Zoa Hickenlooper

🚀 Welcome to my website!

I Like Linux
Cats
and Computers

👾 ~$ whoami

I'm a tech-savvy professional with expertise in computer science, programming, security, networking, engineering, and repair.
As an incredibly fast learner, I'm always looking to simplify, automate, and master new challenges and projects with an out-of-the-box mindset.

In my free time, I dive deeper into the vast ocean of technology. My coding adventures span from contributing to open-source projects to exploring the intricate art of malware development and analysis.
As a self-proclaimed networking nerd, I'm constantly learning more about BGP and innovative networking solutions.
Recently, I've been tuning into the world of amateur radio and meshtastic, combining my love for tech with the excitement of wireless communication.
When I'm not immersed in lines of code or tinkering with radio frequencies, you'll find me enjoying quality time with my cats, who often supervise my late-night tech experiments.

😺 ~$ cat skills.txt

Development:
: Highly proficient in building web applications with javascript, typescript, python, php, ruby, rust, and golang. Working knowledge of frameworks such as laravel, rails, react, django and vue, rocket, gin. Experienced in writing scripts for automation in bash/python. Strong knowledge of C, C++ and Rust.
Network administration:: In depth experience implementing and maintaining various parts of production networks.; Working knowledge of protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, DHCP and DNS.
System administration:: Strong proficiency deploying, configuring and maintaining linux and windows systems. Working knowledge of managing various technologies such as IPMI, Active Directory, Exchange, apache and IIS.; Strong proficiency in configuring, managing, networking, repairing, and troubleshooting physical servers and workstations.
Cloud:: Experience working in and managing various cloud environments such as AWS, Azure/AzureAD and GCP.; Working knowledge of tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Cloudformation.

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

PHP

Ruby

Rust

C++

Bash

Laravel

Ruby on Rails

React

Django

Vue.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Gentoo

Void Linux

Arch Linux

Debian

Devuan

LFS

Slackware

Fedora

CentOS

Ubuntu

Red Hat

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curl zoa.sh

🛠️ ~$ ls projects

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The site you're looking at right now!

Technologies: Rust, Rocket, Javascript, CSS, HTML

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NyxPSI

Next-gen network protocol for reliable data transfer in lossy environments. Outperforms TCP/UDP in high packet loss scenarios.

Technologies: Rust, UDP, FEC

View on GIT

📧 ~$ echo "Contact Me"

"A bug is never just a mistake. It represents something bigger. An error of thinking. That makes you who you are."
-Elliot

🚀 ~$ tail work.log

Full Stack Software Engineer @ Occamsec: Develop frontend and backend code for InCenter, an automated breach and attack simulation platform

Deploy and configure InCenter infrastructure on AWS cloud using terraform and ansible
Linux Engineer @ Filmtek Cloud: Design, develop, test and install custom Linux based firmware for RK3328 CPUs

Identify and remediate security issues in code and infrastructure

Automate CI/CD pipelines, network/system configurations with python and bash

Deploy and maintain security software including firewalls, EDRs and VPNs

Administer network devices and services (routers, switches, DNS, DHCP)
IT Engineer @ Goldman Sachs: Administer UNIX/Linux servers, including configuration and troubleshooting

Resolve issues with Citrix XenDesktop, VMWare ESXi, and Carbon Black App Control

Configure and troubleshoot network devices and VOIP systems

Manage Active Directory user provisioning and group changes
Server Engineer @ AWS: Install and test server racks, fiber cables and nodes

Develop scripts to automate tests, installations and benchmarks
Software Engineer @ Pizzeria Limone: Developed invoice and analytics applications in python, javascript and HTML/CSS
IT Support Specialist @ Herbs For Health: Manage and configure various networking devices including routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs

Monitor and troubleshoot servers and user workstations

Write automation scripts in python, bash and powershell
IT Support @ Canyons School District: Helping I.T. maintain network, test and report security flaws and vulnerabilities

Fixed and maintained staff and student machines, and setting up classroom networks
Computer and Machine Repair @ Nickelcade: Tested, repaired, and maintained arcade machines and vending equipment

Diagnosed issues, replaced parts, and used technical documentation for repairs

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