Hailey Thomas

My anticipated graduation date is December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. For the past seven years, I've been academically determined and willing to make sure I achieve greatness and go the extra mile. My strengths include being a hard worker, dedicated, self-motivated, organized, and working well under pressure. I'm interested in Data Analytics and earning certifications while getting my degree.

While attending UHCL, I am a member of the UHCL Black Student Association, the Society of Women Engineers, the Association for Computing Machinery for Women, and the National Society for Black Engineers. I am currently learning more about Computer Science and coding. I am also attending various women in STEM conferences, finding internships to find my passion in Computer Science, and coding projects to gain experience and learn more about programming.

I attended the Young Women's College Preparatory Academy during middle school. The teachers highly encouraged young women to pursue careers in STEM, so from a young age, I was interested in STEM careers. I completed an Information Technology class in 8th and 10th grade, a PAP Computer Science course in 11th grade, and an AP Computer Science A to help further my interests in Computer Science and get more experience with coding. With my curiosity for Computer Science, I took edX courses, worked on coding on Minecraft with my school, and coded on code.org many times during school. I graduated in May 2021 from Shadow Creek High School (GPA 3.67/4.00), where I was also a Dual Credit student attending Alvin Community College (GPA 3.45/4.00).

Skills

Here are my current skills. I'm always working on getting more familiar with different software, certifications, and programming languages, so more will be added soon!

• Java (using Eclipse)
• JavaScript
• Python (using IDLE, VSCode, and Spyder)
• SQL (using HeidiSQL & Oracle SQL Developer)
• HTML5 (using VSCode)
• CSS (using VSCode)
• Geographic Information Systems "GIS" (using ArcGIS & ArcMap)
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Teams)
• Power BI & Tableau
• Adobe Products (Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop)
• Computer Science 1 (Python) & Computer Science 2 (Java)
• Data Structures with Java & Advanced Data Structure and Algorithms with Python

Projects & Certifications

Here are some projects I've worked on so far. Some are personal projects I'll work on by myself, and others are projects I've completed as assignments for my classes & programs I've attended outside of school.

GIS StoryMaps - The Brief History of Hip Hop

During my sophomore year of high school, I attended a summer program, learned about GIS, and created a GISStoryMaps about topics we found interesting. Here is an article I was featured in.

GIS StoryMaps - The History of Black Literature

During my junior year of college, I created a StoryMap on a topic I found interesting for my Fundamentals of GIS class. As part of my passion for geography and data visualization, I undertook a GIS StoryMap project to create an immersive and interactive narrative showcasing the historical and cultural significance of African-American literature. Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, I integrated maps, multimedia, and textual content to trace the literary journeys of influential African-American writers. The project highlighted their impact on black literature, connecting their works to geographical locations and historical contexts. Through this project, I aimed to promote awareness of the rich heritage of African-American voices and foster a deeper appreciation for their contributions to the literary world.

Tkinter To Do List Using Python

During my sophomore year of college, we had to create a final project in my Computer Science I (CSCI 1470) class. I created a Github repository with the code and what my to-do list looks like.

Tkinter Calculator Using Python

Here is a Calculator project I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted to create something simple, easy to use, and accurate. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Tkinter Hangman Game Using Python

Here is a Hangman game I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted a simple look, but a challenging game for users, and I had fun creating it. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Tkinter Pong Game Using Python

Here is a Pong game I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted a simple look, but a fun, easy game for users, and I had fun creating it. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Tkinter Rock, Paper, Scissors Game Using Python

Here is a Rock, Paper, Scissors game I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted to make a simple look, but a fun game for users to go against the computer, and I had fun creating it. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Tkinter Tic Tac Toe Game Using Python

Here is a Tic Tac Toe game I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted to make a simple look, but a fun game for users (2 at one time), and I had fun creating it. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Python Random Password Generator

This a project I worked on during the summer of 2023. After running the code, you'll be able to receive a random, 16-character password.

