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Aiden Carrera

Computer Science student and software developer building web applications, audio software, AI projects, and interactive experiences.

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Education

Oklahoma State University, Honors College

Stillwater, OK

B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics

Expected December 2026

GPA

3.94

Coursework

  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Honors

  • President's Honor Roll: 5 semesters (2023-2026)
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship - OSU Academic Excellence Supplemental Award

Skills

Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C++, Python
Development
React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, FastAPI, Socket.IO, PyTorch, JUCE, OpenGL
Tools & Data
Git, GitHub Actions, Docker, CMake, Vercel, SQL, Linux

Selected Projects

AI Piano MIDI Generator

  • Trained an 11.6M-parameter Transformer on 2.9 million MIDI tokens, beating an n-gram baseline by 3.4x on test perplexity.
  • Built a MIDI cleaning and tokenization pipeline with 2.5 ms round-trip timing error.
  • Reduced degenerate outputs from 25% to 8% via ablations, speeding up data loading 18x.
  • Python
  • PyTorch
  • MIDI
  • Generative AI

Stillwater Pulse

  • Won Best Theme and Best Use of ElevenLabs among 50+ teams at Hack OKState '25.
  • Co-developed an AI-assisted event discovery platform using Next.js, FastAPI, and Gemini.
  • Next.js
  • FastAPI
  • Gemini
  • ElevenLabs

Cyberlock Senior Capstone

  • Co-developed real-time multiplayer combat and AI-driven NPC systems for a full-stack cyberpunk RPG.
  • Implemented grid-based enemy AI with BFS pathfinding, 4 modes, 18 archetypes, and 47 abilities.
  • Integrated an AI narration service with room-scoped memory and failure fallback handling.
  • React
  • Express
  • FastAPI
  • Socket.IO
  • ChromaDB

Olo EQ Audio Plugin

  • Built a three-band EQ plugin in C++ and JUCE with VST3 and standalone support.
  • Eliminated audio-thread allocations by moving filter design off the real-time processing path.
  • C++
  • JUCE
  • VST3

OpenGL Audio Visualizer

  • Built a real-time 3D audio visualizer in C++ and OpenGL driven by FFT frequency analysis.
  • Used the FFT spectrum to drive reactive geometry, lighting, color, and animation each frame.
  • C++
  • OpenGL
  • FFT
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Experience & Leadership

  1. Front Ensemble Instructor

    Aug 2026 - Present

    Oklahoma Baptist University · Shawnee, OK

    • Lead the front ensemble as its sole instructor, teaching keyboards, drumset, and bass guitar.
    • Write original arrangements and develop instructional materials used to teach and prepare the section.
    • Plan and lead daily rehearsals, coordinating instruction, repertoire, and performance preparation.

  2. Organist

    June 2023 - Present

    Good Shepherd Lutheran Church · Tulsa, OK

    • Performed live organ and piano accompaniment for 150+ services over 3 years.
    • Coordinate with musicians and church staff to prepare music for weekly services and seasonal programs.

  3. Performer & Event Organizer

    2024 - Present

    SUAB / OSU Jazz Band / Release Radar

    • Planned event logistics and designed activities for a SUAB campus event attended by 150+ students.
    • Performed in 5+ OSU Jazz Band concerts and led weekly Release Radar jam sessions.

  4. Keyboardist

    2022 - 2026

    The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps / Resistance Indoor Percussion

    • Toured nationally with The Cavaliers, performing 24 shows across 14 states during a summer season.
    • Led Resistance Indoor Percussion's 15-member front ensemble, preparing for competitive performances.

  5. Front of House

    July 2021 - Aug 2023

    Hideaway Pizza · Bixby, OK

    • Trained 10+ new hires in service standards and POS operations for 300+ daily guests.