Babacar Drame

Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Georgia Institute of Technology

About

Passionate Math and Computing student at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a strong interest in computer science, mathematics, and problem-solving. I thrive in challenging environments, adapt quickly to new situations, and am always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and apply my skills in meaningful ways.

Country

United States

City

Buford

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Leadership, Tutoring, Problem Solving, Mathematics Education, Communication, High Performance Computing (HPC), Algorithms, Graph Theory, Parallel Computing, C (Programming Language), Data Engineering, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Hardware, Computer Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Security, Project Management, Programming, Coding Experience

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Georgia Institute of Technology

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

* Pursued innovative research to address scalability issues with All-Pairs Shortest Path algorithms, exploring approximations to move beyond O(n3) matrix multiplication. * Implemented and optimized numerical experiments using Python, NumPy, and JupyterLab. * Collaborated directly with a Georgia Tech faculty advisor, focusing on translating graph problems into matrix-based formulations.

Instructor

Mathnasium Learning Centers

2023-7 - 2023-9 · 3 mos

* Engaged over 75 students through regular check-ins, boosting participation confidence and learning outcomes. Collaborated with fellow instructors to understand individual needs and developed a tailed solution. * Documented student progress and behavior, using tools such as Google Sheets, to enable the team to provide personalized support and track improvement. * Guided students through mastering difficult concepts in order to foster a positive environment.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Math and Computing

2025-6 - 2027-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Pursuing a B.S. in Mathematics and Computing at Georgia Tech with interests in computer science, machine learning, data systems, and mathematical modeling. Actively involved in technical projects and research focused on problem-solving, scalable computing, and software development.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Mathematics

2024-8 - 2025-5 · 10 mos

Georgia Tech Distance Math Year 1 Program: Linear Algebra (MATH 1554) and Multivariable Calculus (MATH 2551) Georgia Tech Distance Computer Science 1331, an intro to Java.