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KIM KAKIIZA

Erie,PA

Summary

I'm a junior Computer Science student specializing in full-stack software engineering, developing skills in building frontend interfaces, backend APIs, and containerized applications. Currently working with Python, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Docker and cloud deployment workflows to build modern web systems.

Experience includes full-stack development, API design, CI/CD practices, and integrating automation into development environments. I’ve also explored AI/ML techniques and contributed to secure software projects in cybersecurity and digital health, strengthening my focus on reliable engineering practices.

Seeking opportunities in full-stack development, backend engineering, cloud-native applications, and software engineering internships where I can continue expanding my competencies while contributing to scalable, real-world systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Consulting Virtual Experience

PwC (Virtual Experience Program)
Erie, PA
12.2025 - 12.2025
  • Completed a job simulation focused on a cybersecurity risk assessment for PwC
  • Determined if controls were missing from a process and identified risks associated with those gaps
  • Completed a Test of Design and Operating Effectiveness documentation
  • Created a one-slide summary to present findings

Building & Facility Supervisor

GANNON UNIVERSITY
Erie, PA
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw building operations, maintenance coordination, and emergency response workflows.
  • Managed staff scheduling and operational planning for high-traffic student facilities.

Student Philanthropy Officer

GANNON UNIVERSITY
Erie, PA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supported university-wide engagement and fundraising efforts.
  • Collaborated with campus leadership to coordinate community-focused initiatives.

Product Design Intern

UNILEVER
Kampala, Uganda
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted market research, user feedback analysis, and product trend evaluation.
  • Assisted engineering teams in refining product prototypes and resolving usability issues.
  • Supported cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality and reliability.

Research Assistant

GANNON UNIVERSITY
Erie, PA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Worked on cybersecurity and public-health digital systems, supporting data-driven features for health applications.
  • Contributed to UI workflows and CAD-assisted design for research software.
  • Built components of a test automation framework using Java + Selenium, improving test efficiency by 30%.
  • Participated in code reviews and debugging cycles, reducing recurring defects by 10%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2027

Skills

  • Python and JavaScript
  • SQL and REST APIs
  • React and Nextjs
  • Hugging Face and Ollama
  • Supabase and Docker
  • Linux and Linux CLI
  • CI workflows and test frameworks
  • N8n and Figma
  • Git, GitHub and VS Code

Volunteer Experience

Representative, African Student Organization within the Black Student Union, 09/01/23, 08/01/24, Erie, PA, Promoting cultural awareness and campus inclusion., Helped organize cultural events, community discussions, and outreach programs.

Project Interests

Full-Stack Web Development: React and Next.js applications, scalable backend APIs, and modern UI/UX implementations. Currently building a production-ready Supabase-powered gallery application with authentication, storage, and deployment workflows.

Cloud & Containerized Systems: Dockerized services, basic Kubernetes concepts, cloud deployment setups, and CI/CD automation for web applications.

AI/ML Exploration: Applying lightweight AI/ML techniques to enhance application functionality, experimenting with generative models, and early-stage work in computer vision.

Automation & Tooling: Streamlining developer workflows using CI pipelines, backend scripting, and environment automation across local and VM-based setups.

Certification

Red Hat Training: Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals
(RH104 - RHA) - Ver. 9.1

Timeline

Cybersecurity Consulting Virtual Experience

PwC (Virtual Experience Program)
12.2025 - 12.2025

Building & Facility Supervisor

GANNON UNIVERSITY
09.2024 - Current

Student Philanthropy Officer

GANNON UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

GANNON UNIVERSITY
08.2023 - 12.2023

Product Design Intern

UNILEVER
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Gannon University
KIM KAKIIZA