Darya Pylypenko
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Hi! I'm Darya — a B.S./M.S. Computer Science student at Florida State University on a fast-tracked 5-year pathway, with a strong interest in systems, algorithms, and data-driven technologies.
I'm currently conducting research through both UROP and Directed Individual Study (DIS), focused on algorithmic optimization, systems-level computing, and the intersection of AI and performance. My academic work is complemented by hands-on experience in C++, MIPS, Python, and full-stack web development.
As President of Women in Computer Science (WiCS), I lead technical workshops, mentorship programs, and community events that foster collaboration and accessibility in tech. I'm passionate about building tools that are efficient, scalable, and grounded in real-world impact — whether that's low-level systems software or AI-assisted applications.
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Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
August 2022 - May 2027 (Expected)
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Issued 2024
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Research & Leadership
Research Assistant
Department of Computer Science, FSU
August 2025 - Present
- Undergraduate researcher through FSU's UROP program, exploring algorithms, systems design, and low-level computing under faculty mentorship
- Conducting research on algorithmic optimization and systems-level computing
- Investigating the intersection of AI and performance computing
- Applying theoretical concepts to practical implementations
Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
President
April 2025 - Present
- Lead a student organization promoting diversity in tech through coding workshops, mentorship, and networking events
- Organize technical talks and collaborate with industry partners
- Support members' professional development in STEM
- Foster collaboration and accessibility in tech through community events
- Lead mentorship programs for underrepresented students in computer science
Community Involvement
Relay for Life
Treasurer
January 2018 - October 2024
- Managed budgeting, fundraising, and financial reporting for cancer awareness events
- Oversaw donations and tracked expenditures
- Collaborated with team leads to support successful charity initiatives
- Maintained financial transparency and accountability for community stakeholders
Mote Marine
Volunteer
September 2019 - July 2023
- Assisted with marine conservation efforts through beach cleanups and wildlife monitoring
- Participated in educational outreach programs
- Contributed to environmental sustainability projects aimed at protecting marine life
Projects
A full-featured e-commerce site for an Italian tile business. The project involved building custom product pages, integrating PHP and MySQL for backend management, and optimizing SEO across listings on Etsy and eBay. Additional work included creating visual branding using Canva and Photoshop.
A terminal-based game written in C++ that simulates a simplified Pokémon experience with creature encounters, turn-based battles, and disk-based save system.
A terminal-based game written in C++ that simulates a simplified quizlet. Users can pick which AWS certification to study for, what format they want, including flashcard, multiple choice and practice tests.
A terminal-based game written in C++ that simulates a game board with power ups and coin collection. Utilizes random number generation, and object oriented programming techniques.
Collection of low-level programming projects in MIPS assembly language, focusing on memory management, register operations, and system calls.
Modern, responsive portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features interactive animations, chatbot integration, and mobile-first design. Yes, you are looking at the project right now! 😄
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I'm actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute to high-performance teams, deepen my knowledge of modern computing systems, and apply technical rigor to solve meaningful challenges — especially in fields like software engineering, AI research, and quantitative development internships.