Summary

Computer Science graduate focused on backend systems, distributed applications, and networking fundamentals. Experienced in building containerised services, REST APIs, and IoT systems, with strong debugging and systems-level problem solving. Comfortable working across Linux environments, networking layers, and cloud deployments.

Education

San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Projects

CapyTechnologies – Backend Automation Platform
Django · Docker · Celery · Google Cloud
  • Built Instagram story automation feature supporting 100+ test users
  • Developing backend infrastructure for scalable social media automation
  • Containerised deployment with Docker on Google Cloud Platform
Distributed Flask + Redis System (Dockerised Lab)
Python · Flask · Redis · Docker · Integration Testing
  • Built multi-container distributed app separating API and state layers using Docker
  • Designed REST endpoints with fault-tolerant handling (503 on service failure)
  • Implemented integration test layers covering availability, API correctness, and state consistency
  • Simulated network/service failures (Redis downtime) to validate resilience
zachsherm.quest – Production Website
Django · Docker · Nginx · Cloudflare · Linux VPS
  • Deployed and maintained production website on a Linux VPS with custom domain and HTTPS
  • Configured Nginx reverse proxy and containerised services using Docker
  • Secured with Cloudflare DNS + SSL protection
Wireless Classroom Air Quality Monitor
Arduino · Flask · Raspberry Pi · Twilio · Python
  • Led development of classroom CO₂/temperature/humidity monitor with SMS alerts
  • Built Flask web dashboard for real-time data visualisation and historical trends
  • Piloted in university classroom, improving indoor air awareness for students
ESP32 Embedded Interface System / Digimon Virtual Pet
C++ · PlatformIO · ESP32
  • Developed embedded UI system with state management on microcontroller
  • Custom sprites, animation, and hardware button input handling
  • Worked close to hardware constraints and low-level memory management
Aztec Connect – Club Scraper (SDSU Hackathon)
Django · Python · Web Scraping
  • Designed scraper and web app improving discoverability of SDSU's 200+ clubs
  • Built and shipped within a 24-hour hackathon window

Technical Skills

LANGUAGES

Python C++ Java JavaScript C#

BACKEND & FRAMEWORKS

Django Flask Node.js REST APIs

SYSTEMS & TOOLS

Docker Linux / Ubuntu Nginx Google Cloud Git GDB TCP/IP

HARDWARE / EMBEDDED

Arduino Raspberry Pi ESP32 PlatformIO

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