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# Asli Oktay

**Headline:** BS in Software Engineering with Minors in IT Management, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
**Profession:** Tutoring
**Location:** Crookston, Minnesota, United States

## About

Asli Oktay is a Software Engineering student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, pursuing a Bachelor of Science with minors in IT Management and Cybersecurity & Information Assurance\. She currently tutors University of Minnesota Crookston students, guiding them through debugging, problem\-solving, and course concepts while encouraging independent learning\. Asli is also a member of the university’s Women’s Tennis Team and participates in fundraising concession events at the Alerus Center with Oak View Group\. Her technical strengths include Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with particular experience using PyTest and AI tools to troubleshoot and test code\. She enjoys algorithmic work, especially designing random generators, and brings adaptability to both individual and collaborative settings\. Asli has also worked with the University of Minnesota Crookston’s Multicultural Programming Team to help plan and organize campus\-wide cultural events and activities\. Her interest in technology began through gaming, and she values respectful team cultures, learning opportunities, and structured guidance while remaining prepared for fast\-paced environments\.

## Services

- Python \(Programming Language\)
- Java
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript

## Highlights

- Tutors at the University of Minnesota Crookston, helping students build debugging, problem\-solving, and independent\-learning skills\.
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the University of Minnesota Crookston, with minors in IT Management and Cybersecurity & Information Assurance\.
- Applies Python and PyTest experience to testing and debugging code\.
- Uses AI tools as part of her debugging workflow\.
- Works with Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\.
- Enjoys algorithm design, with a particular interest in random generators\.
- Competes as a student athlete on the University of Minnesota Crookston Women’s Tennis Team\.
- Supports fundraising concession events at the Alerus Center with Oak View Group\.
- Collaborated with the University of Minnesota Crookston Multicultural Programming Team to plan and organize campus\-wide cultural events and activities\.
- Brings adaptability to both independent work and collaborative team settings\.

## Experience

- **Tutoring at University of Minnesota Crookston** (2026\-01\-01–present) — Guiding students through debugging, problem\-solving, and reinforcement of course concepts while promoting independent learning\.
- **Fundraising Concessions at Alerus Center \- Oak View Group** (2025\-01\-01–present) — Fundraising concession events that are required to work at, occasionally every year\.
- **Student Athlete at University of Minnesota Crookston** (2025\-01\-01–present) — Student athlete in Women’s Tennis Team
- **Multicultural Programming Team at University of Minnesota Crookston** (2025\-09\-01–2026\-05\-01) — Collaborated with a diverse team to plan and organize campus\-wide cultural events and activities\.

## Education

- Bachelor of Science \- BS, Software Engineering — University of Minnesota Crookston (2025\-01\-01–2028\-05\-01)
- Laurel Springs School (2020\-08\-01–2024\-06\-01)

## FAQ

### What is Asli studying?

Asli is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the University of Minnesota Crookston, with minors in IT Management and Cybersecurity & Information Assurance\.

### What does Asli do as a tutor?

Asli currently tutors at the University of Minnesota Crookston\. She guides students through debugging, problem\-solving, and reinforcement of course concepts while promoting independent learning\.

### What technical skills does Asli have?

Asli’s listed programming and web\-development skills are Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\.

### How does Asli approach debugging and testing?

Asli has Python experience and is comfortable using PyTest for testing and debugging\. She also uses AI tools to help troubleshoot code\.

### What kinds of technical problems does Asli enjoy?

Asli enjoys working on algorithms, particularly random generators\.

### Is Asli involved in athletics?

Asli is a current student athlete on the University of Minnesota Crookston Women’s Tennis Team\.

### What does Asli do at the Alerus Center?

Asli works fundraising concession events at the Alerus Center with Oak View Group\. These are required fundraising concession events that occur occasionally each year\.

### What did Asli do with the Multicultural Programming Team?

Asli collaborated with a diverse University of Minnesota Crookston team to plan and organize campus\-wide cultural events and activities\.

### How does Asli work with others?

Asli is adaptable and flexible in both solo and team environments\. She values respect, learning, and team culture\.

### What type of internship environment does Asli prefer?

Asli prefers internships with structure and guidance, while remaining adaptable to fast\-paced environments\.

### Where did Asli attend school before university?

Asli attended Laurel Springs School before studying at the University of Minnesota Crookston\.

### How did Asli become interested in technology?

Gaming sparked Asli’s interest in technology\.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/ACoAAFYcM38BGHIrOFKoQFP24lTfOtdKFBaCTzE

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