Welcome to my personal portfolio! I'm Nicholas Ayat, a passionate Computer Science student at UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on AI/machine learning. With junior standing and a plan to graduate a year early, I'm excited to take on new challenges and contribute to inventive software solutions.

Originally from the Bay Area, I have been immersed in the world of technology from a young age, fueling my enthusiasm for all things computer science. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some cool projects, like developing a predictive attendance tracking system during my time as a researcher at Sonoma State University. I also built NicklePal, an AI trading bot that uses LSTM algorithms to enhance market predictions, and created a Pathfinding Visualization Tool to help students grasp complex algorithmic concepts relating to data structures.

I'm well-versed in a variety of programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, C++, C#, Golang, HTML, CSS, and PHP. I’ve also worked with and familiarized myself with a number of frameworks including Django, React, Flask, and Angular just to name a few.

Feel free to explore my projects and reach out if you'd like to collaborate or learn more about my work. Thanks for stopping by!