Computer Science + Physics • ML/RL • Robotics/Controls • Research-minded builder
Wayne, PA • JJFrisch@outlook.com • Resume: PDF
I’m a dual-degree student in Computer Science & Physics at the University of Maryland. I am passionate about the beauty of algorithms and the ability to create things nearly anyone can use. The inspiration for the rest of my life is to engineer systems that pro‑socially shape the experiences of the people who interact with them.
Outside of school and projects: pick-up soccer and fantasy novels.
Languages & tools: Python, C/C++, Java, C#, Rust, Assembly, JavaScript/TypeScript, Linux, Git
Frameworks & libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, .NET MAUI, Unity, SolidWorks
Focus areas: reinforcement learning + search, data analysis/visualization, algorithm design, prototyping + iteration
- A trip-planning project focused on turning destinations into an actionable plan: building itineraries, organizing stops, and exploring routing/constraint ideas (time, distance, and priorities).
- Built as a portfolio piece to show practical engineering: clear UI/flow, iterative scope, and real-world problem framing.
Repo: https://github.com/JJFrisch/RoadTrip
2024 • Python / PyTorch
- Built agents using Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) and Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) with CNN-based evaluation/policy components.
- Ran large-scale self-play experiments and analyzed strategy evolution in a competitive, spatial board game.
- Write-up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t95HiT_Vk48AHe5BSArWpV6ObkvVYfmjIF5mwMdtEJw/edit?usp=sharing
Repo: https://github.com/JJFrisch/BlokusDuo
2023–present • C# / .NET MAUI
- Cross-platform puzzle game with campaign progression and daily mazes.
- Maze generation/solving focus, plus extensible progression content (skins, worlds, unlocks).
Repo: https://github.com/JJFrisch/MazeEscape
2025 • CAD / 3D printing / Arduino
- Internship work with Drexel’s Zheng Research Lab on soft robotic actuation prototypes and documentation.
Repo: https://github.com/JJFrisch/SpiRobControls
- Fake News Risk Identification: https://github.com/JJFrisch/Fake-News-Risk-Identification
- Medication Management (UI prototype): https://github.com/JJFrisch/Medication_Management_Windows
I’m open to collaboration, research discussions, and project work. Email me at JJFrisch@outlook.com.