Jackson MacDonald
Computer Science + Mathematics Student at UMass Amherst | Prev SWE Intern @ Factset
- Role
- Undergraduate Research Assistant at Manning College Of Information And Computer Sciences, Umass Amherst
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jackson MacDonald
Hi! I am Jackson MacDonald, a junior computer science and mathematics double major at the…
Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Manning College Of Information And Computer Sciences, Umass Amherst
Jun 2024 — Present · US
Working on researching design parameters for a satellite mega-constellation for quantum entanglement distribution, mostly through simulations under a PhD student in the Advanced Classical and Quantum Information Research Lab (ACQuIRe)-Implemented deep reinforcement learning using Python and OpenAI Gymnasium to optimize orbital configurations by adjusting elements such as inclination and altitude, enabling the agent to identify optimal performance-Exploring the feasibility and performance of different Machine learning and analytical techniques within Satellite-Based Quantum Networks through an Independent Study in Fall 2024 with the goal of a published paper.
Education
Norwalk High School
High School Diploma
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
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