflow combining ParaView, virtual reality, model exoplanets, and student-built rovers.
BEN
ROSS
Incoming University of Maryland computer science freshman working across intelligent software, physical systems, and practical tools.
Poolesville, Maryland
ben.m.ross08@gmail.com
University of Maryland
B.S. Computer Science · Incoming Freshman
Beginning undergraduate study in computer science. Previously attended the Science, Math & Computer Science Magnet Program at Poolesville High School, with coursework including Analysis of Algorithms, AP Computer Science, and AP Statistics.
Large Language Model Fine-Tuning
Independent research
Developed a targeted Llama 3.1 fine-tuning method using Python, TensorFlow, CUDA, and Google Cloud compute.
Autonomous Blimp
Robotics & engineering
Designed and 3D-printed a lightweight gondola; built Raspberry Pi motor control, socket communication, and OpenCV waypoint detection.
Student Mental Health App
Product development
Core programmer on a student team iteratively building a React Native resource for high schools.
Personal LLM Assistant
AI automation
Built a self-hosted n8n and Ollama agent capable of working with Spotify and Notion through natural-language instructions.
Exoplanet Rover
Lead programmer
Developed navigation, sample collection, and camera systems for a rover traversing variable simulated terrain.
Home Media Server
Infrastructure
Designed a Docker-based streaming stack for a resource-constrained Raspberry Pi 3B+, including hardware acceleration.
Gene Data Representation
Data science & biology
Created scalable R visualizations for genome-wide association study data and helped integrate the work into a biology lesson.
Room Reservation System
Full-stack development
Gathered requirements and delivered a MongoDB-backed application for a school administrator using an iterative development process.