Education

Western Governors University – Millcreek, UT
B.S. in Software Engineering
Expected Graduation: February 2026

Texas State Technical College – Marshall, TX
A.A.S. in Software Development

Certifications

CompTIA Security+
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Skills

Salt (SaltStack) / Ansible
Java + JavaFX | Gradle / Maven / OSGi
C / C++
C# / .NET Framework / VB
PowerShell / Batch / Bash / Python
HTML / CSS / PHP
SQL / ISAM
InstallShield
Git / SVN / Nexus (Artifactory)
DB/C DX (DATABUS / COBOL-Like)

System Support

Windows / Windows Server
ESXi / vCenter / vSphere
Proxmox
RHEL / Rocky Linux
Slackware
MacOS

Work Experience

Senior Software Associate – Windows Team Lead
L3Harris – Jan 2022 to Present

• Maintain communications software using Java + JavaFX on an OSGi framework
• Lead the Windows Integration Support Engineer team across multiple platforms
• Introduced automation reducing image configuration time by 90%
• Implemented STIG-compliant base images and security mitigations
• Championed adoption of GitLab, Nexus, SaltStack, Jira, and Confluence for the Windows team
• Hold active DoD Secret clearance
• Received R.I.S.E. award for exceeding Q2 2023 strategic goals

Senior Programmer
Tuel Automation, LP – Sep 2019 to Jan 2022

• Maintained legacy DB/C DX systems and migrated to Java + SQL
• Developed financial data parsers and reconciliation tools for McDonald’s franchisees
• Created automation tools reducing app development time by 30%

Software Developer
Xentient Technologies – Jun 2018 to Sep 2019

• Developed and maintained websites and cross-platform mobile apps
• Fostered collaboration in the Louisiana tech community

Personal Projects

Server & Network Administration

Proxmox hosting several VMs and containers.
HTTP Daemon • BIND • OpenVPN (planned) • Jellyfin • Minecraft Server
Windows Server 2022 • AD DS • WDS • WDS • NFS • SMB • IIS

Code Repositories

github.com/Takua95

AI Projects

Personal AI image generation server
Utilizing AI tools in work at L3Harris

3D Printing

Producing prints, modifying 3D models, and adjusting gcode.

Raspberry Pi

Pi Hole – an ad blocking/redirection solution
RetroPie – An emulation station

Vehicle Projects

2001 Chevrolet Suburban

• Replaced:
  • Engine Radiator and Water Pump
  • Sway Bar Links and Bushings
  • Front Passenger Wheel Hub
  • Front Passenger and Rear Driver/Passenger window regulators
  • Rear Nivomat Shocks and Front Standard Shocks
  • Rear Hatch and Window Shocks
  • Exterior Lights
  • Steel Driveshaft to Aluminum Driveshaft
  • Tailshaft Seal
• Upgraded:
  • Manual Side Mirrors to Electric and Heated Tow Mirrors
  • Aftermarket front and rear door speakers, tweeters, 10 inch bass speaker
  • OEM Stereo to Aftermarket Android Head-Unit
  • OEM U-joints to U-joints with Grease Fittings
• Added:
  • OEM Tonneau Cover

Transmission Rebuild – Part 1