Justin Lisoway

303 Liliuokalani Ave APT 1102

Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 USA

808-670-0194

Interests

Fullstack Software Engineering , Machine Learning , Financial Technology , Data Science , Optimizing Personal Health

Skills

Languages/Frameworks: Java, C, C++, Python, Javascript, R, MATLAB, LaTeX, SQL, Bootstrap, React, Meteor, Dart/Flutter, HTML, CSS, Mongo, Firebase, TensorFlow, Git/Github, Jira

Certifications: CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2 Candidate

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Master of Science, Computer Science (current GPA 4.0)

  • Algorithms
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Advanced Software Quality Assurance
  • Data Science
  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Program Structure
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Network Science
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Program Comprehension
  • Human-Centered AI

2021 - Present

Shidler College of Business, Honolulu, HI

Master of Science, Finance (GPA 4.0)

  • International Banking
  • Insurance and Risk Management
  • Investment Analysis & Mgt
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Int'l Mon Sys & Global Fin Mkt
  • Security Analy & Portfolio Mgt

2021 - 2023

Shidler College of Business, Honolulu, HI

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance (GPA 4.0)

2019 - 2022

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Minor, Mathematics (GPA 4.0)

  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Partial Differentail Equations

2019 - 2022

Work

Owner/Manager, Kona Kruzers LLC

Founded Kona Kruzers LLC, which provides vacation rental RVs to tourists visiting Oahu. Dedicated time and capital to start and continue to grow the business. Initially responsible for all marketing and client contact, then hired employees to expand the business further.

2022 - Present

Graduate Assistant, UH Manoa

Coached, mentored, and otherwise prepared UH Manoa swimmers for their 2024-2025 championship season. Responsibilities included public speaking, writing practices, handling unique professional relationships, resolving human controversy, and exercising leadership qualities.

2024 - Present

AI Trainer, Data Annotation

Provided prompts for AI code assistants, edited both text based and code responses to increase accuracy, and rated/categorized results to provide data for ML models to learn from. Projects range from general AI code chatbots to specialized Python/language specific chatbots to specialized math-based assistants that use code to generate accurate responses.

2024 - Present

Commercial Credit Group Summer Intern, Bank Of Hawaii

Worked with credit analysts and underwriters in helping to produce credit analysis documents on commercial loans. Gained exposure to the commercial credit issuance process from request to approval. Worked on commercial real-estate deals and appraisals, and participated in commercial business client calls.

2022 - 2022

Digital Banking Student Assistant, Bank Of Hawaii

Used Jira issue tracking software to provide feedback to project managers in developing digital banking software. Duties included performing and reporting on Digital Banking product tests in support of product development.

2021 - 2022

Entrepreneuer, Elite Swim Camps

Founded Elite Swim Camps business. Initiated and cultivated long term client relationships. Managed and delegated responsibility to hired coaches.

2018 - 2021

Math/Calculus Tutor, Edison School

Communicated advanced quantitative subjects such that someone with no experience can understand, and developed student’s confidence to succeed in their academic and professional careers.

2018 - 2019

Activities

NCAA Division 1 Swimmer, UH Manoa Athletics

hawaiiathletics.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/justin-lisoway/20220

Elected Team Captain by teammates, initiated team events, and led team through season; Demonstrated competitiveness, dedication, and perseverance; Trains 20h/week and swam competitively for over 15 years.

  • Team Captain
  • 2020 & 2024 Olympic Trials
  • UH Manoa School Records
  • Canadian Provincial Records

2019 - 2024

SAAC Representative, NCAA

I represented my team and sport at the univeristy, conference, and NCAA level advocating for the necessary resources we needed to succeed at a high level.

2020 - 2023

Awards

Dean's List, UH Manoa

2019 - 2024

Jennifer Matsuda #1 Male Scholar Althete, UH Manoa

2020 - 2024

Hawaiiana Management Company Dick Gourley Scholarship, Hawaiiana Management Company

2021

Math Contest Division Champion, Waterloo University

2015 - 2018

Duke of Edinburg, Gold, Duke of Edinburg Organization

This award recognizes extraordinary community service, pursuit of self-improvement, and adventure. A rigorous 3-4 year minimum program that involves extensive volunteering, skills, activity, adventurous journeys, and residential projects must be completed to be considered for the gold level award.

2018

National AP Scholar, College Board

2018

References

Available upon request