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I take a user-centered approach to design, making sure each product is thoughtfully crafted around the real needs and experiences of the people who will use it.

Products Worked On

This is me.

Hi, I'm Cyril.

I'm a software developer and technical product manager focused on building thoughtful, scalable solutions. I combine hands-on engineering with product strategy to turn complex problems into intuitive, high-impact experiences.

My approach blends user-centered design, technical execution, and business alignment. By prioritizing performance, accessibility, and clarity, I create solutions that are not only seamless for users, but also meaningful for stakeholders and sustainable for teams.

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My Experience

Datadog Inc.

Software Engineering Intern

May 2026 - August 2026

Voices of Grambling Initiative

AR/VR Designer & Developer

Sept 2025 - Present

Ckodon Tech

Software Engineering Intern

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Google

Software Engineering Fellow

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Product Strategy Extern

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Research Assistant

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024

EDUCATION

Grambling State University campus

Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling State University

B.S. Computer ScienceGPA 3.94 / 4.0

About

Degree
B.S. Computer Science
Minor
B.A. Business Management
GPA
3.94 / 4.0
Location
Grambling, Louisiana

Coursework

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Database Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Calculus I & II
  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Scholarships & Awards

  • Presidential Academic Scholar
  • TMCF Citi Scholar
  • Strada Scholar
  • Innovation Award
  • Emerging Leaders Award

Clubs & Activities

  • National Society of Black Engineers

    Chapter Treasurer

  • National Association of Black Accountants

    Director of Corporate Sponsorships

  • GSU LS-Lamp Scholar

    Student Researcher

  • ColorStack... and more

My Stack

frontend

React
Tailwind CSS
Sass
Bootstrap

backend

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Java
Kotlin

database

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Pandas
NumPy

tools

Claude AI
Amazon Q Developer
GitHub Copilot
Kafka
Bash
Figma
Jira
AWS
Cloudflare
SketchUp
EnscapeEnscape

concepts

Parallel Computing
Microservices
Full-Stack Development
Web Development
Mobile Development
Agile Methodologies
Product Management
Product Strategy

Side Quest

01

JPMC

Data for Good Hackathon

JPMorganChase

Hackathon

Description

Applied data skills to a community-impact challenge through JPMorganChase's Data for Good Hackathon.

Data for Good Hackathon

02

Pitch Day

Mastercard Data Challenge

AUC Data Science Club

Pitch

Description

Presented a data-driven story live, translating analysis into clear findings people could immediately act on.

Mastercard Data Challenge

03

Founder

ExposeToEmpower Initiative

STEM Workshop

Community

Description

For many students, it was their first time ever seeing a mouse cursor move. We introduced computer basics, simple coding, and Arduino activities - opening a door to what technology could be for them.

ExposeToEmpower Initiative

04

36 Hr

HackPrinceton

Princeton University

Hackathon

Description

Joined Princeton University's global 36-hour hackathon to build fast, solve under pressure, and sharpen ideas with other makers.

HackPrinceton

05

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Strada Scholar

Strada Education Foundation

4x Scholarship Recipient

Description

Chosen as one of three students campus-wide to participate in a leadership and career advancement fellowship. Worked alongside industry mentors to design community impact initiatives and strengthen access to meaningful career opportunities for students.

Strada Scholar

06

3x

TMCF Scholar

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Scholarship

Description

Selected across three cycles, sharpening my focus on growth, opportunity, and mentoring other students.

TMCF Scholar

07

Expo

AfroTech Conference

AfroTech

Leadership

Description

Showed up to AfroTech to learn from top builders, grow my network, and stay close to where technology and culture meet.

AfroTech Conference

08

Milestone

The Thunderbolt

Personal Challenge

Personal Growth

Description

Sometimes the challenge is simply saying "okay, go."

The Thunderbolt

Cyril Outside Work

Interests

Volleyball
Volleyball
Swimming
Swimming
Beatboxing
Beatboxing
Robotics
Robotics
Sketching
Sketching
Traveling
Traveling
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