Garrett Shortt
Honaker,VA
Summary
Technical support and systems maintenance background supported by Windows and Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and data recovery. Python-based automation and internal tool development reduced manual effort and improved day-to-day workflow efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Technician
Innovative Technologies
Lebanon, VA
06.2023 - 08.2025
- - Diagnosed and resolved software and system issues across Windows and Linux environments, enhancing system reliability
- - Installed, configured, and maintained hardware and software systems to ensure optimal performance
- - Developed internal tools that streamlined workflow and reduced manual tasks
- - Developed Python scripts to automate inventory tracking and reduce manual work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA05-2028
Associates of Science - Computer Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
Pounding Mill, VA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Honaker High School
Honaker, VA05-2024
Skills
- Windows and Linux administration
- Network troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Hardware maintenance
- Automation scripting
- Python programming
- Data recovery
Projects
Cardforge – CLI Flashcard System, - Link: https://github.com/Garrettdvelops/Cardforge, - Built a Python CLI tool to convert CSV input into structured JSON-based study systems, - Implemented file-based storage for persistent flashcard sessions, - Implemented CSV parsing and data transformation pipeline for structured study workflows, - Designed command-line interface for dataset initialization and execution, - Packaged application for distribution using pip-compatible builds, - Added unit tests using pytest to check core functionality
Timeline
IT Technician
Innovative Technologies
06.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Associates of Science - Computer Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Honaker High School