1. Elizabeth Koshelev
+1 331-684-5822 | koshelev@brandeis.edu | https://github.com/ekoshelev
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EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Expected May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Honors: Dean’s Scholar, Dean’s List
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Java, Advanced Programing Techniques, Discrete Structures,
Data Structures and the Fundamentals of Computing, Theory of Computation, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs,
Mobile Application Development, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Web Development (Spring), Networks and Computer
Communication (Spring), Next Generation Technologies (Spring), Graphics and Image Processing (Spring), Linear Algebra (Spring)
SKILLS
Programming Languages: Java, C, HTML, MATLAB, Python, Scheme
Operating Systems: Windows (all versions since XP) , Mac OS
Software Skills: Notepad++, Eclipse, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Android Studio, Mathematica, Audacity, Logic Pro X, Tassman
Languages: Fluent in English, Semi-Fluent in Russian, Limited Working Proficiency in French
EXPERIENCE
Research Experience for Undergraduates, Salisbury University, Salisbury MA 2016
Researcher
 Studied deep learning algorithms for change detection in satellite images
 Created and tested hundreds of neural networks with varying sets of satellite data
 Parallelized MATLAB code to accelerate runtime by 3x
 Worked collaboratively to write a paper Accelerated Change Detection in Synthetic Aperture Radar Images through Deep Learning, which is
currently under review for publication
 Will attend the International Conference on Computing, Networking, and Communications in January 2017 to present results
Griffith Lab, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 2015
Assistant Researcher
 Assisted a graduate student in the research of circadian rhythms of drosophila, while maintaining fly stocks
Course Research
Flashy, Application 2016-Current
Founder
 Developing an android application which, when a picture of course notes are taken, highlighted key words and definitions are
automatically converted to flashcards
 Currently researching machine learning techniques for object recognition for highlighted words
 Accepted into and completed Lean LaunchPad program, in the Brandeis Innovation Lab
Priority Chat, Application 2016
 Worked collaboratively to create a mobile application in Android Studio
 Coded an android application that consists of a chat app, with the added ability to add a level of urgency to a text
 Settings of the application may be adjusted so that the recipient may only receive notifications of texts with certain levels or
urgency
Miscellaneous Android Applications: 2016
 Expense Log: An application that functions as an expense tracker and note taker, allowing the user to store and delete items from a
list with data permanence utilizing SQLite in Android Studio
 Conversion Calculator: An application that does unit conversions in Android Studio
Miscellaneous Java Programs:
 Shopping Cart: a program that allows user to add and delete items and coupons in a virtual shopping cart
 Final Grade Calculator: a program that calculates scores for a final grade, accounting for different tests, assignments, and curves
 Date Calculator: a program that calculates the day of week of any given date, taking into account leap years
 Edit Distance Calculator: a program that finds the minimum edit distance between words, changing one letter at a time
 Virtual Aviary: a program that displays a virtual animation of birds flying in an aviary
“Course Review Website”, Website 2015
 Created a website reviewing a previous course: http://people.brandeis.edu/~koshelev/website%201/mainpage.html
Extracurricular Activities
Brandeis A Capella, Music Director, Rehearsal Manager 2015-2016
Brandeis Biotechnology Club, Secretary 2016