Dequan Burnside
Majoring in Software Engineering, Minoring in Leadership Studies
Iowa State University, Class of 2018
From Sioux City, IA
Iowa State University, Class of 2018
From Sioux City, IA
My life goals are to make a significant contribution to the world and to create an altruistic legacy. I find software to be the most versatile aspect of the future which is why I have chosen to study it at Iowa State University, along with a minor in Leadership Studies. I plan to be a leader in the software industry after graduation, either through entrepreneurship or in whichever position I secure in the startup world. I find life extremely short, so using my skills to solve a problem I'm passionate about is paramount. I am self-driven, creative, compassionate, caring, and inquisitive which amplify my relationships with others. I am always excited to learn new things, especially things that I can use to solve problems. I expect to solve problems involving the music industry, sports industry, or startup world. If you have any questions at all regarding my profile or would like to talk further, please email me at dequanburnside@gmail.com.
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Dequan Burnside earns Spring 2016 Dean's List honors
Dequan Burnside was on the Iowa State University Dean's List for Spring 2016. Burnside is studying S E at the Iowa State College of Engineerin...
June, 24 2016 - Iowa State University
Sioux City, Iowa, native creates collaboration software as Iowa State undergraduate student
Creating a successful business model, coding an award-winning app and winning an all-expense paid trip to California a?" these remarkable accomplishments are just the beginning for software engine...
March, 13 2015 - Iowa State University
Community Adviser at Iowa State University
✔ Developing a sense of community and belonging for residents at Iowa State
✔ Enforcing ISU Department of Residence policy all while maintaining quality rapport
✔ Empowering young leaders and advising them in leading their peers
✔ Mentoring minority leaders in the LEAD learning community to become young professionals
✔ Teaching residents valuable skills in academics, personal life, leadership, civic & community engagement, understanding & appreciating human difference
August 2015 - Present
Peer Mentor - Computer Science Learning Community at Iowa State University
✔ Mentoring young computer scientists in their transition to higher education
✔ Creating programs that reinforce core Com Sci concepts taught in mentee classes
✔ Teaching mentees the necessary problem solving skills needed to be employable
✔ Expanding the network of Com Sci learning community students
✔ Instilling confidence and understanding of successful strategies in software development amongst the group
August 2015 - Present