Tkinter Clock Using Python

Here is a Clock (H:M:S) I worked on during the summer of 2023. I wanted to make it very simple and easy to use. Clicking on the photo gives you the file with my code!

Music Discovery Platform: Celebrating Black Artists

I developed a Tkinter music exploration platform focused on showcasing the talent of over 450+ African American and Black artists. Users can discover music from artists like Tyler, the Creator, Bell Biv Devoe, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliot, and SZA. Users can also discover my personal song recommendations, explore top songs, and essential albums, fostering a deeper connection with diverse musical expressions. Join me on this journey of celebrating and promoting inclusivity in music discovery!

Nourish Net: A Food Relief Network for College Students

During Rewriting The Code's 4th Annual Hackathon sponsored by Black Wings Hacks, our team the DEVAS created Nourish Net, an website for an online food relief network. Collaborated with Khanh Ha Nguyen, Martha Aponbiede, and Rubal Khehra to create a comprehensive website for a US Food Relief Network for College Students project using ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Visual Studio Code. Designed and developed an intuitive platform aimed at addressing food insecurity among college students nationwide. Implemented features to facilitate volunteer engagement, donation drives, and access to food resources. Committed to leveraging technology to make a positive impact in the lives of students facing food insecurity.

Accenture Data Analytics and Visualization Virtual Experience

Here is a certification I earned from Forage, an online certification-earning service that allows students to learn technical and soft skills to prepare them to get hired. The certification I earned was offered by Accenture.

PwC Switzerland Power BI Virtual Case Experience

Here is a certification I earned from Forage, an online certification-earning service that allows students to learn technical and soft skills to prepare them to get hired. The certification I earned was offered by PwC Switzerland.

MIMO SQL Certificate of Completion

Here is a certification I earned from Mimo. Mimo is a programming app for learning to code quickly! Mimo makes learning to code and diving into computer science intuitive and easy. Experts built our curriculum to help you learn and work on real-world projects in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, and SQL.

MIMO Python Certificate of Completion

Here is a certification I earned from Mimo. Mimo is a programming app for learning to code quickly! Mimo makes learning to code and diving into computer science intuitive and easy. Experts built our curriculum to help you learn and work on real-world projects in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, and SQL.

MIMO HTML Certificate of Completion

Here is a certification I earned from Mimo. Mimo is a programming app for learning to code quickly! Mimo makes learning to code and diving into computer science intuitive and easy. Experts built our curriculum to help you learn and work on real-world projects in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, and SQL.

Codeacademy Learn SQL Course Certificate of Completion

Here is a certification I earned from Codeacademy. In this SQL course, I learned how to manage large datasets and analyzed real data using the standard data management language.

Codeacademy Learn R Course Certificate of Completion

Here is a certification I earned from Codeacademy. In this R course, I learned how to code and clean and manipulate data for analysis and visualization with the R programming language.

Courses I've Completed

While in high school, I was also a Dual Credit student, taking college and high-school-level classes. Once I graduated high school, I already completed my first year of college. My Alvin Community College GPA (GPA 3.45/4.00). Once I graduated high school in 2021, I started completing my required course and elective for my major. Clicking the photo will show you my relevant courses I've taken.

Technical Experience & Projects

Here are some of the projects I've worked on during my technical experience. From internships, part-time, to full-time, I've worked on projects throughout my employment that have assisted in sharpening my Data Analytics skills.

2023 Mississippi Power Company - Power Delivery Intern

During my junior year of college, I attended a summer internship with Mississippi Power Company (MPC) in Gulfport, MS where I performed weekly tasks related to applications used, ensuring they smooth functioning and resolving any issues that arose, assisted in installing software and troubleshooting hardware for field mobile computers, ensuring optimal performance, utilized Oracle SQL Developer to create queries assigned by management, effectively extracting and manipulating data, designed Power BI dashboards using SQL assigned queries, providing insightful visualizations for data analysis, assisted with adding, removing, and updating features on ArcMap using GIS, contributing to accurate and up-to-date mapping, collaborated in creating, maintaining, and validating the accuracy of reports, ensuring data integrity, posting updates to the Distribution GIS database, ensuring accurate and timely information for stakeholders, creating specialized map products, delivering high-quality visual representations of geospatial data, and successfully reconciled data conflicts, ensuring consistency and accuracy in database records.

