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