Born in Virginia
I was born in north-eastern Virginia and moved to Germany when I was one. I moved back to the states in elementary school.
Who I Am
Hello! My name is Jaydon Carter, I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Utah. I was born in Virginia and raised in Germany, California, and Utah. I blend my love of coding with a passion for the outdoors, whether it’s sending tree runs at a ski resort or coding a new Python project.
My passion for computers originated in high school, I loved playing video games with my friends, and wanted to learn more about the systems that allowed for their creation and the computers that supported them. Since then, I've taught myself and experimented with different programming languages, such as Java and Python, customized operating systems in Linux, explored mathematics and theory, and created websites and projects.
What I’ve Done
2005
2022
Discovered Coding
In my sophomore year of highschool, I discovered into computer programming and fell in love with it. My first steps in coding was developing video games using Roblox Studio and Lua. If you want to take a look, here is an early project!
2024
Graduated Highschool and Moved to Utah
Graduated from Tamalpais High School with a 3.8 GPA and moved to Cedar City, UT.
2024
Worked at Brian Head Resort
From October 2024 until March of 2025 I worked as a ski lift operator at Brian Head, I received bonus compensation for exceptional work ethic.
2025
Student at Southern Utah University
In the spring of 2025, I enrolled at SUU, majoring in computer science. Since then, I have received a 4.0 GPA, Dean's List every semester, and taken relevant classes including Introduction to Programming, Technology and Ethics, Calculus I, and Object Oriented Programming.
2026
Computer Science at University of Utah
I transferred to the University of Utah for the Spring 2026 semester. I am enrolled in the Honors College and have recieved the merit based Price Transfer Scholarship. I've continued my studies in CS and mathematics with Data Structures and Algorithms and Calculus II, maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
2026
Continued Progress
My goal is to be better every day than I was yesterday, and I am always excited to learn and make new things. Check out my projects page for my past, present, and future projects!
What I Do
Coding
I love solving problems with code, turning ideas into working software, from desktop applications to web projects.
Mountain Biking
Riding technical singletrack keeps me sharp, both physically and mentally.
Skiing
Sending tree runs in the Utah powder is one of my favorite ways to connect with nature and others, and maintain good mental health.
