Garrett Collier holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Southern California. He values family, his faith in our Lord and Savior, and dedicates his work to improving the lives of others through both technology and public service. Garrett has a background in Computer Science at Hendrix College, where he focused on software development, database design, process automation, accounting, and economics. He further expanded his academic experience through summer research at Michigan State University, before applying his skills professionally as a Solution Developer at Acxiom LLC.
In addition to his technical career, Garrett is actively pursuing his long-term goals in local government, politics, and nonprofit leadership. He serves as a software developer for The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, where he leads website development and digital infrastructure to support school safety protocols across the country. This role allows him to bridge public administration with technology, collaborating with educators, first responders, and administrators to strengthen crisis response and reunification methods. Garrett is committed to making an impact in both the technical and public service arenas, laying the foundation for future leadership in his community and state.
Python, Java, HTML/CSS, C++
Perl, BASH, Haskell
SQL, UDL
Full Stack Developer - The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
Solution Developer - Acxiom LLC
Advanced Computational Research Experience (iCER ACRES) - Michigan State University
Teaching Assistant - Hendrix College
Master of Public Administration -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science -
Hendrix College
High School Diploma - Hot Springs High School
Hours Worked
Projects Finished
German Shepards Loved
Pickup Basketball Games Played
My heartfelt commitment to the mission of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation fills me with purpose and satisfaction every day. Being part of this incredible team, dedicated to enhancing school safety and fostering a culture of care and preparedness, brings me immense joy. Together, we're making a real difference, ensuring that every child and educator feels safe and supported. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to be a part of such a vital and impactful organization.
I have changed course at Acxiom LLC and am currently working with Wells Fargo on financial systems projects. This role requires highly secure and structured work, focusing on automated processes, database management, and system optimization within sensitive financial environments. Prior to Wells Fargo, I worked with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), where I supported agency and campaign management by building a user interface in Python and Streamlit connected to Snowflake databases. Earlier in my career, I contributed to projects for Consumer Reports and America's Test Kitchen, developing automated workflows in Oracle and Excel, and later supported AT&T with manual interest and engagement reporting. Now, as a full-time Solution Developer, I continue to expand my expertise by delivering secure, efficient, and compliant data solutions for clients across industries.
Script Names: Scalable Automated Voxel-wise Analysis Tool (SAVAnT) and Significant Voxel Effects Reporter and Loader (SiVERaL)
I spent the Summer of 2022, alongside Dr. Andrew Bender at Michigan State University, building 2 MRI Data Analysis Python scripts which have the ability to create and automate Design Matrices, BASH scripts, Contrast Matrices, and submit this analysis through a terminal onto a cluster.
The repository will be available here soon, so stay tuned!