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Hi, I'm Joshua Terranova

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What I bring to the table

Expertise across the full stack

AI & Machine Learning

Building intelligent systems

From 7.6B parameter language models to sub-1% error medical detection systems. I develop AI solutions that deliver real-world impact.

PyTorchTensorFlowComputer VisionNLP

Mobile First

iOS & macOS apps with Swift & SwiftUI

Full-Stack Web

React, Next.js, Node.js, Python

Aerospace

NASA Experience

L'SPACE MCA & NPWEE, NCAS Missions 1-3, mission formulation, proposal writing, systems engineering

Research

Published Work

Computational physics, Monte Carlo simulations, technical documentation

Learn more about my journey

My journey

Key milestones and achievements

2025

Multiple Achievements

  • NASA L'SPACE MCA (Oct 2025 - Present)
  • NASA L'SPACE NPWEE (Jun-Sep 2025)
  • NASA NCAS Missions 1-3 (Jan-Jul 2025)
  • SpAIder AI Company - CEO/Founder (Jan 2025 - Present)
  • USC AI-SCSP Research Scholar (Jun-Jul 2025)
  • AI LA Developer (Jan-Mar 2025)
  • Autodesk/Toyota 2nd Place (Feb-Mar 2025)
  • CRANE Research Scholar (Jan-May 2025)
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate
2024

Research & Development

  • Developed 7.6B parameter LLM
  • Medical AI with <1% error rate
  • Monte Carlo optimization (60% faster)
  • AFA CyberPatriot Competitor (Jan-Mar 2024)
2021-Present

USC Viterbi & MESA

  • Computer Science Student at USC
  • 4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude
  • MESA Research Fellow (Jan 2022 - Jun 2025)
  • Full-stack development

Tech stack

Modern tools for modern problems

Languages

→ Python
→ C++
→ TypeScript
→ Swift
→ Java
→ Go

AI & ML

→ PyTorch
→ TensorFlow
→ Scikit-learn
→ OpenCV
→ Hugging Face

Frontend

→ React
→ Next.js
→ Vue.js
→ Tailwind
→ Framer Motion

Backend

→ Node.js
→ Flask
→ Django
→ PostgreSQL
→ MongoDB
Featured

Featured Work

Real projects. Real impact. Real results.

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4 AI assistants

SpAIder - AI Assistant Suite

4 specialized AI chatbots with personality modes, conversation memory, and interactive 3D visualizations

Next.jsTypeScriptGroq APIReact Three Fiber
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7.6B params

7.6B Parameter AI Model

Trained LLM on 100GB+ dataset; achieved 500ms response time; deployed serving 1,000+ queries daily

PyTorchTransformersPython
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<1% error

Medical AI Detection

Deep learning system achieving sub-1% error rate in pneumonia detection with 99.2% accuracy

Computer VisionPyTorchPython
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40+ projects

Full-Stack Web Platform

Production web application with real-time features

Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL
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Native perf

Native macOS Apps

Task management and clipboard tools with system integration

SwiftSwiftUIAppKit
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remarkable together

Whether you need a full-stack application, AI integration, or mobile development, I deliver production-ready solutions that scale.

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📧 jjt_373@usc.edu • Average response time: <24 hours

Based in Los Angeles, CA • Open to remote opportunities