Background
Computer Science candidate at Kennesaw State University (August 2022 – December 2026), based in Atlanta, GA. Coursework includes Data Structures, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Algorithm Analysis, Deep Learning.
About Imani
Software engineer, builder, and Computer Science candidate at Kennesaw State University.
Software engineer, builder, and Computer Science candidate at Kennesaw State University (December 2026). I work across software engineering, AI/ML, and cybersecurity — shipping systems that hold up in production, from Next.js products to Sentinel pipelines.
Atlanta, GAKennesaw State University
Discovering programming
The earliest documented teaching role on the résumé is Coding Instructor at Lutheran Service School (August 2021 – July 2022), mentoring students in Python — including learners with limited English.
Teaching and mentorship
Mentored 25 students in Python at Lutheran Service School in Clarkston, GA, using projects to build problem-solving and independent coding skills.
Engineering approach
Work is tied to a metric: ServiceNow backlog 80% → 20%, UpCancer throughput +15% and latency +20%, TrueSpice load time −30%, DevDash reporting time −80%, Sentinel ingestion validated with KQL schema checks.
Life outside code
The Gallery documents training, cars, and the road — original photographs, not stock.
Journey
2021
Began teaching Python
Coding instructor at Lutheran Service School in Clarkston, GA.
2022
Began Computer Science degree
Started the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program at Kennesaw State University.
2024
First software engineering internship
Python and TypeScript microservices at UpCancer.
2025
Web, AI, and enterprise IT
TrueSpice, Headstarter AI, then Wellstar ServiceNow platforms.
2026
Cybersecurity experience and expected graduation
Shaw Industries Sentinel co-op; degree expected December 2026.
Community
- IEEE Computer Society
- SHPE
- KSU AI Club
- KSU ColorStack
Interests
TrainingAutomotiveTravel photography
From photographs in the Gallery.
Values
Curiosity
I learn by building — coursework in ML and deep learning, five Headstarter AI systems, and 6× hackathon wins.
Reliability
The work I put my name on has a metric: latency, backlog, load time, or ingestion accuracy.
Impact
I want the next role to use software, AI, or security to remove real operational drag.
Life in snapshots
