Charles Shaw

Charles Shaw

Student atAmerican University
Based inWashington, D.C.

Hello

I'm Charles, a business administration student at American University, specializing in analytics and AI. I build and maintain websites, make music, and hope to start a business of my own.

Studying at
American University
Based in
Washington, D.C.

Intersections

Three things I keep coming back to: building for the web, making music, and seeing new places.

01 Web Development02 Music03 Travel

Build. Make. Explore.

  1. 01

    Web Development

    I enjoy turning ideas into useful, approachable websites. I built and maintain johnburns.tech.

  2. 02

    Music

    I produce, mix, and master original music in FL Studio, from individual tracks to a full-length album project.

  3. 03

    Travel

    I enjoy exploring new places and making room for experiences beyond school and work.

Work

Clutch

A 5v5 tactical shooter that runs right here in the browser: you and four bots against five, with a buy menu, a bomb to plant or defuse, and cases of weapon finishes to earn.

2026Game3DWeb

Knockback

A pixel-art platform fighter that runs right here in the browser: thirteen warriors knocking each other off the screen in a Washington, D.C. overrun by a dark realm, for up to four players and CPUs.

2026GamePixel artWeb

Now
Updated 29.09.26

Currently

  • Studying13

    business administration, analytics & AI

    American University · graduating in 2027

  • Exploring23

    web development and entrepreneurship

    With the goal of starting my own business

  • Making33

    music

    In my free time

Experience

Education

  • PresentBachelor of Science in Business AdministrationAmerican University, Kogod School of BusinessWashington, D.C.
  • May 2023High School DiplomaThe Prairie SchoolWind Point, Wisconsin

Experience

  • PresentSole Web DeveloperJohn Burns
  • Feb 2025 — Jul 2025Software DeveloperMentora · Self-employedRemote
  • PresentIndependent Music ProducerSelf-directedRacine, WI / Washington, D.C.

Leadership & Service

  • Mar 2024 — Apr 2024Volunteer StaffHorton's KidsAnacostia, Washington, D.C.
  • Jun 2019 — Jun 2022Camp CounselorPrairie Soccer CampWind Point, Wisconsin
  • Oct 2019Volunteer, Food PreparationRendering ThanksRacine, Wisconsin
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