Howdy, my name is
Kordell Schrock.
I build things for the web.
I'm an alumni of Iowa State University with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Data Science.
About Me
Howdy! I'm Kordell, a software engineer based in Tama, IA who enjoys building anything that lives on the internet. I previously have done professional research and my main interests are Blockchain Technology, Data Science, and Autonomous Systems.
I graduated Iowa State University in 2023 with a Computer Science and Data Science degree, I joined STEM Scholars Fall of 2018 where we worked on diversifying STEM. In addition, STEM Scholars seeks to develop leaders, creative problem solvers, and innovators.
Computer skills I have experience in :
- JavaScript
- HTML & CSS
- mySQL/postgres
- Java
- React/Node.js
- C/C++
- Verilog
- Python
- Linux
- R
Where I've Worked
Test Engineer Intern @ BMM Testlabs
May - August 2023, Las Vegas, NV
- Tested and certified Class II and Class III slot machines.
- Tested the platform, meters, math models (RNG’s, Par Sheets), and hardware (Bill Validator, Printer, Logic Box, etc).
- Gained valuable experience working in the Testing, Regulation, and Math Departments.
Software Engineer Intern @ Workday
May - August 2022, Boulder, CO
- Software Development Engineer Intern, worked in the Data Science space exploring systems reliability.
- Completed three different Data Science Projects looking at Workday’s Jira data.
- Automated a process for Data Analysts to check tickets.
Full-Stack Intern @ CodePath
June - August 2021, Remote
- As a SITE intern, I deepened my knowledge of full-stack web development with React and Node JS.
- Throughout the summer we completed five full-stack applications including a capstone.
- Very proficient with Frontend/Backend development for full-stack web applications.
Intern @ National Security Agency (NSA)
January - May 2021, Fort Meade, MD
- As an Intern, I learned how the Agency functioned and operated.
- While working in Research & Engineering, I finished the mandatory training and Metrics project.
- Created a prototype of an Orbital VSAT Metrics program from scratch for system health monitoring.
Undergraduate Researcher @ Dartmouth College
May - August 2020, Remote
- With the Virtual ASURE program, our Cohort worked on Professional Development and improve our Graduate School applications.
- Due to Covid, we had our program held virtual. We had meetings going over the different research opportunities that the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies had.
- Awarded "most likely to buy pizza with bitcoin." Also, given guaranteed interview for grad school at Dartmouth.
Undergraduate Researcher @ Stanford University
June - August 2019, Stanford, CA
- As part of the 17th Cohort, we conducted professional research at Stanford, specifically my research was within the Human-Computer Interaction Department.
- I enhanced the protocol of the Creative Drive Project, and we were able to run a pilot study.
- In addition, with this fellowship, our Cohort did a GRE Prep Course, Mentorship, Company visits within Silicon Valley, and Professional Development Workshops.
Intern @ Big River Trading Co.
June - August 2018, Tama, IA
- As an Intern, I learned how they conducted business and how they kept business relations.
- I got the chance to implement my ideas into the Company, and I optimized their Purchase Ordering Form.
- I made it way more efficient than the previous way. Now it just takes a couple of clicks.
Server @ Meskwaki Casino
May 2017 - August 2018, Tama, IA
- As a server of the Prime Cut Steak House, I provided optimal customer service, and I was responsible for the adherence and compliance of policies and procedures.
Intern @ Meskwaki Inc.
June - August 2016, Tama, IA
- As an Intern for Meskwaki Inc. I was given the opportunity to learn about their multiple different subsidiaries.
- I was able to explore the workings of Woodlands Construction, Meskwaki Travel Plaza, Big River Trading Co., and their Inventory Warehouse.
Some Things I've Built
Featured Project
Meskwaki Higher Ed Prototype
Meskwaki Higher Ed is a prototype web app that automates the process of approving student applications. The app creates student and admin accounts, then links the data given from the student, such as applications, transcripts, and courses. Admins can easily see the applications on the backend and approve or disapprove them. The app also stores all the information on AWS and is deployed on Heroku.
- Postgres
- Express
- React
- Node.js
- Heroku
- Amazon Web Serveice (AWS)
Featured Project
Designing the Creative Commute
This research project looked into how creativity is affected whether being a driver or a passenger in a car-simulator. Our pilot-study evaluated the participant's creativity through a creativity assessment Before, During, and After the study.Stanford's Human-Computer Interaction Research Group.
- Qualtrics
- Car Simulator
- Google Sheets
Featured Project
Project Outreach
Companies can create events, prizes and QR codes (Company Promotion) Event goers can follow specific companies, see the events of their followed companies, redeem QR codes, and purchase prizes (Free Prizes) and pay for membership through PayPal to get a discount for redeeming prizes.
- mySQL
- PayPal API
- QR Code Generator
Featured Project
Bitcoin Price Tracker
This app will give you the latest Bitcoin prices in all the popular, traded currencies, so you can track how well your Bitcoin investments are doing on the go. BitcoinAverage API is where the JSON data is grabbed from. Another good API for current Bitcoin prices is CoinMarketCap.
- BitcoinAverage API
- Xcode
- Swift
- JSON data
Other Noteworthy Projects
view the archiveCellular Automaton
A C++ application that handles a discrete model of computation studied in automata theory.
What's Next?
Get In Touch
Although I'm not currently looking for freelance opportunities, my inbox is always open. Whether for a potential project or just to say hi, I'll try my best to answer your email!