Ashley Foss
Belgrade
Summary
Analytical and user-focused Computer Science graduate with experience in requirement gathering, stakeholder communication, and technical troubleshooting. Skilled at translating complex problems into clear, effective solutions that drive user satisfaction. Eager to apply my analytical, organizational, and communication skills to deliver exceptional solutions addressing stakeholder needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Montana State University Bozeman
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted students with completing course labs and projects by helping them understand key concepts and objectives.
- Provided guidance on debugging and problem-solving for coding assignments, primarily in Java.
- Collaborated with other lab assistants to find solutions to challenging coding problems.
Project - Grading Calculator
Montana State University Bozeman
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed a grading calculator in Java, applying 10 software design principles to improve usability, performance, and maintainability.
- Defined 8 features, 18 user stories, and 8 acceptance criteria to align the product with user goals.
- Delivered a functional first release by implementing 3 core features and establishing a scalable foundation.
- Emphasized clean design and thorough testing, resulting in positive user feedback.
Project - Application Design
Montana State University Bozeman
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Independently designed user interfaces based on user research and project requirements.
- Conducted interviews with 5 potential users to gather insights and guide design decisions.
- Created high-fidelity prototypes in Adobe XD using user-centered design principles to improve functionality and visual appeal.
- Performed usability testing with 5 users, resolving design issues and increasing user satisfaction and efficiency.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Computer Science
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Test Driven Development
- Usability Testing
- Software Engineering
- Python (Programming Language)
- Java (Programming Language)
- GitHub
- Adobe XD
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Organization
Website
https://afoss97.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Montana State University Bozeman
01.2025 - 05.2025
Project - Grading Calculator
Montana State University Bozeman
08.2024 - 12.2024
Project - Application Design
Montana State University Bozeman
08.2022 - 12.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Computer Science
Montana State University
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