In progress
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Currently studying. Hardware, operating systems, networking fundamentals, security, and troubleshooting methodology for help desk and desktop support roles.
Certifications and education
An engineering degree underneath, and an IT certification path in progress on top of it.
Certifications
Planned
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
Next after A+. Studying from Network+ prep material as part of current coursework, and applying it directly in the home lab, where the VLAN segmentation phase is on the roadmap for exactly this reason.
Enrolled, expected Feb 2027
Network System Administrator I
Antelope Valley College, in partnership with JT4's Jump Start program
A structured systems and network administration certification aligned with entry-level technical roles. Offered through JT4's Jump Start program.
2026
Google Cloud Digital Leader
Google Cloud
Foundational cloud concepts: core services, infrastructure and application modernization, data, and security in a cloud environment.
2026
Google AI Essentials
Practical use of generative AI tools, prompt design, and responsible AI practices.
Education
2022 to Jun 2026
BS, Computer Science and Engineering
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Coursework in computer networks, operating systems, computer architecture, data structures, algorithms, compilers, embedded systems, logic design, and software engineering. Senior design project in hardware security, published as a senior thesis.
2017 to 2021
BS, Biology
University of California, Riverside
University Honors Program. Dean's Honors List. Honors capstone in longitudinal morphology research: digitizing anatomical landmarks from research images and analyzing shape change over time.