Zeb Lakey

Zeb Lakey

zeb1283.github.io

lakeyzeb@gmail.com

zeb1283

Zeb Lakey

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA

Interests

Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , Neural Networks/Deep Learning , Software Development , LLMs

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: Python, Java, C++, C, JavaScript

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Windows 7-11, Git/GitHub, Windows Server 2016, MS Office, Wordpress

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

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

  • Software Engineering
  • Algorithms
  • Program Structure
  • Machine Learning Methods
  • Intro to CS I/II
  • Discrete Mathematics I/II

2021 - 2025

Work

Tech Assistant, Center for Langauge and Technology

clt.manoa.hawaii.edu/

Continued the project and worked on assorted programming/IT tasks for the CLT

  • Assisted faculty and staff with assorted projects around the CLT
  • Monitored computer labs and helped users with technical issues

2023 - Present

Software Engineer for Cybersecurity Grant, UHM ICS Department

www.ics.hawaii.edu/

Applied VDO to categorize software vulnerabilities from the National Vulnerability Database

  • Assisted in the development of a ML model that predicts outcomes of unclassified vulnerabilities
  • Completed over 1200 annotations of vulnerabilities for the model to learn from

2023 - 2023

Research Assistant/Prompt Designer, Center for Language and Technology

clt.manoa.hawaii.edu/

Worked on a project involving Natural Language Processing and LLMs

  • Created a full Python script that generated language-learning C-tests
  • Designed a pipeline for a user to be able to retrieve a test with a click of a button

2023 - 2023

Netlab Assistant, UH School of Architecture

www.arch.hawaii.edu/

Completed a variety of tasks for the SOA Netlab

  • Updated and maintained the school's website
  • Assisted faculty, students, and staff with technical issues involving computers, projectors, lecterns, printers, cameras, and other technical equipment.

2021 - 2023

Awards

Provost Achievement Scholarship, Board of Regents

4-year merit scholarship awarded to 96 Hawai'i high school students for high achievements in academics, sports, and extracurriculars.

2021-Present

CNS Native Hawaiian Scholarship, College of Natural Sciences

Merit scholarship awarded to high achieving students of Native Hawaiian descent.

2022-Present

Dean's List, University of Hawaii - Manoa

Distinction given to students at or above a 3.5 gpa on a semester-by-semester basis.

2021-Present