The document is a resume for Jaquaious "Jay" Little that summarizes his education and experience. He received a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Alabama focusing on operations management, and previously earned a Bachelor's in Computer Science. As an undergraduate, he conducted research on human-robot interaction and analyzed participant behavior. He also had internships at Lockheed Martin and Google where he worked on software engineering projects. The resume lists his technical skills and leadership experience in various student organizations, and honors that include Gates Millennium and Ron Brown scholarships.
1. EDUCATION
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Master’s in Business Administration – Operation Management (STEM Path) May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering May 2019
Minor: Civic Engagement & Leadership; GPA: 3.33/4.0; Honors College
EXPERIENCE
The University of Alabama, Department of Computer Science Tuscaloosa, AL
Undergraduate Research Assistant; Advisor: Chris Crawford Sept. 2017 – Present
• Development and implementation of human centered social robot system.
• Examination of adaptability, expressivity, and genuine interaction on human robot relationships.
• Gather and analyze behavioral data of participants’ interaction with the Cozmo robot.
Lockheed Martin Company (Sikorsky Aircraft) Stratford, CT
Software Engineering Intern | S-97 Raider & JMR Programs - Vehicle Mgt. System (VMS) Summer 2017
• Utilized modeling application and C programming to develop cockpit display symbology and weapons system
architecture, which preserved three months of program deadline and overall team efficiency.
• Formulated four version sets of lab implementations and checkouts after executing formal qualification tests.
• Designed model of test case scenarios to perform automated simulation of software testing procedures, prompting
a faster and more efficient method of collecting data and obtaining test results.
Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) Cambridge, MA
Google Generation Scholarship Recipient July 2016
• Gained instruction directly from Google engineers on coding fundamentals and application development.
• Designed an e-commerce web application in collaboration with a team; Developed user environment using CSS,
HTML, and Java Script, to enhance the customer experience.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Languages (order of proficiency): C, C++, HTML, Python, CSS, VHDL
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The SOURCE (Division of Student Involvement), Director of Partnerships and Engagement 17-18
The Blackburn Institute, 2017 Cohort 17-20
Housing & Residential Communities, Residential Advisor (Bryant Hall) 17-18
Student Government Association, Asst. Vice Pres. for Student Affairs, | First Year Council President 16-18
National Society of Black Engineers, Pre-College Initiative Chairman 16-18
SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS
• Gates Millennium Scholar - Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GMSP awards 1,000 students
annually and funds 10 years of education.
• Ron Brown Scholars Program (Captain) - Invitation-only professional development program for exceptional
African-American students. Awarded to top 5% of scholar applicants.
• 2016 Elks Most Valuable Student Top Male Scholar
• Microsoft Scholar; GE-Reagan Finalist; INROADS Scholar; UA Presidential and Engineering Scholar
• Publication: Little, Jay. Grown and Gone: Stories and tips to help you survive your first independent year of
college. Jackson, MS: Impact Learning Publications, 2017. Pg. 73-78.
INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Field Related: Association for Computing Machinery, IEEE, SWE, National Black MBA Association
Civic and Service: Collegiate 100 Black Men, Center for Service & Leadership, Black Student Union
2,000+ hours of civic and service work; ‘16 Presidential Volunteer Service Award; Sustained Dialogue - Facilitator
Director of Southern Scholars Initiative; College and Scholarship Seminar Facilitator
Jaquaious “Jay” Little
(662) 630-0703 • jlittle2@crimson.ua.edu • https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejaylittle
65 Whitfield Street, Artesia, MS 39736