Grant Harvey

Student Researcher

University of Dayton · Part-time

September 2026 - Present

Dayton, Ohio, United States · Hybrid

• Work on PPG-based user authentication system using signals collected from microcontroller-based systems
• Help Further the research of Professor Tianming Zhao

Musician

Self Employed · Self-employed

Jan 2023 - Present

Ohio, United States

• Develop instrumental songs to release over 50 songs
• Produce and release music on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music
• Work with programmers to make dynammic music for videogames

Computer Science Co-op

University of Dayton Research Institute · Full-time

Jun 2026 - August 2026

New Bremen, Ohio, United States · Hybrid

• Use coding languages Python, C#, and C
• Develop In-House tools and simulators to test software for forklifts
• Create automation software for QA teams to easier test future updates for forklifts

Laser Manufacturing Technology Intern

University of Dayton Research Institute · Full-time

Jun 2025 - May 2026

Dayton, Ohio, United States · On-site

• Use coding languages C, Python, and C#
• Develop plugins for the software Direct Machining Control or DMC
• Frequently work with and get support from senior developers
• Work in a Linux environment

Computer Science Co-op

Crown Equipment Corporation · Full-time

Jan 2025 - May 2025

New Bremen, Ohio, United States · On-site

• Use coding languages Python, HTML, and C#
• Develop In-House tools to test software that gets put on forklifts
• Work as a leader of a small team of interns

Tutor

Adventure Central / Wesleyan Natural Parks · Part-time

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

Dayton, Ohio, United States · On-site

• Help elementary kids with reading, writing, and math homework
• Teach kids content from school that they do not understand fully

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut · Part-time

Jun 2021 - Dec 2024

Kettering, Ohio, United States · On-site

• Manage time efficiently to deliver pizzas to customers at a given time
• Use multi-tasking skills to perform a variety of duties such as cleaning
• Communicate effectively with customers to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and clearly explain solutions to problems that arise

University of Dayton

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Minor in Music Technology

May 2022 – Dec 2026

Grade: 3.63

Activities and societies: Game Design Club | Making Music | Reading Books | Weight-lifting

The Dayton Regional STEM School

High School Diploma

Aug 2015 – Jun 2022

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Founder and Captain of the School E-Sports Team, Active in the Weight-lifting Club, and took game design classes for multiple years