Shipping Full-Stack Features
Contributing to BittDesk HRMS as an Application Development Intern, working across React interfaces, API integration, workflow logic, and production-style team practices.
Computer Science · Cybersecurity Concentration
Brian “BJ” Saunders Jr
Computer Science student at UNC Charlotte with a cybersecurity concentration, building practical software through internship work, technical projects, and hands-on security labs. I care about understanding systems deeply, writing useful code, and keeping security in mind from the start.
Current Focus
The areas I am actively developing through internship work, independent projects, and certification study.
Building OptionScope
Developing a general-purpose options analytics platform with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, and market-data integrations to deepen my understanding of financial systems and backend architecture.
Growing Cloud Fundamentals
Preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam while strengthening my understanding of cloud concepts, core services, security, pricing, and architecture.
Learning & Certifications
Cloud fundamentals and technical credentials I am actively building toward.
In Progress
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Foundational • CLF-C02
Studying AWS cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to better understand how cloud-based systems are designed, deployed, and discussed in technical teams.
Learn MoreSelected Projects
Projects and labs that show how I apply software development, security, and systems thinking outside the classroom.
OptionScope
FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Python, Alpaca API
Building a backend-first options analytics platform for exploring stock quotes, option expirations, option chains, and future strategy analysis.
- Implemented market-data endpoints with validation and provider integration.
- Structured the backend with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, and tests.
- Designed the project as a portfolio-grade tool rather than a one-off script.
Vulnerable Web Application Penetration Test
Kali Linux, DVWA, OWASP Juice Shop, Nmap, Nikto, Burp Suite
Built and tested a controlled security lab using intentionally vulnerable web applications to practice reconnaissance, exploitation, documentation, and remediation thinking.
- Conducted reconnaissance and exploitation using Nmap, Nikto, and Burp Suite.
- Identified SQL Injection, XSS, and Command Injection vulnerabilities.
- Documented findings, risk, and remediation steps in a structured penetration test report.
Hash Table Library
Java
Implemented a generic Java hash table with linear probing, resizing, collision handling, and key-value operations.
- Explored collision handling and load-factor tradeoffs.
- Practiced writing and testing core data-structure logic.
Experience
Application Development Intern
Contribute to full-stack HRMS features in a production-style team environment, working with React interfaces, API integration, workflow logic, Git branching, pull requests, and debugging across the stack.
- Collaborate using Git branching, pull requests, and merge-conflict resolution in an agile team.
- Debug issues, integrate backend endpoints, and ensure code meets deployment standards.
Technology Coach, YouCanTech
Coach middle and high school students through hands-on coding and robotics activities, helping them practice programming logic, debugging, problem-solving, and iterative development.
- Teach programming logic, problem-solving, and computational thinking.
- Mentor students through debugging and iterative development.
Member, 49th Security Division
Participate in a cybersecurity-focused student organization at UNC Charlotte, building exposure to security concepts, technical discussion, professional development, and hands-on learning outside the classroom.
Skills
Tools, languages, and concepts I have used through coursework, internship work, labs, and independent projects.
Languages
Java, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, HTML, CSS
Frontend
React, React Native, Expo, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design
Backend & APIs
FastAPI, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Spotify Web API, Alpaca API
Databases & Cloud
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, Docker Compose, Vercel, GitHub Pages, AWS Cloud Fundamentals
Developer Tools
Git, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, Xcode Simulator
Security Tools & Concepts
Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nikto, OWASP Juice Shop, DVWA, Penetration Testing, Secure Software Development
Core Concepts
Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Testing, Debugging, API Integration
Contact
Interested in internships, software projects, cybersecurity, or early-career engineering conversations? I would be glad to connect.