About Me
Information Technology graduate with a foundation in networking, systems administration, and programming. Seeking a full-time entry level position in networking or systems administration where I can apply my skills to support IT infrastructure. Eager to collaborate with a team and continue professional development.
Education
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — B.S., Information Technology August 2022 - December 2025
- Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship (awarded Fall 2022)
- Dean's List (Multiple Semesters)
Relevant Coursework:
- Computer Network Concepts
- System Administration
- Security in Computing
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Database Concepts
Certifications and Awards
- CompTIA Security+ (January 2026)
- TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro certification (August 2024)
- NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Central Florida Affiliate Honorable Mention (2022)
- Congressional App Challenge runner-up with a falling objects game, Tan's Cake Span (2020)
Skills
Technical Skills
- Systems and Process Compliance: technical documentation, troubleshooting and diagnostics, system auditing, functional testing
- Networking: TCP/IP Suite, OSI Model, IP Addressing & Subnetting (IPv4), Network Services (DHCP, DNS, NAT), VLANs & Trunking (802.1Q), Wireless Standards (802.11n/ac/ax), Network Security Protocols (ACLs, WPA2/WPA3)
- Programming and Scripting: Java, Python, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Batch/Shell Scripting
- Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Linux (Ubuntu/Unix/RHEL), VMware Workstation/Virtualization, CLI (Command Line Interface)
- Tools: Git, GitHub, Eclipse, Cisco Packet Tracer, VS Code, Apache Tomcat, FFmpeg, REST API Consumption, Google Sheets (Data Analysis)
Spoken Languages
- English (Native)
- Vietnamese (Conversational)
Projects
- Three-tier web application using HTML, .jsp, and Java to alter a database using SQL (see Project 1)
- Created a university personnel management program using Java and performed source code reviews and debugging to ensure structural optimization (see Project 2)
- Simulated the core part of a mini processor using C on a Unix platform with two people
- Designed and simulated a small network office via Cisco Packet Tracer, verifying protocol compliance and security baseline integration
Relevant Work Experience
Freelance, Remote — Technical QA Consultant (May 2026 – Present)
- Conducted rigorous QA testing on AI models to identify logic errors and performance inconsistencies
- Audited system outputs for strict compliance with safety, privacy, and operational standards
Wendy's, Orlando, FL — Customer Service and Trainer (November 2022 - May 2026)
- Managed high-volume service, inventory readiness, and strict adherence to safety procedures
- Coached new employees on standard operational procedures to ensure efficient onboarding
Activities and Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Remote — Digital Data Archivist (November 2022 - Present)
- Automated large-scale media ingestion and processing pipelines using Batch scripting and FFmpeg
- Standardized file organization to prevent data loss or corruption during conversion
- Troubleshot file conversion and formatting errors to maintain smooth system operations
UCF Knight Hacks (October 2024, October 2025)
- 2025: Developed and submitted a Link Rot Detector to Devpost, designed to automate the identification of broken URLs
- 2024: Built a custom Discord Bot to practice event-driven logic
- Networked with peers and companies for future employment opportunities
- Attended workshops to learn about new technologies and skills, as well as sharpen existing ones
High School Programming Tournament at UCF (March 2024)
- Led various teams to the correct stations
- Tallied points for every team
- Ensured all materials were set up and taken down at the beginning and end of the tournament
Second Harvest Food Bank, Orlando, FL (May - July 2021, March 2023)
- Packaged food boxes in a quick, efficient manner
- Assembled food packages for distribution
- Cooperated with other volunteers in delivering food to the correct stations
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