Greetings, my name is Nora.

(she/they)

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I am a Computer Scientist with a strong passion for cloud engineering and cybersecurity. As someone who is constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn, I am always exploring different aspects of computer science that intrigue me. I enjoy creating software that combines my many other interests such as lucid dreaming, herbal medicine, electronic music, and natural languages.

Throughout my academic journey, I have pursued a diverse range of coursework, covering a wide spectrum of topics. The breadth of my study has equipped me with comprehensive knowledge across many domains of Computer Science and has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of not only how computer systems work, but how they influence the world around us.

Prior to my education in CS, I provided direct client care in community mental health. This experience allowed me to develop strong communication skills and improved my ability to work in high pressure situations, adapting to the current environment and problem-solving in real time. With this strong foundation in fostering meaningful connections, I bring a well-rounded skill set, both technical and interpersonal, that enables effective communication and collaboration within diverse teams and contexts.

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Projects

Dream Journal (Python)
An AI-Powered Dream Journal using Google's Sentiment Analysis API and OpenAI's DALL-E Image Generation API.
SnakeSynth (Python)
A music syntheisizer written in Python, interface made with Pyside.
Holistic Herbal Encyclopedia (Go)
A web app encyclopedia that provides information on medicinal herbs and how to properly use them.
Appointment Keeper (Java)
An Android app Appointment Book with persistent storage.
Life (Rust)
Embedded software that plays the game of Life on the Microbit v2.
Blind SQL Injection (Python)
Programmatically solves the Blind SQL Injection with Conditional Responses level of Portswigger using binary search brute force algorithm.
WikiWatcher (Python)
An API for retrieving data about the history of edits made to an article or by a user on Wikipedia.
Rust Secret (Rust)
An anonymous secret posting website where strangers can connect; based on Post Secret.
Herbal Medicine Dictionary (C++)
A list of medicinal plants, their dosage, uses, preparations, and contraindications.

Languages

C, C++, Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, Scala, GoLang, Rust
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Education

Portland State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Areas of Focus:
Software Engineering & Cybersecurity;
GPA: 3.98
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Work Experience

Lead Cloud Engineer @ HP
June 2023 - Present

Engineered scalable cloud infrastructure for 130,000+ subscribers, drove automation initiatives increasing productivity by 75%, optimized service capabilities for security and flexibility, implemented Azure-based CI/CD pipelines, and was promoted to service lead within 4 months of hire.

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