hi, i'm chigozie nnani! 👋🏿
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i'm a rising third-year information science student minoring in data science at the university of north carolina at chapel hill, passionate about creating innovative solutions through technology.
background
i'm a nigerian-american born & raised in raleigh, north carolina.
interests
when i'm not programming, you can find me playing basketball or soccer, listening to music, gaming, graphic designing, or trying new things.
passion
my passion for technology began at the age of three, the age i got my first computer. since then, i have always been intrigued by the things technology can do.
goals
i want to build & spend my career in engineering, particularly in ai & machine learning, making it more useful, ethical, & impactful.
fun facts
p.s. if you were wondering - my favorite sports teams are: real madrid, the las vegas aces, the carolina hurricanes, & anything from my school: the north carolina tar heels. my favorite artists are: asake, drake, flavour, & davido.
Founder & Creative Director
InOptive Studios®
Sept. 2020 - Present
Raleigh, NC
Founded & manage a streetwear clothing brand, leveraging Shopify, Adobe Photoshop, & Meta Ads Manager to create & market unique designs.
Full-Stack Developer
Computer Science + Social Good at UNC-Chapel Hill
Sept. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Chapel Hill, NC
Built a full-stack web application through a semester-long solo project, progressively mastering JavaScript, React for front-end development, and Node.js for back-end services. Implemented features incrementally while learning modern web development practices, from responsive UI design to database integration and API development.
Data & Machine Learning Engineer Intern
NVIDIA
May 2025 - Aug. 2025
Santa Clara, CA
Selected as one of 80 interns in NVIDIA's competitive Ignite program. Working on the SLT-Ops team to create systems supporting efficiency efforts, collaborating with Software, Hardware, and Product Engineers. Developing software and data systems to transform data processing workflows, with a focus on implementing machine learning solutions to optimize and automate critical processes.
Technology Support Analyst - Phone & Chat
ITS Service Desk, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Aug. 2025 - May 2026
Chapel Hill, NC
Provide front-line IT support to UNC students, faculty, & staff via phone & live chat. Troubleshoot technical issues related to accounts, software, & campus systems while delivering high-quality customer service. Collaborate with service teams to escalate & resolve complex incidents.
i'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.
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