Bryan Jones
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About Me
Hi, I'm Bryan Jones, a hardworking and enthusiastic computer science student pursuing both an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science at George Mason University through the Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's program.
I am passionate about programming, problem-solving, and exploring advanced topics like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Currently, I'm gaining hands-on experience through multiple internship roles in software engineering, data analysis, and cybersecurity mentoring, applying my technical skills to real-world challenges while building a career in software engineering.
My experience spans multiple areas including full-stack development with .NET and JavaScript, computational modeling and data analysis, cybersecurity mentoring, AI research, and technical support. I've had the privilege of working with organizations like Availity, Innovative Reasoning LLC, 22nd Century Technologies, MIT, CodePath, and various other tech companies, gaining diverse perspectives on the industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, playing soccer, basketball, and chess, as well as working on tech-related projects and participating in hackathons like PatriotHacks and HackOverflow.
Technical Skills
Data Science & Analytics
Experience with data analysis, visualization, and machine learning for predictive modeling and business insights.
Cybersecurity
Knowledge of network security, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and SOC operations.
Artificial Intelligence
Experience with AI/ML models, bias research, generative AI, and prompt engineering.
Software Engineering
Full-stack development, database design, systems programming, and software architecture.
Education
George Mason University
May 2025 – May 2027M.S. in Computer Science (Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's)
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George Mason University
Jan 2024 – May 2026B.S. in Computer Science
GPA: 3.66// Relevant Coursework
Northern Virginia Community College
May 2022 – Dec 2023A.S. in Computer Science
GPA: 3.87// Relevant Coursework
// Extracurricular Activities
GMU Computer Science Club
Participate in coding challenges, software development workshops, peer learning sessions, and stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
Hackathons
Active participant in competitive programming events:
- HackOverflow 2024
- PatriotHacks 2024
- PatriotHacks 2023
Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Sept 2025 – May 2026Availity · Jacksonville, Florida
- Develop, test, and deploy software applications using .NET backend and JavaScript frontend in an agile development environment with Azure DevOps.
- Work on assigned tickets and features for Availity's healthcare engagement platform using Visual Studio and Azure cloud services.
- Gain hands-on experience with Azure cloud platform, DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and healthcare standards including HIPAA and EDI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Product and QA teams to deliver high-quality features through code reviews and sprint ceremonies.
Computational Modeling Data Analyst Intern
June 2025 – May 2026Innovative Reasoning LLC · Stafford, Virginia
- Perform data analysis, simulation modeling, and risk assessment for Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration.
- Develop computational models and perform statistical analysis to inform military strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations to present analytical findings to senior military leadership and stakeholders.
Summer Intern
June 2025 – July 202522nd Century Technologies, Inc. · McLean, Virginia
- Gained strategic insights from industry experts on cutting-edge technologies and business operations across multiple specialized fields.
- Led development of innovative product/service solutions through collaborative cross-functional team project.
- Delivered high-impact presentation of strategic recommendations to executive leadership team.
Tech Fellow — CYB102: Intermediate Cybersecurity
May 2025 – Aug 2025CodePath · San Francisco, California
- Mentored 30+ students in intermediate cybersecurity topics including network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
- Provided technical support and career guidance to students, improving course completion rates and skill development.
- Facilitated weekly office hours and review sessions to reinforce security concepts and assist with project troubleshooting.
Research Assistant
July 2024 – Aug 2024Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) · Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Contributed to LLM research on "AI Bias" for evaluating the role and efficiency of AI-ML models in medical diagnosis.
- Analyzed the impact of language diversity and query formulation on the effectiveness of AI in medical diagnostics.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to identify and mitigate biases in AI-ML models, improving accuracy and fairness in healthcare.
Technical Support Specialist Intern
Mar 2024 – May 2024Prince William County Schools · Gainesville, Virginia
- Assisted students, teachers, and staff on-site with hardware and software issues at one or more PWCS locations.
- Gained hands-on experience in IT support and contributed to the efficient operation of the school's technology infrastructure.
