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About

Computer Science and Engineering Student

About

Open to Work
Vincent Harkins

Computer Engineering student at UC Santa Cruz, currently pursuing my M.S. degree with an expected graduation of June 2026.

Currently working as a Research Assistant in the Neuromorphic Computing Group, focusing on spiking neural networks and GPU energy profiling for AI workloads.

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Education

UC Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering

September 2021 – June 2025

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science and Engineering

Expected December 2026

Relevant Coursework

Programming AbstractionsData Structures and AlgorithmsComputer Systems and C ProgrammingComputer ArchitectureComputer Systems and Assembly LanguageIntroduction to Computer NetworksNetwork ProgrammingCapstone Project I & II

Experience

Neuromorphic Computing Group Research Assistant

UC Santa Cruz
September 2025 – Present
  • Implementing and testing parallel cumulative sum operations in snnTorch for faster spiking neural network computation
  • Contributing to GPU energy profiling to analyze power use during AI model inference
  • Engaging in weekly discussions to propose scalable and efficient approaches for neuromorphic algorithms

Learning Support Services (LSS) Tutor

UC Santa Cruz
January 2025 – June 2025
  • Tutored students in logic design (CSE 100) at UCSC
  • Held 3 sessions a week tutoring around half a dozen students
  • Effectively designed course material to support students building their confidence and performance

Web Developer

Smart Politics (Non-Profit)
June 2024 – January 2025
  • Created a website for Smart Politics, a non-profit connecting people despite political beliefs
  • Worked with a project manager to integrate socials and newsletter plugins
  • Developed proficiency with Wix and translating project goals into deliverables

Skills

Languages

  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Swift
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • C#
  • Bash

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • React Native
  • HTML/CSS
  • Vite

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Firebase
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST APIs
  • Vercel

Tools

  • Git
  • Linux
  • VS Code
  • Vivado
  • Jekyll