Hello, my name is Ian

I have worked professionally as a systems adminstrator for the last 6 years and am looking to jump to where I find that my true passion is: Software Engineering. I have a profound love of writing code and creating solutions for everyday tasks. Please take a moment to view my résumé.

PROGRAMMING

I am utilizing C++ and Python at this time to solidify my understanding of algorithims and abstract data types. My past work includes a focused range of roles that continue to progress my understanding of networks and software.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

I currently am an active Association for Computing Machinery member and frequent ACM activities at UT Austin.

HOBBIES

I have been enjoying cooking alot lately, trying new recipes and dialing in on the perfect flavor. I also enjoy photography and traveling!


Technical Skills

HTML / CSS3

Highly Adept

Git / Github

Adept

Linux

Adept

C++

Adept

SQL

Adept

JavaScript

Intermediate

Python

Intermediate

Go

Beginner

Experience

Co-Founder
PC Genie Computer Repair
April 2015 – Present
Austin, TX
• Deployed a front-end webpage utilizing Bootstrap, PHP, MySQL, and WordPress.
• Maintained SEO to ensure that the company found its’ way to the top of Google and Bing results, which has increased sales significantly.
• Virus and malware analyst for the company, having successfully removed thousands of viruses and malware exploits from customer PCs and Laptops.

Full Stack Devleoper
The Signing CLWB
December 2009 – Present
Austin, TX
• Developed a front-end webpage utilizing Bootstrap, SASS, and Typescript to promote the identity of the business.
• Created an internal admin dashboard using a MongoDB, Express, React, and NodeJSstack.
• The design and presentation of the business’ web presence generated an increasing volume of notary signings, and overall revenue.
• Continuously maintained a secure CentOS environment that resulted in zero threat actors gaining access to the server, or data.

Network Analyst (Full-Time)
State of Texas HHSC
December 2014 – September 2017
Austin, TX
• Utilized PowerShell for scripting useful programs that allowed the team to automate tasks and increase overall time efficiency.
• Provided Windows Server 2016 operational support for State benefits office.
• Performed document reviews for junior level staff and mentored staff on software and project lifecycles, requirement gathering techniques, and best practices.
• Supported the monitoring of information security program activities by conducting risk assessments and reviewing security plans.

Linux System Adminstrator
HostGator
May 2011 – September 2014
Austin, TX
• Resolved Apache, Nginx, PHP, and MySQL database issues across thousands of servers throughout three datacenters.
• Maintained Linux IPTables firewall rules for incoming and outgoing connections.
• Utilized Regular Expressions and BASH scripting to automate tasks.
• Monitored Exim logs of thousands of servers for suspicious activity.

Founder
CSXSolution
June 2004 – March 2010
Dallas, TX
Operated a dedicated server that hosted 30+ Counter-Strike websites for various clans and 6 private Counter-Strike Source game servers.




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