Accomplishments

I believe that the greatest successes are not the result of a single moment but are built on a foundation of small, deliberate victories. Each step forward, no matter how modest, is a testament to perseverance and progress. Whether solving a complex problem, brainstorming the next big idea, or simply learning from a challenge, these moments add up to create something extraordinary. Below are some of the "great achievements" I've reached, both professionally and personally.

Career

  • Actively contributed to the ideation and brainstorming sessions that laid the foundations for two startups, and collaborated with other co-founders to see the ideas through to implementation.
  • Made it to the top-3 developers on the internal skills/experience score board at ApplicantPro.
  • Soley implemented the use of Graylog, Zabbix, and Ansible to maintain the entire infrastructure at ApplicantPro, including our flagship software and 100+ servers.
  • Called out as a hero in the Nightscout open-source project for a large contribution to the project that improved the code and user experience.
  • Worked in the IT Department of Lower Columbia College (LCC) while still in high school.
  • Scored in the top 10% nationally and top at LCC for the TestOut Network Pro certification
  • Scored as the top student at LCC for the TestOut PC Pro certification

Personal

  • Pulled off reroofing our house using an unfamiliar roofing material, while extending roof overhangs for our first time, and after just having had our first baby.
  • Using inspiration from online sources, designed and built a custom motorized vehicle gate for our yard with a hidden frame for a clean look.
  • Designed and built an audio recording booth for my wife's music recording, including soundproofing, and lighting.
  • Completed a 24-month term as a volunteer representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Obtained the rank of Eagle Scout at age 14
  • Earned exactly 100 Merit Badges while in the Boy Scouting program
  • Obtained Ham Radio license when 13 years old
  • Earned the Duty to God award (from the youth program in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

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