MPC FAES Form Completion Project (2023 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

Over 5500 work orders needed to be completed. The primary goal of the MPC FAES Form completion project was to edit, add, and remove features on the DistGIS ArcMap from work orders received from service men and line crew. I leveraged my GIS and workflow automation expertise during the project using tools like ArcMap. I also use problem-solving skills to identify accurate locations and interpret work orders. The successful completion of the MPC FAES Form Completion Project led to improved operational efficiency, reduced time duration of completing past work orders, more accurate NLC processing, and increased knowledge of completing work orders. Pictured is a visual representation of the FAES data collected. Clicking on the photo will take you to a link to my LinkedIn projects that includes all the details about the data I collected.

MPC Jets Form Completion Project (2023 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

The primary goal of the MPC JETS Form completion project was to edit, add, and remove features on the DistGIS ArcMap from work orders received from service men and line crew. I leveraged my GIS and workflow automation expertise during the project using tools like ArcMap. I also use problem-solving skills to identify accurate locations and interpret work orders. The successful completion of the MPC JETS Form Completion Project led to improved operational efficiency, reduced time duration of completing past work orders, more accurate NLC processing, and increased knowledge of completing work orders. Pictured is a visual representation of the JETS data collected. Clicking on the photo will take you to a link to my LinkedIn projects that includes all the details about the data I collected.

MPC Power BI Dashboard Project (2023 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

The primary goal of the MPC Power BI Dashboard Project was to visualize data collected from SQL queries created on Oracle SQL Developer. I leveraged my SQL and data visualization expertise during the project using tools like Power BI and Oracle SQL Developer. I also utilized my strong problem-solving skills to identify accurate data and interpret how to create understandable visuals. The successful completion of the MPC Power BI Dashboard Project led to improved management understanding, accurate data visualizations for recent data collected, more experience working with SQL, and increased knowledge of creating dashboards. Pictured is the Transformer page of my MPC Power BI Dashboard. Clicking on the photo will take you to a link to my LinkedIn projects where I have images of the other pages I worked on.

MPC Automation Device Count Power BI Dashboard Project (2023 and 2024 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

I am delighted to present my latest project, the Automation Device Count Power BI Dashboard. This project showcases my expertise in data analytics and proficiency in Power BI to streamline and optimize power distribution systems. I created 35 SQL queries that would display the information you see pictured. This comprehensive dashboard enables real-time monitoring and analysis of critical automation devices, providing valuable insights for optimizing power distribution efficiency and ensuring a reliable power supply to our customers. The dynamic visualizations and interactive features empower our team to make data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for improvement. I am proud to have contributed to this project and our organization's commitment to innovation in the energy sector. This dashboard reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional results and driving positive change. Pictured is the first page of my MPC Automation Device Count Power BI Dashboard. Clicking on the photo will take you to a link to my LinkedIn projects where I have images of the other pages I worked on.

MPC Customer Outage Dashboard Project (2024 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

During my internship in 2024, I had the opportunity to develop a Power BI Dashboard for Mississippi Power Company, demonstrating proficiency in data analytics using Power BI and Oracle SQL Developer and ensured the solution offers contextually appropriate feedback for different selection scenarios, enhancing user experience and reporting accuracy. I linked slicers to key performance indicators (KPIs) including totCustActive, percentRestored, TotCustExperiencingOutage, TotCustRestored, totEventsActive, and TotalOutages values. I also implemented adjustments to accommodate user-selected date ranges and specific hourly intervals for enhanced data analysis and developed a dynamic Power BI measure to display custom titles reflecting user-selected date and time ranges, providing formatted summaries including 'Storm Start Time' and 'Report Time' based on slicer selections.

