Perr&Knight
Help Desk Technician • Sep. 2024 — Present
- Provide first-line IT support for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, managing tickets through ServiceDesk Plus.
- Set up new PCs, including adding them to the correct shares, security groups, patching, and rolling out software using Endpoint Central.
- Administer user and computer accounts in Active Directory and troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues.
- Support hardware/software installations and provide technical assistance across Office 365 and other key applications.
E&S Grounding Solutions
IT Help Desk Technician • Feb. 2024 — June 2024
- Provided technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues using ServiceNow.
- Assisted with setup and configuration of desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, utilizing Windows Server 2019.
- Managed user accounts and permissions with Active Directory.
- Supported and troubleshooted Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
- Conducted remote support using TeamViewer and Microsoft Remote Desktop.
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Computer Science Lab Instructor • Sept. 2023 — Dec. 2023
- Facilitated comprehensive understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, encompassing syntax, data structures, and web sockets to support student learning.
- Offered personalized assistance in debugging students' code, ensuring comprehension and proficiency.
- Conducted regular lab sessions three times a week, fostering an environment for clarifying course-related inquiries and providing valuable guidance.
University of California, Irvine
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science • Sept. 2019 — Dec. 2023
3.24 GPA
CompTIA Security+
Oct. 2024 — Oct. 2027
Verification: 38T0XMWQQFVEQVWX
CompTIA A+
July 2024 — July 2027
Verification: HGZJ4Q9Z3NQ1Q6WZ
Full Stack Movie Store
AWS, Tomcat, MySQL, Java, JDBC, jQuery • April 2023 — June 2023
- Developed a full stack movie store website using Java, Apache Tomcat, and MySQL on AWS, enabling robust search, sorting, and cart functionality with secure login and session management.
- Engineered a responsive frontend with jQuery for dynamic content retrieval, Bootstrap for styling, and implemented JSON-based data transfer between frontend and backend.
- Implemented advanced features like connection pooling, master-slave replication, and load balancer setup for scalability, alongside an Android app mirroring the website's functionalities.
C++, CMake, Github Actions • Dec. 2023 — Jan. 2024
- Developed a terminal-based blackjack game replicating casino rules, which warned players of basic strategy errors.
- Utilized C++ to construct distinct classes for the game, deck, and individual cards, ensuring modularity and code organization.
- Implemented GitHub Actions to automate the compilation of versions compatible with Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows upon repository updates.
PyTorch, Python • Jan. 2023 — March 2023
- Engineered a Deep-Q Network enabling a Minecraft agent to effectively navigate and land safely in water following substantial falls.
- Orchestrated the creation of an image-contextualizing agent, optimizing actions to maximize reward attainment.
- Engaged in a collaborative effort with a team of two to iteratively develop and troubleshoot issues, contributing to project milestones.
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap
- Backend Technologies: Tomcat, MySQL, JDBC, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- DevOps/Cloud: AWS, Heroku, Docker, GitHub Actions, Git
- Machine Learning/AI: PyTorch, Deep-Q Networks
- IT Support: Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, ServiceNow
- Tools/Software: CMake, TeamViewer, Microsoft Remote Desktop
- Version Control: Git
- Other: Experience with setting up and managing Docker instances using Portainer, experience with remote support, and debugging in educational settings.
- Github: https://github.com/damondriscoll
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damondriscoll/