Aug 2026 – Aug 2028
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Computer Science
Specialization in Computing Systems
Strong Emphasis on Machine Learning
// systems & software engineering
Spencer Purdy
Computer Science graduate of Auburn University, starting an MS in Computer Science (Computing Systems) at Georgia Tech. Experience in systems engineering and software quality assurance, including work on mission‑critical servers and business applications.
STATUS
Open to work: on‑site, hybrid, or remote
01 / About
Background
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an Undergraduate Certificate in AI Engineering at Auburn University, with coursework weighted toward mathematics and statistics. This fall I begin Georgia Tech's OMSCS program, specializing in Computing Systems with an emphasis on machine learning.
My professional experience includes computer systems engineering, software development, and software quality assurance, at General Dynamics Mission Systems, CGI, and the Auburn University Office of Information Technology. I am a U.S. citizen, eligible for a security clearance, and open to full‑time roles.
- Location
- United States
- Clearance
- Eligible
- Starting
- Georgia Tech, Aug 2026
- Contact
- spencer@spencercpurdy.com
02 / Experience
Experience
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Oct 2022 to Dec 2024
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Auburn University Office of Information Technology · 2 yrs 3 mos
- Executed software testing protocols to verify compliance with functional requirements
- Tracked and triaged reported software defects using Jira and qTest across dev cycles
- Coordinated resolution workflows with development teams to close out identified defects
- Worked with cross‑functional teams to identify, document, and resolve software issues
- Documented testing outcomes and defect details to support development decisions
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Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Software Developer Intern
CGI · 2 mos
- Built a full‑stack Manager Dashboard using .NET 8 MVC for promotion and PTO tracking
- Applied N‑tier C# architecture to separate business logic, data access, and UI layers
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Entity Framework for data management
- Gathered stakeholder requirements and translated them into technical specifications
- Queried and managed data using SQL alongside Entity Framework integrations
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May 2023 to Aug 2023
Computer Systems Engineering Intern
General Dynamics Mission Systems · 4 mos
- Optimized mission‑critical server performance on Littoral Combat Ships through testing
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware including MFDs and UPS using military procedures
- Validated network infrastructure through OS configuration and NTP synchronization
- Configured and installed software for network UPS, EMU, and PDU units aboard ship
- Automated SSL certificate generation for network cabinet units, resolving known issues
03 / Education
Coursework & Credentials
Aug 2021 – May 2025
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Undergraduate Certificate in AI Engineering
Strong Focus on Mathematics and Statistics
Relevant Coursework, Auburn University
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
Network Design & Analysis
Computer Organization & Assembly
Digital Logic Circuits
Algorithms
Software Construction
Software Modeling & Design
Discrete Structures
Database Systems I
Machine Learning
04 / Skills
Skills
MODULE / 01
Systems Engineering
Linux
Network Infrastructure
OS Configuration
NTP Synchronization
MFDs
Diagnostics
MODULE / 02
Software Engineering
RESTful APIs
N‑Tier Architecture
.NET 8
.NET MVC
Entity Framework
Full‑Stack Development
MODULE / 03
Languages & Data
C
C#
Java
Go
Python
JavaScript
Assembly
SQL
Git
Data Structures
Algorithms
Database Systems
MODULE / 04
QA & Tools
Quality Assurance
QA Testing
Defect Tracking
Jira
qTest
Regression Testing
Documentation
05 / Contact
Contact
Open to full‑time roles in systems engineering, software development, and QA. Available on‑site, hybrid, or remote, anywhere in the United States.