Aspiring IT Professional

Colin Forte

Dependable high-school student with certified IT, food safety, and CPR credentials, plus hands-on experience in programming, customer service, and fast-paced kitchen operations.

Profile

A professional foundation built early

Colin combines technical curiosity with practical reliability. His background spans IT and programming work, customer-facing environments, and disciplined kitchen operations, making him adaptable in both technical and team-based roles.

He is currently pursuing entry-level IT opportunities while continuing to strengthen experience through school, certifications, clubs, and hands-on work.

Strengths

Technical skills with real-world discipline

IT & Programming

  • Networking
  • Java (Certiport)
  • Python
  • Pandas
  • Machine Learning
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
  • Git/GitHub

Professional Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Fast Typing
  • Dependable & Punctual
  • Customer Service
  • Food Safety
  • Cleaning & Sanitation

Certifications

  • Certiport IT Specialist - Java Certification
  • Learn2Serve Texas Food Handler Certification
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED

Projects & Activities

Competitive, collaborative, and technical growth

Summer 2025

UT Austin Computer Science: Machine Learning Edition Summer Academy

Developed supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning agents.

Aug 2024 - Present

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

State finalist in "Java Programming" and "Device Configuration and Troubleshooting" events.

Apr 2025 - Present

Student Organization for Academic Readiness (SOAR)

Founding member contributing to academic and student leadership initiatives.

Sep 2024 - Present

Hackathon and Computer Science Club President(HACS)

Ongoing involvement in coding, community learning, and technical collaboration.

Experience

Work experience shaped by speed, consistency, and service

August 2025 - February 2026

Keller, TX

Cook, Carhop, Part-Time

Sonic Drive-In

  • Prepared menu items and beverages to standard while serving up to 45 customers per hour.
  • Checked order accuracy and helped deliver a positive customer experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain inventory and reduce errors.

August 2025 - October 2025

Keller, TX

Cook, Part-Time

Hoshi Ramen

  • Prepared ramen components and supported high-volume dinner shifts.
  • Packaged to-go orders and assisted with point-of-sale tasks during peak hours.
  • Completed end-of-shift cleaning to help meet health code requirements.

May 2024 - July 2024

Penn Yan, NY

Housekeeper and Grounds Assistant, Full-Time

The Laurentide Inn

  • Prepared breakfast service and maintained guest dining areas.
  • Cleaned and turned over rooms to support consistent guest readiness.
  • Handled landscaping work including mulching and regular garden maintenance.

Contact

Ready for entry-level opportunities in IT and beyond