Brandon Kumalaa

Student

I am studying for a B.S. in Computer Science in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I expect to graduate in Spring, 2027 and hope to find a job in Hawaii as a data scientist.


Interests: Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Software Engineering


Projects

MouseBot 2023-05-19

MouseBot was an algorithm that I made in AP Computer Sceince that would compete with other students.

Java

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RPG 2022-12-15

A text based RPG game that I created in AP Computer Science.

Java

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DECA (CTSO) 2022-02-21

A businesss compettion that tested our business knowledge and skills through role-plays and presentations.

Business Competition

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Essays

Software Engineering Reflection: More than just Coding.

16 May 2025

Taking ICS 314 this semester taught me a lot about software engineering and the fundamentals of web applications. Unlike my previous classes, we learned various coding languages and how to use different tools and extensions. Before this course, my perception...

Software Engineering

Learning with AI

12 May 2025

I. Introduction As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it has introduced a new and arguably easier way to personalize learning and research. It allows users to ask specific questions while receiving responses that can be concise and easier to...

Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering

Navigating Through the Challenges of HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap 5

27 Feb 2025

My expectations were optimistic as I shifted from TypeScript to HTML and CSS. I had dabbled in HTML hoping to create a website as my project, and it didn’t seem that bad. However, my class has made me realize how...

Computer Science HTML CSS UI Frameworks Bootstrap 5

Old Habits Die Hard: The Challenges of ESLint

13 Feb 2025

Introduction to ESLint VSCode is an open-source code editor I have used for various classes, from AP Computer Science in high school to 141 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science in college. However, in Software Engineering, I was introduced to the...

Computer Science VSCode ESLint Coding Standards

Are you asking correctly?

30 Jan 2025

Should You Really Ask That? Occasionally, there will be that one student who asks the teacher the most obvious questions. The teacher’s or professor’s reaction varies from a polite to a sarcastic or dismissive response. This scenario likely stems from...

Questions Answers StackOverflow

My TypeScript Journey: Diving into a New Language

23 Jan 2025

Within the first two weeks of class for ICS 314, we were introduced to a coding language that I am somewhat familiar with, without even knowing it: TypeScript. I say this because I have some experience working with JavaScript when...

Computer Science TypeScript