I'm passionate about software accessibility and applications of machine learning and reasoning. With years of experience in Java, C++, Python, operating systems, Unix-based system administration, data visualization/analytics, and data structures as well as several classes in these areas, I continue to develop the skills I'm using to build effective software. Visit my GitHub profile (asashepard) to see some of my past and current projects.Outside of programming, I enjoy competitively running middle-distance track and I'm an avid video editor and digital media enthusiast. I attend Williams College where I am pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cognitive Science.