# About Me

My name is Daniel Jones. I have been programming as a hobby since I was twelve years old.
I went to college for Information Systems, and have been using those skills professionally since 2021.
My interests include geocaching, programming, web development, and puzzle solving.

# Projects:

- This website
Personal project (2024)

- Written in Javascript and uses the Node Package Manager
- Utilizes three dimensional graphics to provide an interesting visual experience
- Uses context-sensitive animations to provide interactivity

- Bibliofile
Personal project (2023)

- Written in Rust Language
- Uses TUI interface to open and navigate books
- Parses HTML epub files into human-readable format

# Professional experience:

- Systems Analyst
LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas (2021 - current)
Responsibilities:

- Analyze, patch, and mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Perform bug fixes in ASP.net web pages
- Automate tasks on Debian Linux using Bash

- Help Desk
IT Yall, Dallas, TX(2021)
Responsibilities:

- Maintain ticket queue in Freshdesk
- Create and setup VPN connections on end user workstations
- Set up and terminated network wiring for on-site customer locations

# Education:

- B.S. Information Systems (August 2017 - December 2020)
LeTourneau University

- Learned software engineering, encryption algorithms, and penetration testing methodologies
- Designed software such as Pick-A-Student, Bouncer, and Paperwork Avalanche
- Wrote and executed exploits for metasploitable OS

- A.S. Business Management (January 2015 - May 2017)

- Took classes on Economics, Accounting, and leadership
- Joined the Phi Theta Kappa society and regularly attended meetings
- Earned the Deans List recognition in Fall of 2016

- Homeschooled (September 2001 - May 2014)

- Learned how to program in LOGO using the Microworlds EX
- Joined the Yearbook design team for the CHEMPA homeschool group
- Gained and maintained membership in Civil Air Patrol