Hi, I’m Michael Buss — a Computer Science student at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).
I’m learning in public while balancing family life and studies from my fifth-wheel RV.
My goal: turn every course and curiosity into something real and useful.

Java implementations of core data structures and algorithms.
Focus: stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and recursion.
Demonstrates algorithmic thinking, recursion, and OOP design.

A full PostgreSQL library management system.
Includes ERD diagrams, normalization, schema scripts, and constraints.
Built for UFV COMP 230 and extended for portfolio development.

A Python automation app for Costco price tracking.
Scrapes the “Costco West” blog, logs results to CSV, and calculates savings.
v2.0 roadmap: add watchlists, price-drop notifications, and user dashboards.

• Data Structures & Algorithms (Java)
• Database design and normalization (PostgreSQL)
• Backend development (Python, Playwright)
• Frontend foundations (HTML, CSS, React)

• Complete BSc in Computer Science at UFV (2027)
• Build a professional developer portfolio
• Earn a Software Engineer Co-op @ EA Vancouver (Summer 2026)
• Keep documenting the journey on YouTube @CompSciRVDad

“Learning computer science as a second career, raising a family, and living the RV life —
it’s all about persistence, curiosity, and creativity.”
— Michael Buss, CompSci RV Dad