HELLO I'M
BLAEZ
Solar Car Enthusiast
Computer Science Nerd
and Video Editing Guy
ABOUT ME
I'm an Embedded Software Engineer and Senior Computer Science Student with a passion for sustainability. My love for computer science, leadership, and all things video has driven me to achieve remarkable milestones. During my college years, I have:
- Competed and placed podium in 2 Forumla Sun Grand Prix, and 1 American Solar Challenge.
- Built an Interactive Driver Display for ROSE (APP'S Solar Car)
- Rebooted and led the Appalachian Society for Computing, Informatics and Innovation
- Worked for and with the Quality Enhancement Plan Committee
Let’s connect!
jibbenbm@appstate.edu
RESUME
EXPERIENCE
APP STATE SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM - TEAM SUNERGY
SYSTEMS ENGINEER/OPERATIONS MEMBER: September 2022 - Present
- Learned to work with a team of individuals with numerous different electrical and
operational backgrounds to work towards the repair and improvement of a solar vehicle,
including gaining skills such as soddering for parts currently in the car, and interfacing
with CAN lines around the car.
- Developed an Driver Display, the first working display in ROSE, to display important
diagnostics drivers needed in ROSE.
- Committed myself to begin to learn Python, Dart, and C++ to better overall improve my
knowledge of the car, which allowed me to work on my own projects revolving around
the vehicle.
- Attended FSGP 2023, FSGP 2024, and ASC 2024, week-long events with Team Sunergy,
where we competed with other teams to test the limits of the sustainability of our solar vehicle.
We not only placed on the podium in all three events, but the competitions also tested the team’s resilience,
as well as my own personal work ethic, patience, and drive in a mentally and physically draining environment.
APPALACHIAN SOCIETY FOR COMPUTING, INFORMATICS, AND INNOVATION (ASCII)
President: April 2024 - Present
- Orchestrated regular meetings to foster a community of students passionate about
computer science, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaborative learning
- Spearheading the development of an innovative bot designed to streamline club
operations and enhance member engagement
- Leading a team of officers to develop and grow the club for the current Spring Semester
PLEMMONS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS
PLEMMONS SCHOLAR: August 2022 - Present
- Applied in Spring 2022, and was admitted in the Fall 2022 into an exclusive leadership
cohort at Appalachian State University dedicated to building and equiping future leaders
with valueable skills to make an impact in both local and larger communities
QEP COMMITTEE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Member: January 2024 - Present
- Collaborated with academics to enhance campus climate literacy.
- Joined a subcommittee to boost research and awareness.
EDUCATION
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Sustainable Technology
Graduate: June 2026
GPA: 3.78
SKILLS
CODING LANGUAGES
- Python
- C/C++
- Java
- HTML/CSS
GENERAL SKILLS
- Adobe Softwares
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership and Teamwork
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
APPALACHIAN STATE LGBT CENTER
GENERAL VOLUNTEER/DESK WORKER:
JANUARY 2023 - MAY 2024
- Helped maintain a safe space for members
of the LGBTQ+ community while aiding in the
setting up of events for the center
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE EXPERIENCE
VIRGIN ISLANDS VOLUNTEER: JANUARY 2024
- Recieved a scholarship to spend a week on
St. John with a group of volunteers focusing
on conservation around the island
- Aided in removing invasive species, eating
sustainably, and camping to promote a sustainable lifestyle
CONTACT INFO
Blaez Jibben - Embedded Software Engineer
Computer Science Student at Appalachian State University
- DOB: February 26th, 2004
- Phone: (309) 712-1414
- City: Boone, North Carolina
- Age: 20
- Degree: Pursuing Bachelor's
- Email: jibbenbm@appstate.edu