Layne Hunt
I'm Layne Hunt, a motivated and innovative software engineer with a knack for solving complex problems. With a constant drive to learn and adapt, I specialize in crafting scalable, user-centric applications.
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
B.A. in Computer Science / Minor in Business
Graduation: May 2026
Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0
Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, MA
2018 - 2021
Experience
Comcast / Freewheel, Boulder, CO (Software Engineering Intern)
Summer 2024
- Added backend logging capabilities using C++ to provide more detailed and actionable debug responses.
- Updated and modernized the internal debugger tool, including designing and implementing a new UI.
- Utilized version control systems Git and Github to manage source code changes during development cycles.
- Collaborated with other developers on projects in an Agile environment.
Shift Admin Software, Columbia, SC
Operations Intern | 2020 - 2022
- Implemented a secure online document management system, increasing company-wide efficiency by 50%.
- Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the company’s physical contractual agreements with hospitals and private healthcare providers.
Projects
Sentiment Analysis & Stock Data Correlation
Boulder, CO | Winter 2024
- Leveraged Python and NLP to scrape and analyze news articles, extracting sentiment scores and key insights.
- Correlated sentiment analysis results with historical stock data, uncovering patterns between market trends and media sentiment.
- Designed scripts to process, clean, and visualize large datasets, yielding actionable insights and observations.
Portfolio
Andover, MA/Boulder, CO | 2022 - Present
- Employed JavaScript, HTML, and CSS within a Firebase project to develop a low-friction art portfolio website.
- Boosted overall client engagement, leading to a 100% increase in art sales.
- Visit website at laynehunt.com.
New York Times Mock Website
Boulder, CO | Winter 2024
- Designed and built a professional, fully functional replica of the New York Times website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Created a centralized platform to display personal projects and classmates’ final projects, ensuring seamless navigation.
4rked Recipe Database
Upcoming | Spring 2025
- Developing a comprehensive recipe database with advanced search and filtering capabilities.
- Implementing user authentication and personalized recipe recommendations using machine learning algorithms.
- Integrating third-party APIs for ingredient sourcing and nutritional information.
Skills
C++
Proficient
Swift
Proficient
React
Intermediate
Python
Intermediate
Flask
Intermediate
Git
Intermediate
Bazel
Intermediate
HTML, CSS
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
Relevant Coursework
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Completed
- Introduction to CyberSecurity for a Converged World - Completed
- Fundamentals of Human Computer Interaction - Completed
- Computer Systems - Completed
- Software Development Methods and Tools - Completed
- Introduction to Data Science with Probability and Statistics - Completed
- Algorithms - Completed
Honors & Awards
- Chancellor’s Scholarship: Awarded for outstanding academic achievement
- Women In Engineering Scholarship: Awarded for excellence within the engineering school (2022 & 2023)