About Me

Hi, I'm Joshua Hanscom, a senior Computer Science student at Cal State LA graduating in Spring 2026.

I work as a Junior Software Engineer Intern at Equity Smart Home Loans, building production web systems.

My work focuses on full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and integrating AI into real-world applications using React, AWS, and MongoDB.

I also have experience teaching programming at Code Ninjas, working with students in JavaScript, Python, and game development.

I'm seeking software engineering roles where I can continue building scalable systems and high-quality products.

Skills

Experience

Coursework

Languages
C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, Kotlin, HTML5, CSS3, LaTeX, MASM, Unix/Linux Scripting
Frameworks & Tools
React, Node.js, Express, Spring Boot, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, Git, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Retool
Databases
MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Cloud, APIs & AI
Serverless Architecture, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, CoreLogic Trestle IDX API, Spotify API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GPT-based systems

Junior Software Engineer, Equity Smart Home Loans
Designed and built production web systems including a secure, role-based AI chatbot platform used across multiple public websites. Implemented serverless APIs with AWS Lambda and API Gateway, integrated MongoDB and third-party APIs, enforced structured query validation, and optimized performance, security, and deployment workflows.
Code Sensei, Code Ninjas
Taught JavaScript, Python, and game development concepts to students of varying skill levels, led structured camps, and provided clear technical guidance and progress evaluations.

Machine Learning & Data Science Neural networks, deep learning architectures, and applied machine learning techniques.
Artificial Intelligence Search algorithms, problem solving, agents, and logic-based AI methods.
Operating Systems Process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and OS design.

Software Design Laboratory Team-based software development with emphasis on design, implementation, and collaboration.
Software Engineering Software lifecycle, requirements analysis, system design, testing, and team workflows.
Web & Internet Programming Dynamic web applications, client-server architectures, and modern web technologies.

Analysis of Algorithms Algorithm correctness, asymptotic complexity, and performance tradeoffs.
Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures Core data structures and algorithm design with efficiency analysis.
Discrete Structures Logic, proofs, sets, relations, graphs, and mathematical foundations of computing.

Computer & Cybersecurity Security fundamentals, threats, encryption concepts, and system protection.
Computer Networks Network architectures, protocols, routing, and communication systems.
Introduction to Data Science Data analysis, preprocessing, and introductory machine learning concepts.