Hello, I'm Nifemi!

Student, Developer, Thinker

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  • Name: Waryth "Nifemi" Lawal
  • School: University of Kansas
  • Major: Computer Science

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Kansas pursuing an Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. I have experience in software engineering and work with Python, C#, HTML/CSS, SQL, TypeScript, and JavaScript.

Outside of class, I'm part of the University Honors Program and involved in groups like the Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program, iHawke, the Multicultural Scholars Program, and the National Society of Black Engineers. I also enjoy basketball, cars, and photography.

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My Education

  • University of Kansas

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Expected May 2026

    Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering I & II, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Programming Paradigms, Communication Networks, Computer Security

  • Olathe Northwest High School

    21st Century Engineering Academy | 2018 - 2022

    Awards: Earned honors distinction after completing 200+ hours of hands-on engineering activities

    Involvements: Architecture, Construction, Engineering (ACE) Mentors - Design Subteam Lead, Electrathon America - Control Subteam Member, Men's Basketball, Student Council

Relevant Experience

  • Software Engineer Intern

    Charles Schwab | Austin, TX | Jun. 2025 – Aug. 2025
    • Improved UX for 15,000+ financial advisory firms by extending AG Grid components with truncation-based tooltips using TypeScript and HTML in Angular
    • Analyzed C# (.NET) MVC architecture and designed sub-account API integration for data retrieval and routing through controller to UI layer
    • Implemented unit and BDD tests for tooltip behavior using Jasmine, WebDriverIO, Cucumber and TypeScript to verify UI triggers and tooltip content
    • Led design of ML feedback classification system for intern case competition; developed React frontend to show capabilities

  • Product Design Contractor

    OPENLANE | Remote | December 2024 – January 2025
    • Collaborated with the product team to conceptualize and review CAD models for an innovative system that integrates a software solution with hardware components

  • Software Developer Intern

    Textron Aviation | Wichita, KS | Jun. 2024 – Aug. 2024
    • Designed and implemented SMTP-based automation tool that monitored IAM events, triggered alerts via email, and reduced manual intervention time by 75%
    • Developed MVC CRUD interface for internal asset management system using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and C#
    • Integrated code signing functionality into 4 CI/CD pipelines using PowerShell and YAML; deployed to production with SQL metadata logging

  • Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

    Collins Aerospace | Lenexa, KS | Jun. 2023 – Aug. 2023
    • Designed and 3D printed test fixtures for aircraft lighting components that cleared a six-month repair backlog; earned an Rstar Spot Award in recognition of individual contribution
    • Created Python tool to calculate time study averages and present results in a structured format for engineers

  • Athletic Development Intern

    90.10 Training | Lawrence, KS | May 2023 – May 2024
    • Worked with NBA and college basketball athletes under trainer Peter Danyliv, implementing focused training plans, breaking down game film, and providing defensive support during sessions

  • Electronics Technician

    VR Lawrence | Lawrence, KS | January 2024 – May 2024
    • Diagnosed and repaired gaming components and 3D printers. Designed custom parts using CAD software and installed wiring for electronics setups while providing technical support to customers

  • Desk Assistant

    The University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | August 2022 – May 2023
    • Served as primary contact for residents, providing guidance, managing mail distribution, and leading tours of housing facilities for prospective students

  • Ambassador

    Diversity for Change KC | Olathe, KS | June 2021 – August 2022
    • Conducted interviews on racial awareness efforts, developed inclusion strategies, and collaborated with local organizations to facilitate successful charity fundraisers

Leadership

  • Engineering Leadership Fellow

    KU Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program (SELF) | Lawrence, KS | Aug. 2022 – Present
    • Selected as 1 of 43 fellows in a competitive four-year program developing engineering, leadership, and business skills
    • Designed a portable cooling solution for Lawrence Public Library, featuring a custom 3D-printed component that improved working conditions for outreach staff

Projects

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Applico

A job tracking platform with local and cloud-synced usage modes, featuring secure AES-256 encryption and analytics dashboard.

Chattr

A local real-time messaging app with WebSocket chat between browser windows.

Scorify

A web app that connects to Spotify accounts to analyze listening data, compute genre diversity and taste scores, and display personalized dashboards and leaderboards.

Serve

An interactive web app for tracking ping-pong scores.

HoopWire

An automated tool that retrieves, formats, and emails daily NBA headlines using ESPN’s REST API.

TuneID

A web app that extracts and identifies songs from video/audio clips using FFmpeg and Shazam API.

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