Seamus Hinz

Seamus Hinz

About Me

Hello, my name is Seamus Hinz. I'm a student at the University of Florida studying Computer Science and minoring in Business Administration.

I began programming by making small games in high school. Over time, I came to realize how much I enjoyed the programming side, and I began to learn about what else I could create with code. I'm interested in learning more about software and web development, as well as backend infrastructure.

What I love about coding is knowing that every bit of functionality or design I add to a project is a direct result of my own work and deliberate choices.

Experience

I have experience in web development, C++, Python, React Native, and Gamemaker Language.

I got my start programming by making small games in Gamemaker Studio 2 for fun.

This culminated in me leading a small team of 3 to create a web game which went on to be commerically licensed to coolmathgames.com

Currently, I'm working on improving my skills and knowledge in technologies like React and FastAPI, So that I can apply them in new and exciting projects.

I've also been developing my proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI for native iOS, macOS, and iPadOS development.

Projects

Stress Facial Recognition Website

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Using MediaPipe's facial recognition technology, FastAPI, and Next.js, I worked with team of 3 to create a website that can detect stress in a user's faces while working on their computer.

Our team utilized Google’s MediaPipe Face Landmarker tool to capture facial landmark position data, which was transmitted to a Python backend via FastAPI.

We developed and fine-tuned stress detection parameters through iterative testing to identify facial indicators of stress.

When the user's stress level surpasses a custom threshold, the site will push a notification to them and provide methods of relieving stress.

My role involved creating front-end logic and React components, such as the webcam functionality and the de-stressing activities. I learned how to use Next.js and greatly improved my skills in React.

Personal Website

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This website was created to learn how to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. My goal was keep it simple and readable, yet still be memorable.

I created the 3D model using iOS' object scanning feature, then used Google's model-viewer API to display it on the page.