Alex Hirsch is a Virginia Tech computer science sophomore with a 3.6 GPA, blending classroom training in data structures and object-oriented design with hands-on experience in Java, C++, MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, and AutoCAD. He’s seeking a summer 2024 internship to apply his skills toward aerospace and defense challenges and is motivated by human-centered design through his HCI minor. Beyond coursework, Alex contributes to practical open-source tooling—converting Windows registry tweaks into PowerShell scripts to give users more privacy and control. His customer-facing roles at Meijer, plus prior tutoring and caregiving experience, demonstrate strong communication, training, and empathy when translating technical concepts for diverse audiences. Comfortable both with low-level code and CAD workflows, he’s eager to tackle systems that connect software, hardware, and real-world impact.
11 years of coding experience
McHenry County College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.6, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.6 at Virginia Tech
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Huntley High School
A Collection of Scripts Which Disable / Remove Windows 10 Features and Apps
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Contributions:4 releases, 262 commits, 105 PRs in 7 years 6 months
Contributions summary:Alex primarily contributed to the Windows 10 debloating scripts. Their contributions involved converting registry modification files into PowerShell scripts to remove or disable various Windows features and apps. They implemented scripts to disable Windows Defender, remove OneDrive, disable telemetry, and fix privacy settings, improving the user's control and privacy on the system. The user also fixed and extended existing scripts.
Contributions:5 releases, 98 commits, 75 pushes in 1 year 10 months
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