I am a recent Computer Science graduate from New Mexico State University with hands-on experience in systems programming, Linux server administration, and open-source software development. I am proficient in Rust, C/C++, and Java, with a passion for building robust CLI tools, emulators, and server infrastructure.

Academic and Personal Projects

OCD (Organize Current Dotfiles)	March 2025 - Present
Designed as a personal initiative to deepn understanding of the Rust programming language

• Robust Git-based dotfile manager written in Rust.
• Supports tempating and deployment of dotfile configurations through a cluster of Git repositories.
• Ensures code quality through CI/CD workflow that executes static analysis and testing suite.
• Published to crates.io with 700+ downloads.

Dell Inspiron One Home Server	May 2022 - Present
Configured to deepen understanding of server maintenance and web development

• Successfully reconfigured an old PC into a home server hosting www.awkless.com using Jekyll.
• Deployed DDNS using DuckDNS to handle dynamic IP limitations.
• Performs basic blogging and site hosting duties on slow internet connection.

Linux DNS Server	October 2023 - November 2023
Completed as coursework for CS 480 (Linux System Administration)

• Configured DNS server using BIND8 in a controlled academic Linux environment.
• Managed firewall settings and enabled SSH access through school intranet.
• Successfully validated DNS responses via public internet queries.

CHIP-8 Emulator	February 2023 - May 2023
Completed as coursework for CS 371 (Software Development)

• Collaboratively developed an emulator for CHIP-8 system in C.
• Designed and implemented audio engine, keypad input, and CPU opcode decoder.
• Maintained Git repository, reviewed all code, and ensured test coverage before merges.
• Successfully executed multiple CHIP-8 ROMs with accurate timing and graphics.

Education

3.47 GPA - Bachlor of Science in Computer Science	August 2020 - December 2024
New Mexico State University, Las Cruses, NM

3.33 GPA - High School Diploma	January 2016 - May 2020
Gadsden High School, Anthony, NM

Skills

Area	Items
Programming Languages	C++, C, Java, Rust, Bash, Python, PowerShell, SQL
Tools and Frameworks	Make, CMake, Gradle, Git, CVS, Cargo, GNU Autotools
Operating Systems	Arch Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Windows
Databases	MariaDB, SQLite