Clíodhna Ní Niaidh

Recent graduate from Atlantic Technological University with a demonstrated interest in programming. Proficient in C/C++, React, Next.js, Java, JavaScript, and Python, skills honed through diverse group projects and valuable work experiences. The final year project, Bia Blasta, serves as a testament to capabilities in software development, database management, and user authentication using MERN Stack and Auth0. The project was successfully presented and demonstrated to mentors and peers, highlighting excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail. Actively seeking employment opportunities to elevate technical abilities, contribute to collaborative teamwork, and enhance organizational skills.

• 2023: graduated with a 2.1 honours degree from ATU
• 2022: won first place in the Intel STEM challenge during internship.
• 2021: part of a team that was selected for the Georgia Campbell dining establishment and the McKenna’s Guides.
• 2018: achieved the bronze Gaisce award.
• 2017: was Highly Commended in the National Career Skills Competition.

Year 4: Bia Blasta (Final Year Project)   Result 2.1

• Developed dynamic MERN Stack application for personalised recipe recommendations.
• Leveraged MongoDB, Express, Node.js, React/Next.js, and Auth0 for seamless functionality and secure user authentication.
• Notable features include robust search capability, favouriting recipes, and weekly meal planner creation.
• Utilised React with Next.js for frontend, and Express and Node.js for backend.
• Locally hosted server; Mongo Atlas database for storage.
• Successfully presented and demonstrated the project to mentors and peers.
• View project: https://youtu.be/WCDJoYxlfYg

Year 2: Home Automation System (Individual Project)   Result 2.1

• Designed and developed smart Home Automation System with ESP32, ArduCAM, servo motor, and fingerprint sensor.
• Enabled remote security control through a smartphone.
• Fingerprint sensor for new print enrolment, granting recognised prints access to the home.
• Coded using C/C++ on Arduino IDE; web server implemented using HTML and CSS. View project
• View project: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/cb6cd8fe-cb76-4e27-b2c5-79f1217bcb85

Year 2: School Placement - Civic Engagement Module (Group Project)   Result 1.1

• Conducted programming and hardware circuits sessions for local secondary school students.
• Facilitated learning in smaller groups to enhance understanding and encourage questions.
• A collaborative effort with a group of 3 to promote the program and teach basic programming using Arduino UNO.

Year 1: Robo Car (Individual Project) Result 1.1

• Developed an autonomous car using C/C++ programming through Arduino IDE.
• Car moves forward until the left or right bumper is pressed, then reverses and turns accordingly.
• Controlled via Arduino UNO and hardware circuit board with L293D H-Bridge and LEDs.