Lane Westerman

Software Engineer | Computer Science Student

Agile
Backend Development
REST APIs
Python
Java
C++
Git

About Me

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I'm a Computer Science student at Texas State University with a deep passion for backend development and building software that solves real-world problems. Currently pursuing my degree while working on projects that span full-stack development, from API design to data-driven backend systems.

My journey in software started with a fascination for how systems are architected end-to-end. Since then, I've developed a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, professional software development practices, and building scalable backend services.

When I'm not learning new technologies or optimizing systems, you'll find me hiking, traveling, or playing soccer.

My Approach

I'm driven by the challenge of identifying real-world problems and engineering scalable solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a self-motivated and detail-oriented developer, I believe that exceptional products are born from the synergy of strong teamwork, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Should I come in contact with a problem I don't know how to solve, I have the resourcefulness and grit to break it down into manageable pieces, research and learn the necessary skills, and execute an intelligent solution.

Technical Skills

Languages

Python Java C++ HTML

Backend & Full-Stack

Flask REST APIs Firebase MongoDB SQL RAG

Tools & Workflow

Agile Git Jira Linux Bitbucket Selenium

Machine Learning & AI

TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn Random Forest Pandas

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing Kali Linux pfSense Wireshark

Currently Learning

Cloud Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Exploring cloud infrastructure design, including compute, storage, networking, containerization, and deployment pipelines for scalable, resilient applications.

Backend Systems

Backend Systems

Deepening my understanding of API design, database modeling, and scalable service architecture for full-stack applications.

Professional Workflow

Professional Workflow

Improving my skills with git for optimal version control and team collaboration in software development projects.

Featured Projects

Some of my recent work

Docent interface showing document upload and quiz generation

Docent

AI-powered web app that ingests PDFs and handwritten notes via OCR, generates vector embeddings for semantic search, and delivers personalized adaptive quizzes and AI tutoring.

Python Flask OpenAI API Firebase
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Automated Bid Procurement Tool

Automates the daily monitoring of 50+ procurement websites to identify relevant airport and infrastructure project bid opportunities.

Python Selenium BeautifulSoup4 Pandas
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Sandbox & Pen-Testing Research

Isolated VM sandbox network, with enforced access-control policies and validated with Nmap/Wireshark, then performed controlled penetration tests from Kali.

Metasploit Wireshark Kali Linux pfSense
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Hurricane Classifier

An AI-driven hurricane forecasting model that uses NOAA HURDAT2 data and a Random Forest classifier to predict hurricane classifications in advance with ~95% accuracy for disaster preparedness.

CSV Data Pipelines pandas Random Forest Scikit-learn

Get In Touch

Let's collaborate on something amazing

I'm always interested in working on innovative ML/AI projects. Whether you have a question, proposal, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!