First Advisor

Bruce Irvin

Date of Award

Spring 6-16-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and University Honors

Department

Computer Science

Language

English

Subjects

Capstone, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Software as a Service (SaaS), Agile Methodology

Abstract

This thesis reviews the development of the Henna Chatbot, an AI-powered DEI consultant designed to provide personalized feedback to organizations. Sponsored by DEI consultant Arsh Haque, the project aims to address gaps in current DEI software, which often lacks team-specific feedback. The Henna Chatbot leverages GPT-3.5 Turbo to create an affordable SaaS platform where organizations can train Henna with their DEI values, and Henna will help organizations stay aligned with those values. The project spanned twenty weeks and was completed by a team of eight computer science students at Portland State University. The development process followed Agile methodologies, emphasizing effective communication, collaboration, and the integration of feedback. The initial pilot program of users shows that Henna is good at high-level tasks of feedback but can still grow in its technical skills that could highly benefit teams.

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