Software Programming and Debugging (Java, Python, C, VHDL); Assembly Language; Digital System Design and Analysis; Computer Organization and Architecture; Gate Level Simulations; Circuit Simulation; Static Timing Constraints Analysis; Transistor Logic Circuit Design; Logic Equivalence Verification; Microprocessor Systems; FPGA; Networking (TCP/IP); Computer-Aided Design (CAD); Web Development (HTML/CSS)
C Spire - Ridgeland, Mississippi
February 2020 - present
Part of the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. Developed and implemented applications using the Red Hat OpenShift platform, took ownership of major team initiatives (including a department-wide migration from AccuRev to Git), and researched/proposed implementations of high availability (HA) systems as a cost-saving and downtime-decreasing measure.
C Spire - Ridgeland, Mississippi
June 2019 - July 2019
Part of the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. Created proof-of-concept uses of the Red Hat OpenShift platform, built and deployed Java webapps implemented on WildFly/JBoss with Jenkins pipeline functionality, and created OpenShift documentation for internal use.
University of Mississippi - Oxford, Mississippi
School of Business: April 2017 - April 2019
Repaired, maintained, and installed computer systems and other essential equipment for School of Business faculty and staff, maintained classroom technology in all School of Business facilities, and provided wide-spectrum support to senior-level administration.
UM Athletics/Student Housing: January 2016 - April 2017
Monitored system diagnostics to minimize system downtime and failure, repaired faulty secure access control systems, provided technical support for University-owned computer equipment, and performed rapid-response maintenance and repair on critical security systems.
Mighall Tutoring - Oxford, Mississippi
August 2015 - May 2019
Operated as a tutor for engineering, math, and computer science students as an independent tutor as well as a contractor for other tutoring services; maintained a high multi-session retention rate across customer base.
Apple - La Crosse, Wisconsin
April 2015 - August 2015
Alleviated customer concerns and bolstered the image of Apple as Tier 1 Mac+ support, determined technical or user-side issues using information provided by the client, and counseled the customer through the necessary steps (either troubleshooting or tutorial) to resolve their concerns.
Verizon Wireless - La Crosse, Wisconsin
August 2014 - January 2015
Assisted customers with concerns about billing or phone operation, elevated customer opinions of the company as Tier 1 wide-spectrum support (OneBill specialized), and directly saved customers from disconnecting due to dissatisfaction with their service.
Camp Decorah, BSA - Holmen, Wisconsin
June 2014 - August 2014
Oversaw advancement programs for first-year Boy Scouts attending camp, performed administrative duties related to Brownsea programs, familiarized first-year Scouts with the traditions and basic skills of Scouting through comprehensive programs, taught multiple merit badge programs, and supervised Scouts during off-camp trips.
University of Mississippi - Oxford, Mississippi
2015 - 2019
Computer Engineering Emphasis; Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.03
Technical Coursework: Java Programming; Computer Organization and Assembly Language; Linear Systems; Operating Systems; Digital Systems; Electric Circuit Theory; Electronics Circuits; Random Signals; Statistics; Theory of Fields; Microprocessor Systems Engineering; Local Area Networks; Mobile Application Design; Electrical Engineering Analysis; Senior Design; Control Systems; Computer-Aided Design, Scripting Languages
Student Involvement: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Student Branch (IEEE), International and American Student Alliance (IASA), Model UN, Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout)
Ritsumeikan University - Kyoto, Japan
2019 - 2020
GPA: 3.42
Study Abroad (International Exchange)
Coursework: Intensive Japanese Language Studies, Japanese Economics, Modern Japanese History
Funded by 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from U.S. State Department
Logan High School - La Crosse, Wisconsin
2010 - 2014
Foreign Language: Spanish (limited working proficiency), Japanese (limited working proficiency)
Sales Ability: Fundraised $5000+ from door-to-door sales for the Boy Scouts of America; achieved record on-call upselling and low disconnect percentages while at Verizon.
Video Production: Experience with Production, Editing, Monetization and Promotion