Alex Hawkins

IT and infrastructure focused developer with hands on experience in Linux Systems, networking, and application deployment, along with with a strong foundation in software development.

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Summary

I work primarily on Linux systems, networking, and self hosted infrastructure, with a focus on understanding how systems run in practice. Alongside that, I build software projects and mobile apps, which helps me approach problems from both a development and operations prospective.

Certifications

  • CompTIA Tech+ (WIP)
  • CompTIA A+ (WIP)

Technical skills

Systems and Infrastructure: Linux administration, server setup, networking fundimentals, OPNsense firewall, reverse proxy configuration (Caddy)

Web servers: Apache, Nginx

Programming: Python, Java, C++, Javascript, Typescript, C#, Swift

Development: React Native, Expo, iOS Development, Testflight

Tools: Git, VSCode, Xcode

Operating systems: Linux, MacOS, Windows

Projects and Experience

Audiovault Mobile

  • Developed a mobile app for downloading and managing audio descriptions from audiovault.net.
  • Built with React Native and Expo, and deployed through TestFlight for real world testing.
  • Worked with API based concent retrieval and client side data handling

Self hosted Infrastructure Environment

  • Built and maintained a personal lab environment to gain hands-on experience with networking and system administration.
  • Configured OPNsense firewall and managed a Debian-based server.
  • Deployed and maintained web services using Apache and Nginx.
  • Set up reverse proxy routing and service access using Caddy.

General Development Work

  • Built projects across multiple languages including Python, Java, and C++.
  • Use programming to automate tasks, experiment with systems, and support infrastructure work.
  • Comfortable picking up new tools and technologies as needed for projects.

Education

University of West Florida

Coursework in Computer Science: Data Structures & Algorithms, Networking, Cybersecurity, Database Systems, Software Development

Additional

  • Strong self-learner with a preference for hands-on, practical environments.
  • Interested in infrastructure, networking, and systems reliability.
  • Able to work across both development and system-level tasks.