Worked with District IT staff to maintain and repair district IT systems, as well as learn/practice a comprehensive curriculum with regard to Computer Science, Information Systems & Electrical Engineering.Computer Science/Engineering:- Constructed a computer from its most core elements (NAND gate)- Administered servers for the district's in-house intern program.Information Systems & Networking:- Identified issues in district networking for staff and students.- Familiarized with key components of a large, redundancy-focused network.

Served as a liaison between the school community of 1,500 students and the District's School Board & Superintendent, for a district of ~9,000 students.Local Advocacy & Responsibility:- Attended biweekly board meetings of varying lengths, posing questions to presentations & fellow board members.- Progressed important topics such as Advisory Votes for student representatives, and Late Start times, in accordance with popular research & student demand.- Attended trainings & familiarized myself with education/district-related laws, and political actions which affect funding/fiscal stability, such as the McCleary decision.Legislative Advocacy:- Engaged in legislative advocacy on the local & state levels in organizations such as WSSDA, giving feedback on policy recommendations & positions.- Travelled to Olympia annually for "Day on the Hill", speaking directly to legislators & representatives.- Testified at various hearings for important bills, such as a Right to Repair bill (HB 1933), in an effort to aid our district financially. Constituent Representation:- Spearheaded new constructs, events & organizations within the district to increase constituent feedback & participation, such as the Student Advisory Committee, a selected group of ~10 students per secondary school in the District, and "Cookie for your Thought", an event which rewards students for constructive feedback regarding the district, board, or school administration.- Attended monthly student council meetings, reporting legislative & local district-related changes & policy, as well as garnering new feedback to provide to the Board.

Forged visually appealing, contextually-appropriate images, posters, and media for WTSA.Graphic & Promotion Design:- Created folder design used throughout WTSA, an organization of 11,000+ students throughout Washington State, and composed of hundreds of secondary school chapters.- Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Nextcloud to collaborate, store, create & share content.

Served as the Software Solutions Engineer, alongside the System Administrator for proprietary company services for commercial mortgage brokerage firm.Software & Server Management:- Employed Java, Python, and other languages to solve industry problems with technology.- Developed new software to automate industry tasks and reduce required labor.- Managed a redundant server system with strict security practices and backup.Communicating with Employees and Clients:- Provided easy and intuitive experience with assisting clients with any technical issues.- Collaborated and communicated with employees to improve company software and workflow.Graphic & Web Design:- Maintained company website after initial contractor creation, and modified design to company needs using Wordpress, HTML, CSS & PHP. - Designed/edited company portraits & materials using Adobe Photoshop.

- Processed and sought client information for company functions. - Actively recorded obtained data and sorted it as necessary. - Utilized Excel, Sheets, and other Microsoft/Google products.

Technical Operations:- Utilized industry softwares, such as Nextcloud, to store and share important data.- Managed dedicated servers remotely using SSH, and configured custom VPN configurations.General Operations:- Creation of website and various additional services, such as JavaScript dynamic "bots"- Management of a moderation staff team of ~20- Constant on-call nature, solving complex problems regularlyAdvertising/Marketing: - Using Photoshop/After Effects to design the logo and produce promotional media (videos, pictures) which are distributed via Discord - Using TikTok to promote business (1million+ total views) and gather player base (10k unique players) - Performing SEO on the organization's website presenceFinancial Management: - Accountability in financial management, reinvestment in business and community - Usage of Tebex to obtain money from players in exchange for in-game perks ("ranks")

After the exit of Zentoria Host, stayed on to facilitate the transfer of customers and relative continuity, as well as limited guidance and assistance with venture-related issues. Exited once role fulfilled.

Web Dev + Other Technologies to enhance the Business: - Developing a custom web portal to track employee clock-in/out, as well as provide quick access links to common dealership sites/programs. - Utilizing software like DealerCenter, V12Software, and CarFax to manage dealership operations and web presence. - Deploying custom email addresses using the site domain via a custom mail server.Marketing/Advertising: - Using Craigslist, OfferUp, and Facebook Marketplace to respond to inquiries and manage posts of vehicles. - Using connected software (like V12Software) to configure automatic posts. - Negotiating and coordinating online with customers to achieve sales.

Manage High-Grade Server Equipment Remotely: - Utilizing Command-Line interface and technologies like SSH - Utilizing Docker, NGINX, and other software for the web, and Minecraft hostingSecuring Servers from Attackers and DDoS Attacks: - Usage of VPN technologies to connect to the server and prevent attacks - Custom OS-level rules and usage of UFW & IPTables to optimize performance during a DDoS Attack - Usage of CloudFlare and CloudFlare technologies to prevent DDoS AttacksWeb Development and Graphic Design: - Usage of popular web builder Wix to create an appealing website design - Usage of WHMCS to sell hosting, as well as setting up an optional mail server - Usage of Photoshop to design logo, and all promotional materialCustomer Service & Advertising: - Usage of popular platforms such as Discord and Reddit for modern marketing - Obtaining, listening to, and implementing customer feedback and recommendationsSuccessfully exited venture with a merger with a prominent company in the industry.

Utilization of Photoshop and other graphic programs to provide freelance work for various gaming platforms, as well as social media images and logos.