Administrative Assistant
Aug 2022 – Dec 2023MEBS Global Reach · Chantilly, Virginia
- Maintained positive customer relationships and always provided excellent customer assistance.
- Ensured all communications are consistent with the company's mission and values.
- Responsible for day-to-day warehouse management.
Projects
Full-stack conversational AI web application featuring a pug-themed personality chatbot powered by Llama 3.3 via Groq API. Implements real-time web search integration for current events detection, conversation history management with Zustand, mood-based animated UI responses, and PWA support for mobile installation.
- Pug-themed personality chatbot powered by Llama 3.3
- Real-time web search integration for current events
- Conversation history management with Zustand
- Mood-based animated UI responses
- PWA support for mobile installation
Full-stack web application for warehouse space optimization featuring a multi-constraint allocation algorithm, Excel data import/export, interactive Chart.js visualizations, and production deployment with nginx. Implements height-first optimization considering floor area, ceiling height, floor strength, climate control, and space utilization factors.
- Multi-constraint allocation algorithm
- Excel data import/export functionality
- Interactive Chart.js visualizations
- Production deployment with nginx and Docker
Intelligently matches employees to projects based on skills and availability, featuring employee/project management, workload optimization, and automated team assignment recommendations.
- Intelligent employee-to-project matching
- Skills-based allocation algorithms
- Workload optimization and balancing
- Automated team assignment recommendations
Collects news articles on topics you choose and uses AI to create easy-to-read summaries, identify key points, and show whether coverage is positive or negative through simple charts. Completed as part of Google Gen AI Intensive Course Kaggle capstone project.
- Automated news collection and analysis
- AI-powered sentiment analysis
- Data visualization and reporting
- Real-time topic monitoring
Java-based application that allows users to manage their academic courses and calculate their cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale with an intuitive interface.
- Course management system
- GPA calculation algorithms
- Data persistence
- User-friendly interface
This portfolio site — a personal website to showcase my professional profile, skills, education, work experience, and projects with a modern, responsive hacker-themed design.
- Responsive single-page design
- Canvas particle animation
- Dark/light mode toggle
- Smooth scroll navigation
Certifications
- Completed AWS Cloud Computing and Generative AI certifications with hands-on experience in core AWS services and AI technologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cloud infrastructure and AI application development through virtual labs and practical assessments.
- Gained foundational expertise in cloud architecture, security, and AI/ML concepts including prompt engineering and responsible AI practices.
- Studied Blue Team defense strategies, including SOC operations and endpoint security.
- Gained experience with SIEM tools, network monitoring, and vulnerability detection.
- Learned incident response techniques and threat intelligence using the ATT&CK framework.
- Explored foundational models, prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector databases.
- Learned to build AI agents and apply MLOps practices for Generative AI using Vertex AI.
- Completed a Kaggle capstone project (News Topic Analyzer) to apply Gen AI concepts in a real-world scenario.
- Completed foundation-level AI training covering fundamental concepts and industry applications across various sectors.
- Explored HP's AI narrative, portfolio offerings, and comprehensive value proposition in the artificial intelligence marketplace.
- Learned how to leverage HP Amplify Data Insights to identify growth opportunities and enhance business outcomes for partners.
- Analyzed NYC OpenData transportation data to create data-driven insights for road safety.
- Gained skills in Python, data cleaning, time series and geospatial analysis, and data visualization.
- Developed analytical models and data stories to support real-world decision-making.
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Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and potential collaborations in software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
bryansjones04@gmail.com
Best for professional inquiriesPhone
703-843-4833
Available Mon–Frilinkedin.com/in/bryanstanley05
Professional networkingGitHub
github.com/bryanstanleyyy
View code & projects// Current Status
Available for Opportunities
Actively seeking internships and full-time positions in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
Expected graduation: May 2026 (B.S.) / May 2027 (M.S.)
Ready to Collaborate?
Let's build something great together. Reach out and I'll get back to you soon.