Hello world. I'm

CARL MASTERS

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First-year computer science student based in Tokyo, Japan

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Who I Am

I'm a first-year Computer Science student at Temple University Japan, based in Tokyo. I got into coding out of curiosity and found I genuinely love it I'm currently working through Python, C, and web development as part of my degree. My biggest interests right now are cybersecurity and digital privacy, operating systems, and AI and machine learning.

I've already had the chance to build a real-world project and place first in a hackathon, and I'm eager to keep growing. I'm looking for opportunities to collaborate, contribute, and learn alongside people who care about what they make.

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Hackathons

about_me.py
class CarlMasters:
    school  = "Temple Univ. Japan"
    year    = "1st Year CS"
    skills  = ["Python", "C",
           "HTML/CSS/JS"]
    focus   = ["Cybersecurity & Privacy",
           "Operating Systems",
           "AI / ML"]
    based   = "Tokyo, Japan"

    def greet(self):
      return "Just getting started."

What I Know

Languages

Python C HTML CSS JavaScript

Web

Responsive Design DOM Manipulation Flexbox / Grid Web Forms

Tools

Git GitHub VS Code Terminal / CLI

Currently Learning

Basic Cybersecurity Digital Privacy Operating Systems AI / Machine Learning Discrete Mathematics Precalculus Java

INFINITE SKILL STREAM

Python C JavaScript HTML CSS Git GitHub Terminal CLI Responsive Design DOM Manipulation Cybersecurity AI and ML Operating Systems Voice AI API Integration Hackathon Builder Problem Solving Team Collaboration Web Development Digital Privacy VS Code Flexbox / Grid Web Forms Python C JavaScript HTML CSS Git GitHub Terminal CLI Responsive Design DOM Manipulation Cybersecurity AI and ML Operating Systems Voice AI API Integration Hackathon Builder Problem Solving Team Collaboration Web Development Digital Privacy VS Code Flexbox / Grid Web Forms
Web Forms Flexbox / Grid VS Code Digital Privacy Web Development Team Collaboration Problem Solving Hackathon Builder API Integration Voice AI Operating Systems AI and ML Cybersecurity DOM Manipulation Responsive Design Terminal CLI GitHub Git CSS HTML JavaScript C Python Web Forms Flexbox / Grid VS Code Digital Privacy Web Development Team Collaboration Problem Solving Hackathon Builder API Integration Voice AI Operating Systems AI and ML Cybersecurity DOM Manipulation Responsive Design Terminal CLI GitHub Git CSS HTML JavaScript C Python
AI and ML CSS Python Web Development C DOM Manipulation GitHub Git JavaScript HTML Flexbox / Grid Web Forms Digital Privacy Team Collaboration Problem Solving Hackathon Builder API Integration Voice AI Operating Systems Terminal CLI Cybersecurity Responsive Design VS Code AI and ML CSS Python Web Development C DOM Manipulation GitHub Git JavaScript HTML Flexbox / Grid Web Forms Digital Privacy Team Collaboration Problem Solving Hackathon Builder API Integration Voice AI Operating Systems Terminal CLI Cybersecurity Responsive Design VS Code

What I've Built

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Freelance English Teacher Site

A business website built for a freelance English teacher to advertise their services. Features a clean landing page, a services section, and a contact form my first project built for a real client.

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This Portfolio

Designed and coded from scratch to practice modern HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript animations, responsive layout, and all. A project that's also the thing showing you the project.

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TabeTalk Beta (Builders Weekend 2026)

Built with a 5-person team at Builders Weekend 2026, this AI-powered dining app uses voice samples and real-time voice recognition to track who ordered what, then auto-assigns check items after the bill is scanned so each guest can pay their share seamlessly.

Voice AIAPIsReal-time Processing

My Background

2017 — 2021

High School Diploma

Lake Minneola High School — Minneola, Florida, USA

Completed a standard high school curriculum at Lake Minneola High School with coursework across core academic disciplines. Built foundational skills in mathematics, English, and the sciences while developing the study habits and work ethic that carry into everything since.

Mathematics English Science Critical Thinking Time Management
2021 — 2025

United States Marine Corps

0842 — Field Artillery Radar Operator  |  Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan & Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA

Served four years as a Field Artillery Radar Operator, operating the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar, AN/TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar, and AN/TPQ-46 Firefinder Radar (now retired). Worked as part of a cohesive team under demanding operational conditions and strict time constraints, contributing to the successful tracking of thousands of artillery munitions and delivering critical battlefield intelligence directly to commanders.

Concurrently held a secondary billet as a Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Custodian, responsible for the secure handling, safeguarding, loading, and operational use of highly sensitive military cryptographic keys and associated intelligence materials.

Selected to attend two formal military schools, earning qualifications as both a Combat Marksmanship Coach (CMC) and a Combat Marksmanship Trainer (CMT). As a CMC, provided individualized coaching to improve Marines' fundamental rifle and pistol proficiency. As a CMT, operated full courses of fire, developed training curricula, and advanced modern marksmanship standards across the unit.

Critical Thinking Leadership Teamwork Discipline Radar Employment & Maintenance Instructional Skills Cryptographic Key Management Operational Security High-Pressure Decision Making Curriculum Development
2025 — Present

B.S. Computer Science

Temple University Japan — Tokyo, Japan

First-year coursework covering programming fundamentals in Python, C, and Java, introductory computer science theory, and core math for CS at Temple University Japan. Learning to think like an engineer from the ground up.

Python C Java Algorithms & Data Structures Discrete Mathematics Object-Oriented Programming Version Control (Git) Problem Solving Tokyo Campus
March 2026

Builders Weekend 2026 Hackathon

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Built an AI-powered dining app that removes the chaos of splitting restaurant bills. Guests sign in, provide a voice sample, and the app listens in real time during ordering to identify who ordered each item. When the check arrives, the host scans the bill, costs are assigned automatically, and everyone pays their share hands-free.

Team

Carl Masters, Bhushith Gujjala Hari, Kseniya Chadovich, Kevin Beutler, and Fangyan Fu.

Tech & APIs

Used multiple programming languages and several API keys to integrate voice and payment workflows.

Sponsor Integrations

Open Network Labs, Lovable, Supercell, VoiceOS, RevenueCat, and ElevenLabs.

Built By

Fully developed by a crew of students from Temple University Japan.

Voice AI Real-time Recognition Bill Splitting Automation API Integration Payment Workflows Rapid Prototyping Cross-functional Teamwork Product Design Deadline Management Team Collaboration
March 2026

UI/UX Hackathon — 1st Place

Temple University Japan — Tokyo, Japan

Competed with a team in a UI/UX-focused hackathon hosted by Temple University Japan. Our team took first place by designing and prototyping a clean, user-centered interface concept under a tight time constraint.

UI/UX Design Prototyping User-Centered Design Wireframing Visual Hierarchy Iterative Design Presentation Skills Competitive Problem Solving Teamwork

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Let's Talk

I'm actively looking for internship and entry-level opportunities. Whether you have a role, a project, or just want to connect my inbox is open.