Alexander Goluska

Software Developer pursuing a Master's in Computer Science, with experience in software architecture, web design, and AI

Okemos, MI, U.S. xanban1@gmail.com (517) 897-1700

Education

Michigan State University

Master of Science in Computer Science (Shared BS/MS)

College of Engineering

Aug 2026 - May 2027
East Lansing, MI
Currently pursuing

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

College of Engineering | Honors College

GPA: 3.949, With Honor

Aug 2023 - May 2026
East Lansing, MI

Relevant Coursework: Software Design, Big Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, AI Agents

Lansing Community College

Associate of Science in Computer Science
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Lansing, MI

Relevant Coursework: Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra

Projects

Custom Game Engine

  • Developed a modular game engine in C++ for personal use, featuring rendering, audio systems, window management, a dialogue engine, and an entity-component-system architecture.
  • Implemented resource management and backend abstraction layers to support extensibility and scalability across engine subsystems.
  • Designed engine architecture emphasizing performance, maintainability, and a reusable subsystem-based design.
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AI-Powered Financial Wellness Coach

  • Implemented an AI financial coaching prototype for MSUFCU utilizing LLM tool-calling and MCP-based architecture.
  • Designed decision-making pipelines that safely retrieve account data under strict privacy and security constraints.
  • Built the front-end interface using React to manage user conversations and personal financial data rendering.
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Tron Reinforcement Learning AI

  • Developed a Python-based machine learning agent using PyTorch and Deep Q-Learning.
  • Trained and tweaked AI for interactive demonstration as part the MSU AI Club.
  • Adapted the training loop configuration to allow for a live interactive training at the MSU Science Festival.
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Personal Homelab

  • Administered a Proxmox Virtual Environment cluster deployment managing media servers, secure DNS filtering, and dedicated game servers.
  • Configured custom virtual networks, VPN solutions, and service uptimes for safe access for multiple users.
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Skills & Technologies

Languages

C++ Python C# Java CUDA JavaScript React

Tools & Frameworks

Git GitHub GitLab Docker PyTorch TensorFlow SQL NoSQL CMake SDL CLion PyCharm Visual Studio Linux Proxmox

Areas of Expertise

Software Engineering Machine Learning Systems Programming Computer Graphics Data Analysis

Additional Information

Scouts BSA

Eagle Scout & Senior Patrol Leader
March 2017 - July 2023
  • Led and mentored a troop of over 15 scouts, running weekly meetings and building collaborative learning environments.
  • Planned, engineered, and coordinated construction of a 16-foot structural bridge for a local church to attain Eagle Scout.

Additional Highlights

  • Performed with various dance companies and choreographed standalone pieces for over 14 years.
  • Completed a full college-level course load at Lansing Community College via dual enrollment during junior and senior years of high school.
  • Created this website from scratch using pure HTML, CSS, and Javascript.