05/26 - Current
Barista
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HI !! مرحبا !! I AM ...
Dylan Perkins
Senior @ Tufts University
Majors: Computer Science & International Relations
Minor: Arabic
I am from Los Angeles but am currently attending Tufts University in Medford MA, where I am studying International Relations, Computer Science, and Arabic. I hope to combine my skillset with my passion for community building to support humanitarian and developmental projects around the world. In my free time, I like to draw, dance, and tattoo.
Skills
Technical Skills
Java
C++
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
PostgreSQL
Git
HTML / CSS
WordPress
Figma
Procreate
Microsoft Office
full-stack software and web development
technical documentation
wireframing
Areas of Interest
- Humanitarian Technology
- International Relations
- Refugee Protection
- Middle East & North Africa
- LGBTQ+ Rights
Other Skills
English
Arabic (MSA, Jordanian, Moroccan)
data analysis
research (arabic – english)
program management
cross-cultural communication
community engagement
policy analysis
Experience
09/25 - Current
Office Assistant
Managed up to five campus center events per day and coordinated 15+ room bookings daily, supporting a campus of 6000+ students, staff, and visitors.
05/26 - 08/26
Community Services and Resettlement Intern
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05/25 - 09/25
Research Assistant
Conducted comprehensive research across multiple topics including urban development, sociology, city living, LGBT rights, minority rights, and representation in cities, to inform future consulting projects.
Collected, categorized, and analyzed annotations and notes from 150+ sources including books, magazines, newspapers, online articles, and reports.
05/25 - 08/25
IT and Web Development Intern
Built and customized an accessible WordPress LMS serving 200+ students across rural Tanzania and Vietnam, improving course accessibility and engagement.
Coordinated with a 4-person international team to troubleshoot IT issues and implement user-friendly solutions for educators and students.
Leadership & Involvement
2024–Present
JumboCode
Technology & Social Impact
Head of DevOps
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Dev - Artists for Humanity
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Dev - LGBTQ+ Senior Housing
Support student-led software projects for nonprofit organizations, helping teams maintain and improve applications after their initial development period.
2023–Present
Pole Dance Collective
Student Organization
Co-President
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Social Media & Outreach Chair
Help lead a student organization centered around pole dance, community, and creating an inclusive environment for students of all experience levels.
2024–Present
Tufts Engineers Without Borders
Engineering & Community Development
Travel Chair
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Culture, History & Inclusion Chair
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Tech Lead - Ecuador Project Planning
Lead technical development for an international community-focused project while contributing to organizational culture, inclusion, and team development.
Projects
Development
Websites, applications, and technical projects.
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Artists For Humanity
A short description of the project, what problem it addresses, and what you contributed.
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LBGTQ+ Senior Housing
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Research, academic writing, presentations, and interdisciplinary work.
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Transgender Musicality
My section of a project on Queer Musicology for the class Music in Global Perspectives.
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Sensory Pathways Project
A presentation on the sensory pathways associated with visual perception and how errors can occur during that can lead to errors in visual perception.
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Elyanna @ Big Night Live
A performance at Big Night Live in Boston, MA by the Palestinian singer Elyanna, which I attended and documented for Melisma Magazine
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Art of the Lebanese Civil War
A visual and historical exploration of the art produced during the Lebanese Civil War, focusing on its impact on collective memory and identity.
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