Justin Schlag

Computer Engineering • Honors College • USC

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About Me

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Hi! I’m Justin Schlag, a Computer Engineering student at the University of South Carolina Honors College. I currently hold an active DoD Secret Security Clearance through my work with NIWC Atlantic. I focus on computer vision, image segmentation, and defense research through hands-on development. I’m passionate about building impactful tools and advancing Department of Defense engineering work.

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Skills & Resume

Resume: Download here

Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML & CSS

AI & Research Tools

  • PyTorch
  • SAM2
  • OpenCV
  • MATLAB

Software & Platforms

  • ServiceNow
  • PuTTY
  • VS Code
  • Git & GitHub

Networking Hardware

  • Aruba Switches & APs
  • Cisco Switches
  • NetAlly Tools
  • NetScout Devices

System & Network Tools

  • Unix/Linux Command Line
  • PuTTY & Terminal-Based Networking
  • Basic Diagnostics (Switches, APs, Cabling)
  • Secure Device Configuration

Work Experience

Network Operator

Network Operator - USC DoIT

As a student employee in the Division of IT, I clear and process enterprise switches (Aruba, Cisco, Juniper), manage RMA tracking, organize inventory stacks, and perform AP diagnostics and cable fixes across campus environments.

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SEAP Internship

SEAP Intern @ NIWC Atlantic

During my SEAP internship, I supported Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and mobile app development at NIWC Atlantic. I gained hands-on experience in defense contracting and software development, contributing to projects that enhance military capabilities.

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NREIP Internship

NREIP Intern @ NIWC Atlantic

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Research & Projects

Undergraduate Research

Computer Vision Research

Dive into my end-to-end raindrop segmentation pipeline: manual SAM2 labeling, horizon-based sampling strategies, and U-Net training with performance benchmarks across diverse environments.

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JustinBot

JustinBot Chat Assistant

Interact with JustinBot, my AI assistant built on OpenAI’s GPT models and deployed via Render. Ask about my work, coding projects, or academic journey.

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CSCE 190

CSCE 190 Website

Review my CSCE 190 final site project: from brainstorming and wireframing to interactive prototypes and production-ready builds.

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Career Timeline

Summer 2025
NREIP Internship

Held a Security clearance, working as an air traffic control engineer at NIWC Atlantic

✈︎ ATC ✈️ 📅 DoD
Apr 2025 – Present
Network Operator

Clear & process Aruba, Cisco, and Juniper switches; manage RMA inventory; perform campus-wide AP diagnostics.

🧠 50+ switches 🔌 AP servicing 📦 Inventory logistics
Aug 2024 – Present
Undergraduate Research

ONR-funded computer vision work at USC: raindrop segmentation pipeline, SAM2 labeling tool, U-Net model training.

🔍 Research 📊 Modeling 💾 Data
Summer 2024
SEAP Internship

Supported Foreign Military Sales and mobile app development at NIWC Atlantic after high school.

🪙 FMS 📱 Mobile App