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Erica Kinch | Computer Science | Data Analytics

Building decision-ready analytics, reliable software, and practical systems.


I’m a Computer Science student focused on data analytics, software development, systems analysis, and practical applications of AI. I bring more than 10 years of leadership, sales, and customer-facing retail experience to technical work, translating complex problems into clear, useful solutions.

My projects span Python, SQL, C++, Java, software security, systems analysis, and data-informed decision-making.

LinkedIn | Substack | Email


📂 Portfolio Hubs

  • Technical Portfolio — Curated projects in analytics, software development, and operations-minded problem-solving.
  • Academic Portfolio — Coursework, class projects, and technical artifacts from my Computer Science program.

🚀 Selected Work

C++ · STL · File I/O · Data Analysis

Built a C++ application that transforms grocery transaction data into frequency reports, inventory signals, and restocking recommendations.

What it demonstrates: Translating raw operational data into useful business insights while maintaining clean, modular code.

Requirements Analysis · UML · System Design · Stakeholder Communication

Translated stakeholder interviews and business needs into documented requirements, process models, UML diagrams, and a proposed web-based system design.

What it demonstrates: Connecting user needs, technical constraints, security considerations, and business objectives through clear systems analysis.

Python · Modular Architecture · State Management · Testing

Developed a state-driven text-adventure engine with separated world, player, event, and interface components.

What it demonstrates: Maintainable Python architecture, defensive program logic, extensible design, and focused testing.

Java · Spring Boot · Secure Coding · Cryptography · Dependency Analysis

Portfolio work covering vulnerability assessment, secure software practices, dependency remediation, cryptography, and application-security testing.

What it demonstrates: Identifying software risks and incorporating security throughout the development process.


📊 Data, AI & Current Direction

  • Google Data Analytics Certificate: Data preparation, analysis, visualization, and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Breaking Games E-Commerce Externship: SQL, database design, e-commerce analytics, marketing attribution, business intelligence, and dashboard recommendations.
  • Applied AI: Exploring responsible uses of AI for analysis, workflow improvement, technical problem solving, and decision support.
  • Professional Development: Continuing to connect Computer Science fundamentals with real operational and customer needs.

🛠 Technical and Business Strengths

Area Skills and Tools
Programming Python, SQL, C++, Java
Data and analytics Data cleaning, KPI analysis, Excel, Google Sheets, business intelligence, dashboards, and decision-ready reporting
Software development Object-oriented programming, modular design, file processing, testing, and maintainable documentation
Systems and security Requirements analysis, UML, system modeling, secure coding, dependency analysis, and cryptography
Development tools Git, GitHub, VS Code, JetBrains tools, Lucidchart, and Notion
Leadership and operations Sales leadership, customer experience, process improvement, coaching, and strategic communication

💡 How I Work

  • I begin with the user, business problem, and desired outcome—not a preferred technology.
  • I translate complex requirements and technical findings into language stakeholders can act on.
  • I value readable code, reliable analysis, thoughtful testing, and solutions that work in real environments.
  • I bring a customer-focused and operations-aware perspective to technical problem-solving.

📫 Connect With Me

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  1. academic-portfolio academic-portfolio Public

    Centralized index of coursework, class projects, and technical artifacts from my Computer Science program.

  2. corner-grocer-item-frequency-tracker corner-grocer-item-frequency-tracker Public template

    A C++ data analysis application that turns raw retail transactions into actionable inventory and demand insights with efficient STL-based processing.

    C++ 1

  3. Echoes-of-Abyssus-9 Echoes-of-Abyssus-9 Public

    A modular Python text adventure focused on clean architecture, state-driven gameplay, and narrative design.

    Python 1

  4. technical-portfolio technical-portfolio Public

    Curated portfolio of technical projects in data analytics, software development, and operations-minded problem solving.

  5. CS255-System-Analysis-and-Design CS255-System-Analysis-and-Design Public

    System analysis and design portfolio featuring business requirements, process models, object models, and system design documentation.

  6. CS305-Software-Security CS305-Software-Security Public

    Secure software development, vulnerability assessment, cryptography, dependency remediation, and application security testing.