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etleyden/README.md

Hi there, I'm Ethan Leyden! πŸ‘‹

I'm a Software Engineer with a wide range of interests. I love building things that are both functional and creative, and challenging myself in my work every day.

🌟 Interests

  • Chess Engine: Currently developing a chess engine from scratch, for fun.
  • Web Development: My day job is full-stack web development with a focus on TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express, Postgres, and TypeORM. I thrive the most when I get to blend technical problem-solving with creative implementation.
  • AI/ML/NLP: While not actively working on projects in this space right now, I maintain a strong interest in machine learning and natural language processing from my academics.

πŸ”§ Tech Stack

I work across the full stack with a focus on modern web technologies:

  • Core: TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, React, Express, Postgres, TypeORM
  • Also Experienced With: Python, Java, C/C++, SQL, Swift, Common Lisp, PHP, Lua
  • Tools & Frameworks: pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, OpenCV, Bootstrap, SLURM
  • Platforms: Linux (Arch, Mint, Ubuntu), WordPress, Figma

πŸš€ Projects I've Built

  • Chess Engine: A chess engine built in C++. We'll see where this one takes me.
  • NFL Prediction Model: A machine learning project using Python and scikit-learn to analyze game data, achieving prediction accuracies of up to 59% with SVM.
  • React Color Picker: An intuitive front-end application exploring creative UI/UX patterns.
  • Face Detection Research: Investigated DIY home security feasibility using Raspberry Pi and OpenCV, focusing on AI accuracy and computational performance.
  • RVA Community Fridges: Capstone project using Raspberry Pi's to wirelessly monitor 15 community fridges across Richmond.

πŸ’‘ What Drives Me

I'm drawn to projects where technical challenges meet creative problem-solving. No matter the task, I enjoy the challenge of turning ideas into working software.

πŸ“« Let's Connect!

Feel free to send me an email or connect with me on LinkedIn.

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    Config files for my GitHub profile.

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  2. chess chess Public

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  3. nflscraper nflscraper Public

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  4. rpi-face-detection-research-project rpi-face-detection-research-project Public

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  5. react-color-picker react-color-picker Public

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  6. vcu-graduation-countdown vcu-graduation-countdown Public

    Per student request, a graduation countdown for May 8, 2025

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