Ethan Villalovoz

Undergraduate Research Assistant at WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Pullman, Washington, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      Doppa Laboratory

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • STEP Intern
      • May 2023 - Aug 2023

      Google Core • Accomplished development of 5 statistics collection jobs for pending queues within the team’s internal database using C++ and SQL, optimizing cost expenditures, and providing clients with valuable insights. • Achieved remarkable efficiency by conducting incremental job sampling, scaling from 1% to 100% of the database in under 4 hours—decreasing anticipated run-time by 66% and enhancing overall process effectiveness. • Developed dynamic graphs to empower clients with real-time monitoring and analysis of outputs from stats collection jobs, utilizing expertise in HTML and a SQL-like language to enhance data visualization and insights. • Implemented a real-time statistics feature on the client dashboard, providing clients with up-to-date visibility into pending queue messages, utilizing HTML and a SQL-like language to enhance data presentation and accessibility. • Participated in enlightening company-hosted leadership speaking events, contributing to insights into professional development and effective leadership strategies. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - May 2023

      CASAS: Center for Advanced Studies in Adaptive Systems• Executed comprehensive analysis of sensor data from smart homes, with a focus on identifying pertinent movements for participants with cognitive health disabilities, enhancing data-driven insights.• Explored and pioneered the potential of ecological momentary assessments (EMA) through in-depth study of smartwatch data, laying the foundation for real-time prediction of emotional and psychological states.

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Guided 17 students in learning introductory programming and computer science concepts through leading weekly lab sessions and providing effective office hours support, nurturing their foundational understanding.• Enhanced student mastery of programming principles by offering comprehensive feedback and evaluation on assignments, projects, and coursework, elevating their learning outcomes.• Delivered clear instruction on programming languages, leveraging expertise in C/C++, and utilizing development environments like Visual Studio (Windows), Xcode, and CLion, ensuring a robust learning experience. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Honors Facilitator
      • Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Fostered a sense of community and facilitated engagement with the Honors curriculum, guiding 12 incoming students through their transition to college life, nurturing a supportive learning environment. • Provided expert academic advising and support in schedule planning, ensuring a seamless transition for students as they navigated college resources and academic requirements. • Designed and implemented interactive activities and discussions, promoting critical thinking and engagement within the Honors community to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Experience for Undergraduates
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      Robots in the Real World - CHARISMA Robotics Laboratory • Contributed to the development of geometric features for multi-robot expressive motion, enhancing robot character and intelligence by integrating techniques from the performing arts with graduate researchers. • Researched the correlation between geometric shapes and people’s emotional responses in human-robot interaction through comprehensive literature reviews, enabling the formulation of precise research questions. • Implemented a Python script with robust functionality, enabling the calculation of geometric formation ending positions based on user inputs, facilitating seamless communication with the Pioneer 3DX robot. • Designed and created a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the geometry formation script, streamlining input entry and enhancing accessibility, ensuring efficient command-line interaction for users. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

      Driskell Laboratory• Utilized HTML/CSS to develop a dynamic website for the lab group, facilitating effective communication and information sharing among researchers.

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

      Brozik Laboratory • Worked with graduate researchers to learn various instrumentation techniques, including absorption and luminescence spectroscopy.

Education

  • Washington State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
    2021 - 2025

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