Jerry Onyango is a student at Pomona College in Claremont, CA, and a tech enthusiast deeply interested in the intricate connections between various fields, particularly the non-technical facets of technology. He possesses hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and its foundational language models, in addition to expertise in security and encryption, networking, databases, systems, and domain names. Jerry has collaborated with talented individuals, including graduates from MIT, Stanford, Harvard, and Columbia, on diverse projects and discussions that showcase his wide-ranging interests. He seeks to enhance understanding of how social relationships shape the tech industry and, conversely, how the pressures of the tech world influence social dynamics.
One of Jerry's first projects was a sentiment analyzer that he built using Python and knowledge of probability. This tool collects comments from the product section of a social media application and averages the sentiment scores for positivity, negativity, and neutrality. The primary goal of the tool was to enhance the overall performance of a product.
Jerry has been actively working on projects he intends to complete, hoping to collaborate with interested partners such as Musico. Musico is a music-sharing platform that allows users to share what they're currently listening to, comment on their own and others' posts, and share snippets of their favorite lyrics.
In collaboration with Russel Omosh, Jerry developed Optibike, a project designed to facilitate transportation on college campuses by incorporating trackers into bikes. This system designates specific locations for bike availability, making it more affordable for students and staff to navigate campuses throughout California.
Jerry's interest in security, particularly in the context of the growing fintech sector, prompted him to explore more secure methods for combating credit card theft. This research ultimately led to the implementation of credit card validation in Haskell, with assistance from Professor Chen at Pomona College.
If you're interested in exploring collaboration opportunities, I invite you to reach out to me directly. Whether you want to discuss a specific project or simply brainstorm ideas, I welcome all inquiries and am eager to engage in meaningful conversations about potential partnerships. Don’t hesitate to connect, especially if you share a similar vision or have a project idea in mind. Your insights could open the door to exciting possibilities that we can create together! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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