I'm a Computer Science and Sustainability graduate from Oregon State University, passionate about solving real-world problems through technology. I enjoy diving into topics like networking and data analysis, and have a strong foundation in system troubleshooting and data-driven decision-making. My favorite things to tackle are real-world challenges, especially those related to sustainability, infrastructure, and public service.
- Dual B.S. in Computer Science and Sustainability, summa cum laude
- Completed advanced coursework in networking, cybersecurity, and environmental systems
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and CLI tools like
ping,traceroute, andarp - Background in logistics and procurement, with experience using Oracle, Power BI, and RESTful APIs
- Conducted research on optimizing energy efficiency in satellite communications at the University of Florida
- Programming Fundamentals, Oregon State University
- Theoretical Computer Science, Oregon State University
- Project Management, Procore
renewable-energy: Data science project analyzing the impact of renewable energy sources on carbon emissions.climate-microservices-app: An application for users to interact with climate change information, multiple microservices included.the-turing-way: Contributed to open-source project, the-turing-way.wandering-words: Library database that allows users to browse and check books in and out.
- Network security and infrastructure support
- Real-world applications of diagnostics and data analytics
- CLI-based troubleshooting and configuration management
- My hobby: Travelling and hiking!
- Led cross-functional logistics projects that reduced delivery delays and improved supply chain visibility
- Managed vendor negotiations and Oracle-based procurement workflows
- Diagnosed and resolved static routing and switch connectivity issues in simulated networks
- π§ kjirstenfastabend@gmail.com
- π LinkedIn Profile
- πΊοΈ Open to software programming, network analyst, and IT support roles
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