Matthew Presti
Computer Science Student | University of Colorado Boulder
📧 matthew.presti@colorado.edu | 📱 719-369-4581
Summary
Computer science student with proven healthcare management experience and molecular biology degree, specializing in backend development and machine learning. Experienced building data-driven applications using Spring Boot, Python, and modern ML frameworks. Combines life sciences expertise with strong interpersonal skills and passion for collaborative problem-solving in technical teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science
University of Colorado Boulder | Expected Graduation: August 2025
GPA: 3.65
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology (Minor in Spanish)
Colorado College | 2019
GPA: 3.56
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Python, C++, Java, SQL, JavaScript, Scala
Database Systems
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
Technologies & Frameworks
Backend/Web: Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Docker, Git, JPA/Hibernate, Spring Security, Maven
Machine Learning/Data Science: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, XGBoost, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, UMAP/HDBSCAN Clustering
Experience
Manager, Medical Scribe Program
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics | Boulder, CO | February 2022 - March 2024
- Managed full operational oversight of medical scribe program, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling
- Coordinated staff scheduling and onboarding across multiple facilities during practice expansion, growing team from five to nine members
- Presented monthly physician-scribe usage hours and cost reports, conducted yearly performance reviews
- Gained valuable insight into healthcare business operations through direct mentorship with executive leadership
Medical Scribe
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics | Boulder, CO | October 2019 - February 2022
- Supported multiple orthopedic sub-specialists by adapting to individual documentation preferences while managing 100+ weekly patient encounters
- Mastered specialized medical terminology to accurately document surgical consultations, procedures, and follow-up visits
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care by writing physician orders for imaging, lab tests, referrals, and follow-up communication
Fly Fishing Guide
Front Range Anglers | Boulder, CO | May 2019 - October 2019
- Led guided fly-fishing expeditions throughout the Front Range, leveraging extensive knowledge of local waters and advanced fishing techniques
- Co-instructed two-week youth camp program introducing 8-12 year-olds to fly fishing fundamentals and environmental stewardship
- Maintained high client satisfaction ratings through engaging communication and personalized experiences
Projects
InvestaTrack: Investment Portfolio Tracker
Personal Development Project | In Progress
- Building a full-stack investment portfolio tracking application using Spring Boot and Java
- Implementing RESTful API design with PostgreSQL database integration and Spring Security authentication
- Developing real-time portfolio performance monitoring through financial data API integration
WildFireCast: Predictive Analytics for Wildfire Risk Assessment
Data Science Research Project | 2024
- Built a geospatial data pipeline integrating NOAA weather data and NASA MODIS satellite imagery using Python and SQL for wildfire risk analysis
- Applied complementary data mining approaches including predictive modeling (XGBoost) and unsupervised pattern discovery (UMAP with HDBSCAN clustering) to identify critical wildfire event patterns
- Achieved 80% accuracy in predicting fire intensity based on weather conditions
CodeDocGen: Automated Documentation Generator for Python Functions
Natural Language Processing Project | 2024
- Designed and implemented an NLP pipeline using transformer-based model (CodeBERT) to automatically generate technical documentation from Python source code
- Implemented industry-standard NLP evaluation metrics and assessed utility by accuracy in parameter and return value identification
Publications
Atraumatic Fracture of the Medial Femoral Condyle of a T.K.A.
Arthroplasty Today | 2021
Link to Article
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