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.
Profile
A professional foundation built early
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
UT Austin Computer Science: Machine Learning Edition Summer Academy
Developed supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning agents.
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
State finalist in "Java Programming" and "Device Configuration and Troubleshooting" events.
Student Organization for Academic Readiness (SOAR)
Founding member contributing to academic and student leadership initiatives.
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
Prep and Bistro Cook, Part-Time
Conservatory at Keller Town Center
- Prepares, labels, and stores menu items with a focus on safety and consistency.
- Cooks and plates multiple orders across griddle, fryer, saute, and pass stations.
- Supports nightly deep cleaning to maintain kitchen standards.
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.
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.
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.
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