Nissi Otoo

I am
Python
Python
TensorFlow
TensorFlow
C++
C++
C
C
HTML
HTML
CSS
CSS
Tailwind
Tailwind
Gradio
Gradio
Figma
Figma
Arduino
Arduino
MATLAB
MATLAB
Unity
Unity
Python
Python
TensorFlow
TensorFlow
C++
C++
C
C
HTML
HTML
CSS
CSS
Tailwind
Tailwind
Gradio
Gradio
Figma
Figma
Arduino
Arduino
MATLAB
MATLAB
Unity
Unity

About Me

I'm a third-year Computer Engineering student at Virginia Tech majoring in Machine Learningwith minors in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science. Originally from Accra, Ghana, I currently live in Northern Virginia, but my roots are proudly Ghanaian! 🇬🇭

const nissi = {
  location: "Northern Virginia",
  education: {
    university: "Virginia Tech",
    degree: "Computer Engineering",
    major: "Machine Learning",
    minors: "HCI", "CS",
    year: "Junior"
  },
  currentFocus: [
    "Machine Learning",
    "Computer Vision",
    "Accessibility"
  ],
  leadership: [
    "NSBE VP",
    "Region II Finance Chair"
  ],
  values: [
    "Community",
    "Accessibility",
    "Innovation"
  ]
}
30+
Projects Built
8
Countries Traveled
3
Publications
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Playing clarinet in VT Symphony Band

Playing clarinet in VT Symphony Band

CSCW 2024

CSCW 2024

Coding at Virginia Tech

Coding at Virginia Tech

Playing piano with my dad

Playing piano with my dad

ISMAR 2025 Honorable Mention

ISMAR 2025 Honorable Mention

Me and my boyfriend

Me and my boyfriend

My family

My family

Volunteering in Pre-K class

Volunteering in Pre-K class

My research lab

My research lab

Projects

Smart CRM Helper

Smart CRM Helper

AI-powered sales assistant with semantic search and predictive analytics

#Machine Learning
PythonChromaDBLLMsGradio+2 more
Aurelia - Facial Recognition

Aurelia - Facial Recognition

Real-time face detection with lighting adaptation

#Hackathon#Machine Learning#Web Dev
HTMLCSSJavaScriptTeachable Machine+1 more
Drive Focus

Drive Focus

Survey-based distracted driving and pedestrian safety data visualization

MATLAB
Color Jump

Color Jump

Infinite runner game on MSP432 microcontroller

#Embedded Systems#Hardware
Embedded CMSP432 Microcotroller
Color Mixer

Color Mixer

Interactive RGB color creator with hardware feedback

#Embedded Systems#Hardware
Embedded CMSP432 Microcontroller
Maze Game

Maze Game

Serial terminal-controlled maze game with moving enemies

#Embedded Systems#Hardware
Embedded CMSP432 Microcontroller
Vinyasa - Yoga App

Vinyasa - Yoga App

Personalized yoga wellness app prototype

#Web Dev#Hackathon
ReactFigmaCSS
Bank Management System

Bank Management System

Terminal-based object-oriented banking application with secure transactions

C++
Home Audio System

Home Audio System

Audio processing system with custom PWM control and real-time spectrogram visualization

#Embedded Systems#Hardware
ArduinoSignal ProcessingLTSpice
Image Edge Detection Filter

Image Edge Detection Filter

Convolutional kernel for image edge detection

#Computer Vision
C++

Let's Connect

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations. Feel free to reach out!

Email Me

Best way to reach me for opportunities and collaborations

nssim516@gmail.com

LinkedIn

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GitHub

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