I'm a 3rd-year Computer Engineering student at Virginia Tech. My background drives my interest in creating technologies that enhance awareness and accessibility for diverse communities. I love tackling real-world problems through data analysis and predictive modeling. I’m big on continuously learning and building my skills, and believe taking initiative is key to growth. Currently, I'm focusing on building machine learning models and diving deeper into data science.
🔭 I’m Working To...
- Research community-oriented systems and technologies for equity and accessibility.
- Innovate privacy mechanisms for augmented reality (AR) eye-tracking applications.
📰 Check Out My Publications:
- Visceral Notices and Privacy Mechanisms for Eye Tracking in Augmented Reality, IEEE ISMAR 2025
- Technology Use in the Black Church: Perspectives of Black Church Leaders, CSCW 2024
📚 I'm Currently Learning About...
- Machine learning foundations: algorithms like K-Nearest Neighbors and Decision Trees, including model comparison, hyperparameters, and overfitting prevention
- Data prep and visualization: including cleaning data, identifying outliers, and using tools like NumPy, Pandas, and Seaborn
⚡ In My Free Time I...
- Explore music, volunteer, bake and hike!
Feel free to connect via LinkedIn, email me at nissiooto@vt.edu, or check out my Portfolio and DevPost.
| Project | Skills & Tech | Repo Link |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia – Facial Recognition | Python, TensorFlow, CNN, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Web Dev | Repo Link |
| Salesforce AI Sales Chatbot | Python, ChromaDB, FAISS, Vector DB, Gemini API, RAG | Repo Link |
| Vinyasa – Yoga Wellness App | ReactJS, Figma, CSS/HTML, UI/UX Design | Repo Link |
| Airbnb Review Score ML Pipeline | Python, Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT), GridSearchCV, Feature Engineering | Repo Link |
| Logistic Regression From Scratch | Python, NumPy, Newton–Raphson, Gradient Descent | Repo Link |
| Neural Network Sentiment Analysis | Python, Keras, TF-IDF, NLP, Text Classification | Repo Link |
| Handwritten Digit Classification CNN | Python, Keras, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Processing | Repo Link |
| Regression Model Comparison | Python, Scikit-Learn, Random Forest, Ensemble Methods | Repo Link |
| MIPS Processor Simulation | Verilog, Computer Architecture, Pipeline Design | Private Link |
| RGB Color Mixer (MSP432 Microcontroller) | Embedded C, Analog-to-Digital, Pulse-Width Modulation, LCD Graphics, Finite-State Machines | Private Link |
| Color Runner Game (MSP432 Microcontroller) | Embedded C, Game Dev, Collision Detection, Software Timers | Private Link |
More ML and Computer Engineering projects are available on my profile!
