Biography

Wisdom Walker is a Computer Science student at North Carolina A&T State University and the founder of Sweet Design Websites & Logos LLC. Passionate about technology, digital creativity, and problem-solving, Wisdom has developed expertise in web design, programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Java, and platforms including WordPress, Shopify, and GitHub. During their internship with Lenovo’s Ready, Set, App Hackathon, Wisdom mentored student coding teams, coordinated events, and created tutorials, newsletters, and design materials to support participants. They have also worked as a web development assistant at I.A.M Digital Marketing Agency and as a computer technician with Eliminate the Digital Divide, gaining hands-on experience in building and maintaining technology solutions. Recognized nationally for innovation and computing excellence, Wisdom has received awards including the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award (2024 & 2025) and the Ready, Set, App Hackathon Innovation Award (2023). Driven by creativity, leadership, and a commitment to helping others harness technology, Wisdom seeks opportunities to contribute to innovative projects, mentor future tech leaders, and grow as a professional in dynamic tech environments.

Academic Status

Undergraduate Student - 1st

Research Area/Department

Computer Science; Machine Learning/AI

Major/Specialty

Computer Science

Degrees Earned or in Progress

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, North Carolina A&T State University, Expected 2029 Associate of Arts, Central Piedmont Community College, 2025

Academic Preparation

I have completed multiple computer science and related courses, including: Introduction to Computer Programming (COMP 163) Data Structures (COMP 280) Web, Programming, and Database Foundations (CST 110T) Applied Java Programming (CST 240) Advanced Java Programming (CST 251T) Computer Design Basics (GCS 151T) College Algebra and Trigonometry for Engineering Science (MATH 103, MATH 104)

Research/Academic Interests

I am passionate about software development, web design, and building innovative applications that solve real-world problems. I enjoy exploring programming, developing functional and creative digital solutions, and learning about emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, and database management. I am particularly motivated to use technology to make a positive impact on people’s lives, such as supporting victims of human trafficking, helping children from broken homes, and creating tools that empower underserved communities. I am also interested in collaborative projects that allow me to apply my technical skills while mentoring and learning from peers, combining creativity, problem-solving, and social impact to drive meaningful change.

Computational and Data Science Areas

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems; Computer Science

Motivation

Participating in the Sustainable Research Pathway program will allow me to research ways on how to help people with technology. Starting my freshman year of high school, I learned about the worst crime imaginable: human trafficking. Discovering my city, Charlotte, North Carolina, ranked ninth for human trafficking. I couldn't comprehend why more wasn't being done to stop this crime. I wanted to create an app to help these victims, so I joined the Ready Set App hackathon, a competition to create an app to help our community. I created EATS (Emergency Alert & Texting System), an app disguised as a fake Uber Eats to secretly allow victims to contact emergency services. I gratefully won the Innovation Award for our unique solution to this problem. This award made me realize the power technology has to positively impact a community and stop heinous crimes from taking place. Being involved in this program will allow me to develop innovative ways to decrease crimes through the use of technology. I look forward to working with expert researchers and deepening my technological skills and understanding with AI and how it can help others. Not only that, but I want to gain experiences with working with other like-minded individuals, exploring ways to help the community with technology, developing professional connections and even friendships, and developing leadership abilities. All in all, I hope to gain insight through this program on ways I can use tech to help save lives and even find the career in tech that will let me do that.

Lightning Talk Title

Detecting Online Predators: Design + AI for Safer Play

Keywords (Maximum 20 words)

AI for safety; online predator detection; child protection; ethical AI; human-computer interaction; cybersecurity; web development; machine learning; digital forensics.