Griffin Long

About me

A Student Leader with a passion for learning and applying new and current technologies.

I'm a Student at the University of Alabama studying Management Information Systems with a Minor in Sales. I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and am pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business technology. Every day I challenge myself to learn something new. I love to give back to my community by helping others learn and grow. My main goals are to leverage technology to solve real-world problems and create new business opportunities for myself and others.

Education

August 2023 - May 2027

Bachelor's of Science in Management Information Systems

The University of Alabama

GPA: 3.6 (Undergrad)

Graduation: May 2027

Honors & Activities

MIS Ambassadors
Alabama Information Management Society (AIMS)
President's List

Experience

Clothing Brand Founder

Eternal Bliss Streetwear | Memphis, TN | May 2023 – Present

I have managed all facets of the business, including supply chain logistics, manufacturing, and order fulfillment. I created and executed a self-motivated marketing strategy to build brand identity, significantly grow the customer base, and drive demand for new product lines. Furthermore, I utilized data-driven business analysis and sales forecasting to effectively manage inventory, optimize marketing campaigns, and increase profitability.

Head Lifeguard

Germantown Athletic Club | Germantown, TN | May 2023 – Present

I have served as Head Lifeguard, managing a team of 7 lifeguards to ensure the safety of over 400 daily patrons. During this time, I have mentored new staff, improving team performance and adherence to safety standards.

Founder/Owner

901_grails | Memphis, TN | October 2022 – Present

Founder and operator of 901_grails, a hybrid reselling business focused on vintage clothes. Source, price, and market products through online platforms such as Depop, Grailed, Instagram, eBay, and in-person markets. Handle inventory, customer service, social media, promotion, and all aspects of day-to-day business operations.

Personal Swim Instructor

Germantown Athletic Club | Germantown, TN | August 2021 – Present

As a Personal Swim Instructor, I analyzed hundreds of individual skill sets to design and adapt custom lessons to optimize performance and accelerate skill development for a diverse range of students.

Elementary/Middle School Tutor

The Brown House | Northport, AL | August 2023 – September 2024

Teaching effective study techniques to improve comprehension and retention. Building meaningful relationships with students to boost motivation and self-esteem. Inspiring a love for learning by making lessons engaging and accessible.

Track and Field Coach

Houston Middle School | Germantown, TN | January 2021 – April 2023

Develop skills for 25 elementary and middle school athletes while teaching how to properly high jump and adjust techniques for competition. Inspire young athletes to achieve their potential by teaching discipline and a positive mindset. Provide individualized feedback to help athletes refine their techniques. Develop structured training sessions that focused on strength, flexibility, and technique.

Projects

BioISAC Threat Intelligence Platform

Developer | Oct 2025 – Dec 2025

A platform that integrates multiple APIs to collect and prioritize cyber threats, generate confidence ratings for urgency levels, and recommend response actions for the bioeconomy. It even evaluates user qualifications to ensure alerts reach those who truly need access.

Features: Tier-1 Threat Intelligence Platform aggregating vulnerability data from OTX and NIST. Integrated Google Gemini 2.5 Flash to automatically analyze and summarize complex threat reports, reducing analyst fatigue. Robust security including Role-Based Access Control and Two-Factor Authentication via OtpNet.

.Net 9

MySQL

Google Gemini API

C#

JavaScript

RBAC

2FA

Mississippi Quality Education Platform

Association for Information Systems (AIS) Software Innovation Competition | September 2025 – November 2025

1st Place - AIS Student Choice Award - AIS

The Mississippi Quality Education Platform is a free, AI-powered web application designed to close the K–12 education gap across Mississippi. The platform provides interactive resources, videos, guided learning paths, and certification opportunities for students and young adults, helping users learn through understanding, not memorization. This project won 1st Place and the Student Choice Award in the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Software Innovation Competition, focusing on the United Nations Sustainability Goal of Quality Education.

Features: CRUD endpoints for resources, videos, certifications, and learning paths; personalized AI chat; certification tracking. This project demonstrates how Information Systems and AI can work together to make education more personalized, accessible, and equitable for all students.

.NET 8.0

REST API

JavaScript

CSS

Gemini API

SQLite

Alabama Nutrition Hub App

Developer & Project Manager | September 2025 – October 2025

The Alabama Nutrition Hub App is a comprehensive full nutrition platform designed to revolutionize the student dining experience and support personal wellness at the University of Alabama. The platform centralizes nutritional information for on-campus dining and empowers users to manage their diet through personalized goal tracking, macro monitoring, and a Food Diary. I managed the entire project lifecycle, demonstrating end-to-end technical proficiency from concept to deployment.

Features: The platform's core capabilities include CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) endpoints for efficient data handling, supporting the personalized tracking of nutritional goals and macronutrients for every day. Key user-facing tools are the intuitive Food Diary and a comprehensive Nutritional Dashboard. Additionally, users can contribute to the platform by adding and sharing recipes to a communal foods database.

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

C#

SQLite

Freelance Music - Music Lesson Booking Platform

Full-Stack Web Developer | September 2025 – October 2025

The Freelance Music platform is a comprehensive, full-stack web application engineered to connect music students with freelance teachers, streamlining the process of lesson scheduling, booking management, and payment processing. Serving three distinct user roles (Student, Teacher, and Administrator), the application is built for scalability and financial accuracy, ensuring a seamless operational flow from lesson posting to completed payment.

Features: The platform's core includes Multi-role Authentication and Role-based Access Control (Admin, Teacher, Student) for secure user management. Key operational features include Lesson Management (Teacher posting, flexible scheduling, custom rates), Robust Booking System supporting one-time and recurring lessons, Financial Management for tracking payments, account balances, and automated rate calculations, Administrative Features providing full system oversight, user management, and System Analytics using Chart.js for data visualization.

ASP.NET Core

C#

.NET 8.0

REST API

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Bootstrap 5

SQLite

Chart.js

Expertise

Front-end Web Development

I specialize in front-end web development, emphasizing the creation of visually appealing and interactive website elements that respond dynamically to user actions. Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, I often leverage frameworks like Bootstrap to enhance the efficiency of the development process.

Back-end Web Development

I routinely leverage systems such as ASP.NET MVC and C# to adeptly handle user requests, execute intricate business logic, and seamlessly interact with databases. My specialization revolves around relational databases, particularly emphasizing SQL for robust data management.

Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship

I combine technical skills with business acumen, having founded and scaled a clothing brand. I utilize data-driven analysis, sales forecasting, and strategic marketing to drive business growth and optimize operations. My experience includes supply chain management, inventory optimization, and customer relationship management.

Toolbox

A curated mix of languages, platforms, and services that power my recent work.

C#

JavaScript

MySQL

HTML

CSS

Database Design

Project Management

Visual Studio

Git

Adobe CC

MS Office Suite

Business Analysis

.NET

.NET 8.0

SQLite

REST API

HTML5

Bootstrap 5

Gemini API