MPC Poles and Attachment Dashboard Project (2024 MPC Power Delivery Internship)

During my internship in 2024, in a project for Mississippi Power of Southern Company, I developed an automated and comprehensive dashboard that revolutionizes the way we manage and analyze our infrastructure assets. This robust tool provides a granular view of MPC Poles, AT&T Poles, and various attachments, enabling detailed monitoring across Coast, Pinebelt, and Meridian divisions. The dashboard intricately displays data on AT&T Attachments on MPC Poles, CTV Attachments on MPC Poles, poles with both AT&T and CTV Attachments, poles with singular AT&T Attachments, poles with exclusively CTV Attachments, MPC Poles without other attachments, and other miscellaneous attachments, ensuring a comprehensive infrastructure overview. The implementation of this dashboard has significantly streamlined our data management processes, saving time and enhancing the precision of our infrastructure assessments. It has empowered Southern Company with the capability to make proactive, data-driven decisions, thereby improving our operational responsiveness and strategic planning. This project not only demonstrates my technical acumen in leveraging Oracle SQL Developer and advanced data visualization tools but also highlights my commitment to fostering technological innovation that drives organizational efficiency and success.

CS and STEM Community Events I've Attended

Here are some of the STEM-related programs, conferences, academies, and events that I've attended. As there are pictures of my attendance, clicking on them will send you to the website for more information about each event.

2021 Southern Automotive Women's Forum Annual Meeting

Here is a picture of one of the members of the SAWF and me at the SAWF in Louisville, KY, in 2019. I won a scholarship from SAWF and was able to attend the organization's meeting.

2019 Purdue IUPUI P.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Outstanding Women For Engineering Roles) Senior Academy

While in high school, I participated in the POWER Senior Academy. I learned about applying for college, finding scholarships, what to expect in collegiate-level classes, and more. POWER Senior Academy also emphasized research, so I participated in a week-long research project with some of IUPUI’s award-winning faculty and staff.

2022 Women in Industry Conference

While in college, I attended the Women In Industry Galveston Conference in 2022 and learned about different jobs and fields in the oil, gas, and pipeline industry. I met with different recruiters, attended different career workshops, talked with different employers, and watched as many women in the industry spoke about their careers and experiences.

2022 Society of Women Engineers Houston Career Fair

While in college, I attended the 2022 Society of Women Engineers Houston Career Fair and learned about different jobs and fields in the technology industry. I met with different recruiters, attended career workshops, and talked with employers about internships, jobs, and each employee's experience with different companies. I talked to recruiters from Deloitte, CashApp, HP, Apple, AWS, Nike, American Express, HEB, Walmart, and more!

2023 National Society for Black Engineers 49th Annual Convention

I attended the National Society for Black Engineers' 49th Annual Convention while in college. I learned about different jobs and fields in the technology industry, networked with recruiters and other NSBE members, had on-site interviews with two companies, and went to hospitality suites and panels to learn information about how to negotiate job offers. I met with different recruiters, attended career workshops, and talked with employers about getting internships, jobs, and each employee's experience with different companies. I talked to recruiters from Southern Company, Trane Technologies, HP, Apple, AWS, Wells Fargo, American Express, Karat, Dow, and more!

Rewriting the Code Black Wings Hacks Hackathon 2024

As a proud member of Rewriting the Code since May 2023, I attended Rewriting the Code's Black Wings Hacks Hackathon 2024 while in college. I learned the fields in the technology industry, networked with other college women and other RTC Black Wings members, had on-site interviews with two companies, and went to hospitality suites and panels to learn information about how to negotiate job offers. I met with different recruiters, attended career workshops, and listened to employers talk about getting internships, jobs, and each employee's experience with different companies. During the Hackathon I collaborated with my team members Khanh Ha Nguyen, Martha Aponbiede, and Rubal Khehra to create a comprehensive website for a US Food Relief Network for College Students project using ReactJS.

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