Aaron Ramos

Interests

Cybersecurity , Neural Networks , Digital Illustration , Game Development , Graphic Design

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript/TypeScript, Python, NextJS, ReactJS, React Bootstrap

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Windows, Git/GitHub, Visual Studio Code, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Engineering (expected Spring, 2025)

2020 - Present

Work

Project Manager and Web Designer, HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Hawaii

www.benfranklinhawaii.com/

Oversees project planning, execution, and delivery of solution by coordinating team. Design visual elements for web pages and plan additional site features

  • Produce meaningful and engaging website content for updated website
  • Prototype desktop and mobile website layouts using Figma
  • Perform customer research to best determine optimal website layout and features

2025 - 2025

EE Grader, University of Hawaii Department of Electrical and Computer Engineeering

ee.hawaii.edu/

Grader for multiple electrical and computer engineering courses

  • Grade and record submissions for homework, projects, and sometimes exams
  • Verify, update, and oversee student grades
  • Effectively communicate and consult professors regarding special issues or breaches of academic dishonesty

2024 - 2025

Activities

Programmer, Artist, Phorpho Game House

Artist and programming collaborator for game developement

  • Illustrate concept art for enemy mobs and ideate item designs
  • Test and program game prototypes
  • Directly test gameplay elements

2024 - Present

Research Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa

["sokaudiowm.github.io/", "arxiv.org/abs/2503.19176"]

Research assistant to assess AI watermark robustness

  • Conduct experiments testing physical distortions against AI watermarks
  • Evaluate data to determine AI watermark robustness against distortions
  • Help write, edit, and proofread sections of a research paper discussing findings

2024 - 2025

Summer Intern, Activistion Blizzard

www.activisionblizzard.com/

Multi-purpose intern to facilitate 2022 'Midseason Madness' Overwatch event

  • Produce graphics communicating collaboration between UH Esports and Activistion Blizzard
  • Install computer hardware and setup gaming equipment
  • Prepare esports arena set and hardware transportation
  • Coordinate/guide players to designated areas

2022 - 2022

Graphic Designer, UH Esports

www.instagram.com/uhesports/?hl=en

Designer involved in graphic creation and delivery

  • Design 35+ informative and engaging graphics across UH Esports social media platforms (Instagram, X, Discord, etc.)
  • Pitch primitve spreadsheet system to document graphics, commisioners, and designers
  • Communicate with supervisors, tem leads, and peers to effectively create relevant graphics in a timely manner

2021 - 2022

Awards

Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Distinction awared to undergraduate students when they earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher based on 12 credits or more

2021-2024

References

Available upon request