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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Hawthorne, California, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Implemented software features on Bottlerocket OS and built up public documentation website.• Shipped complex features in Rust for Bottlerocket OS, a container-optimized operating system based on the Linux kernel→ Image GC threshold settings for kubelet in v1.9.0→ OCI default spec and settings for containerd in v1.12.0• Worked on a GitHub-based project in the open source community• Led technical tasks of revamping Bottlerocket's public documentation website→ Implemented push-button GitHub Actions to generate OS package and kernel info→ Wrote user-facing documentation for operating system functionality• Was part of an on-call rotation that supported customers in their use of Bottlerocket OS• Active member of the Neurodiversity community

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Implemented software features on Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Service, set up development infrastructure for use by the team, and performed system test and validation.• Shipped Support for Private Container Registries in vSphere with Tanzu (TKGS)→ Designed and developed a headlining feature in under 6 months with no prior Kubernetes experience→ Tested feature via unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, and manual tests• Enabled private cloud hardware as infrastructure for developer use (testbed systems)→ Configured vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and NSX for two clusters→ Modified Jenkins pipelines to utilize new infrastructure→ Developed a Cloudflare-API DNS solution to give testbeds human-readable hostnames• Introduced a shared and searchable data-driven approach to pipeline issue logging and triage• Active member of the VMware Home Lab and Neurodiversity communities

Redmond, Washington, Us

Implemented software features on account.microsoft.com, performed data exploration and analysis on site telemetry and backend data, and introduced Jupyter Notebooks as a collaborative data investigation tool.• Shipped Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (>$170 M/month, new for E3 2019) subscription management→ Assisted in overseeing feature release in the E3 Xbox Game Pass shiproom• Built business intelligence reports for KPIs to drive investment decisions→ Introduced version-controlled Jupyter Notebooks to the data investigation and documentation process→ Learned and applied skills in KQL, SCOPE, PowerBI, and data pipeline tools• Assisted with the Office MyAccount migration to account.microsoft.com (AMC)→ Shipped the "Show All My Subscriptions" feature on the AMC subscription management page (Top 5 clicked item on that page)• Added data to CMS as part of initial launch work for Family Android App Time Limits

Mclean, Va, Us

• Performed vulnerability research with a team of interns on an industry leading IoT smart home entry system that comprised of a lock, doorbell, remote connectivity device, and smartphone application→ Found 9 vulnerabilities associated with the system• Applied reverse engineering, hardware analysis, network reconnaissance, and penetration testing among other skills during research• Developed custom exploits for the found vulnerabilities by writing scripts to be used in web applications that demonstrated the vulnerabilities• Presented our findings and a marketable solution to clients and senior leadership within the firm→ Placed 1st out of 16 teams at the firm's cyber internship competition

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

• Conducted feasibility studies utilizing large data sets curated from a variety of social media sources to determine impact and value to Dun ​& Bradstreet's commercial database• Worked with a team of interns to develop a social media campaign emphasizing Dun ​& Bradstreet's corporate values to inspire innovation• Introduced potential tools to improve collaboration and organization within and across different teams to enhance productivity and reduce redundant efforts

• Designed and set up a server room environment→ Researched and implemented a high-availability system→ Operated and maintained multiple servers• Developed custom software solutions• Installed and maintained hardware and software environments

Irving, Tx, Us

• Assisted in the full day-to-day operation of a 7-Eleven franchise• Analyzed weather and sales patterns to determine types and quantities of products to order• Learned customer care and interaction skills through dealing with various vendors and walk-in customers