Computer Scientist • 2027 Graduation • Bremerton, WA

Michael Murray

I design and ship portfolio pieces that mix backend logic, interface design, and practical delivery work. Recent work spans Java graph visualization, recommendation systems with embeddings, and a production-style memorial tournament site.

About Me

A natural builder with a drive to keep learning.

I am a University of Washington computer science student interested in the full path from implementation to delivery: application logic, cloud architecture, and interfaces that make a project feel intentional instead of improvised.

My recent work has centered on static frontends deployed behind CloudFront, API-backed workflows, Java-based visualization tools, and data-heavy Python analysis running through AWS Lambda.

Experience

Previous roles that shaped how I approach every project.

Jul 2023 to Dec 2024

Nutrition Assistant II

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Silverdale, WA

  • Managed high-volume operational work where accuracy and response speed mattered.
  • Worked directly with clients while following strict procedural and safety requirements.
  • Balanced shifting priorities without losing consistency under pressure.

Mar 2021 to Jan 2022

Construction Materials Handler

Gypsum Management & Supply • Poulsbo, WA

  • Handled logistics-heavy work that depended on coordination, pace, and clear communication.
  • Adapted to on-site changes quickly while keeping material flow and execution aligned.
  • Built practical discipline around reliability, teamwork, and task sequencing.

Recent Work

Projects I designed for real world applications.

Java

Small-World Demonstration

Interactive Watts-Strogatz graph visualization with Swing-based controls, dynamic layouts, and graph-metric feedback.

Python analytics

NFL Fantasy Point Distribution

Statistical analysis pipeline that fetches NFL data, runs comparisons, and returns visual outputs to the browser. Powered by AWS Lambda.

In progress

Book Recommendation Engine

Book recommendation system using vector embeddings to surface related titles from semantic similarity instead of keyword-only matching.

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Expected graduation: 2027

Contact

Open to internships, technical collaboration, and project feedback.