About Me
Howdy, my name is Ralph Louis, and I am a Computer Science student at Texas A&M. I have a strong interest in Software Engineering, Backend Development, and Leetcoding (even though I don't like admitting it😅). I thoroughly enjoy the problem-solving required whenever I am programming, whether it is for class assignments, hackathons, or for a personal project I am working on. It is really fun to try and systematically breakdown a complex problem into a simple, satisfying solution. That is why I am so interested in taking this passion into the market to see how I can use this curiosity on issues that current companies are trying to solve.
Work Experience
Math Tutor | TutorJohn - College Station, TX
I currently work at TutorJohn, a local tutoring company here in College Station. Our aim is to help students at both Texas A&M and neighboring schools understand their courses conceptually so that they ace their exams and classes. We tutor subjects ranging from Math and Finance to Chemistry and Computer Science. I am a dedicated math tutor who can help with Algebra, Trig, Business Math, Calculus, and more. I have always found joy in teaching others because it helps me think about the topic more critically and seeing the concept click for them brings me a certain happiness that I can't really explain. I have definitely learned a lot from being a tutor for this long (and truly makes me understand the plight of teachers now💀). I plan on staying here for the rest of my time here at Texas A&M.
Student Technician | IT Help Desk Central - College Station, TX
I also work at Texas A&M's IT Help Desk as a Student Technician (I really need the money for personal reasons). My job is to help students with any technological issues they may be facing. In reality, we help anyone who found our phone number with any problem they are having at the time. I have helped people do return orders on Temu, facilitate conversations with other business' customer service, directed navigation to find a lost online plane ticket, and more. Though sometimes shocking, I have come to appreciate how random every call could be and leaving the caller with their issue resolved always leaves a sense of content and accomplishment.
IT Intern | City of Sugarland - Sugarland, TX
Being in high school, I didn't really know what I wanted to pursue when I got to college. I was still debating between Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, since both options had their pros and cons. Luckily, my district, Fort Bend, had a Gifted and Talented Mentorship Program where students are matched with local companies to explore what that field has to offer. I was able to be selected and I chose to go down the Tech Pathway. I was assigned with the City of Sugarland as an intern of the IT department. Honestly, though I was grateful for this opportunity that many did not have, I was a little hesitant because I was hoping for a more software engineering focused role. I decided that I shouldn't have such a negative mindset and that I should make the most out of this experience. I am so glad I did because it was a blast getting to learn from the intelligent professionals around me, watch how their meetings were conducted, and see how our department connected with other sectors/departments to make huge plans into a reality. I learned how to use ArcGIS and Python to make code that are (hopefully) still being used to this day. I also conducted a project during the internship, which I learned a lot about data collecting, distillation, and presentation. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and played a major role in me choosing the major I have today.
Interests & Activities
Texas A&M Singing Cadets
Outside the classroom, I have a strong interest in choral singing. Since middle school, I have always been in a choir and I planned on continuing in college. So, after committing to Texas A&M, I auditioned to join the Singing Cadets, a Tenor-Bass choir. Luckily, I got in and it has been a blast getting to meet all the guys in the group and sing at all sorts of places. We do a yearly 10-day winter tour throughout Texas in January and do multiple short weekend tours in the spring. Throughout the year, we are also doing 100's of performances, both big and small, on campus and abroad. Finally, we do a national tour every summer that culminates to a international tour every 3rd year. I just came back from the most recent international tour where we went to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Japan. This has truly changed my life and gave me lifelong friends and memories.
Honor Of Kings E-Sports
Alongside singing, I also love to play video games. It is my favorite pastime... and unfortunately the most egregious offender for my procrastination. I have grinded plenty of games in the past, but my current obsession is a game called Honor of Kings. It is a mobile MOBA game where the objective is to defeat the enemy team and ultimately destroy their base (it is very much like League of Legends or Smite, if you are familiar with those popular games). As a matter of fact, I play on a online E-Sports team where we compete for small tournaments in the local Houston area and larger, regional competitions. Even though I can't say we win all of our games (college tends to take away from the time needed to make it to the topðŸ˜), our team always has a blast and it has been a good experience trying to work together in a team setting for a common goal. It also taught me the importance of good communication and having a strong hierarchy. It also helped me to build mental fortitude to keep a level-head, even in stressful moments, and how to give or receive constructive criticism. Overall, it has been a great experience for me and I made some friends that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me. Please feel free to explore my portfolio, qualifications, and services pages to learn more about my work and skills.