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Joshua Avery jr

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Bio

My goal is to be a defense contractor and engineer, my passion is inspiring the nexts generation too think in the most creative ways possible, and I’d be the best candidate because I’ve never been the best I’ve had to work 3 times harder to be just as good in everything I’ve done and never complain just because I took 3 steps back I’ve always kept pushing forward to be the best.

Education

Varina High

High School
2024 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Defense & Space

    • Dream career goals:

      Defense contractors/engineer

      Sports

      Football

      Varsity
      2017 – Present8 years

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      AROC AI/ML Scholarship
      From the moment I built my first chatbot using Python and TensorFlow, I knew artificial intelligence would be a defining part of my future. My journey into AI and machine learning began with curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful. Since then, I have developed multiple projects that have expanded my technical knowledge and strengthened my belief in AI’s potential to transform industries. One of my most significant projects involved creating a machine learning model to detect fraudulent transactions. Inspired by the increasing number of online fraud cases, I built a system using a combination of logistic regression, decision trees, and neural networks. I trained the model on a dataset of transaction records, fine-tuned its parameters, and implemented an API for real-time fraud detection. The project not only deepened my understanding of supervised learning but also reinforced the importance of ethical AI in financial security. Beyond fraud detection, I have explored natural language processing (NLP) by developing a sentiment analysis tool. Using Python and NLP libraries such as spaCy and NLTK, I built an application that analyzes customer reviews and categorizes them as positive, negative, or neutral. The project provided valuable insights into text processing techniques and the importance of refining training datasets for improved accuracy. In addition to working on independent projects, I have contributed to open-source AI initiatives. I collaborated with a team of developers to enhance an existing computer vision model that identifies plant diseases. My role involved optimizing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to improve image classification accuracy. Through this experience, I honed my skills in deep learning and learned the significance of teamwork in advancing AI research. Looking ahead, I aim to make a lasting impact in AI by focusing on ethical and accessible machine learning solutions. I am particularly interested in the intersection of AI and healthcare, where intelligent systems can assist in early disease detection and personalized treatment plans. By developing AI-driven diagnostic tools, I hope to contribute to improving global healthcare outcomes. Furthermore, I am committed to promoting AI education. I have mentored aspiring programmers, guiding them through their first AI projects and encouraging them to explore the field. I believe that by fostering an inclusive AI community, we can ensure that technological advancements benefit everyone, not just a select few. Through continued learning and innovation, I plan to push the boundaries of AI while addressing real-world challenges. By developing responsible and impactful AI applications, I aspire to shape a future where technology serves humanity in profound and ethical ways.
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