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Certification
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Kylan Johnson

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

A versatile IT professional. Experience with enterprise hardware testing and various operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac). Additional expertise includes TCP/IP fundamentals and device validation using professional test equipment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Engineer

HCLTech America
05.2025 - Current
  • Deploy and maintain research platforms at Intel's Jones Farm facility in Hillsboro, Oregon
  • Debug embedded systems using Dediprog serial flash programmer and advanced diagnostic tools
  • Configure systems with Windows Server and Linux OS installations (Red Hat, Ubuntu Server)
  • Manage VLANs, subnetting, cabling, and perform server administration for validation environments
  • Serve as technical liaison resolving complex hardware, firmware, and software integration issues
  • Develop, test and document best-known methods (BKM's) for hardware validation procedures

IT Administrator

Far West Recycling
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Utilized oscilloscopes, multi-meters, programmable power supplies and frequency generators for comprehensive hardware validation and testing
  • Enhanced company testing capabilities by 200% through implementation of new R2 compliant test procedures.
  • Developed and maintained shell scripts for automated benchmark data collection across servers, laptops, desktop systems and datacenter GPUs
  • Maintained 100% customer satisfaction by providing clear, professional explanations of technical procedures and implementations to clients and stakeholders
  • Implemented cross-reference workbook formulas using Excel functions to automate R2-compliant documentation and inventory tracking systems

Network Support Technician

Independent Contractor
11.2024 - Current
  • Executed rack and stack installation of network infrastructure and IT devices in data centers and enclosed spaces, including SD-WAN implementation
  • Facilitated secure on-site access for remote engineering teams through Microsoft Teams, serving as the critical hands-on resource
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to gather site requirements and project specifications
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by providing clear, professional explanations of technical procedures and implementations
  • Maintained high service levels by resolving tickets promptly and thoroughly documenting all system changes and issues encountered
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex network connectivity issues using advanced troubleshooting methodologies and diagnostic tools

IT AD Technician

Manpower Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024

• Aided GPU testing initiatives for advanced data center components including Tesla T40, T10, and T4, enhancing the company's high-performance computing evaluation capabilities

• Collaborated with team to design and build a Linux test station using salvaged Dell T7810 hardware for enterprise GPU validation

• Experimented with Layer 3 hypervisor configurations and NAS setups, gaining hands-on experience with cloud environments

• Performed DOD-compliant data erasure using Blancco via PXE across Windows and Mac operating systems

• Executed IT asset documentation using Razor software, ensuring accurate inventory control and quality assurance.

Portland ASIC Mining

Project Start-up
12.2022 - Current
  • Built and maintained high-performance GPU mining rigs with optimized power distribution, thermal management, and multi-GPU configurations
  • Created CudaTop.py real-time GPU monitoring tool using NVIDIA NVML API with CUDA core visualization and temperature tracking
  • Conducted comprehensive GPU benchmarking using PyTorch, implemented automated performance testing, and developed hardware diagnostic tools
  • Built automated data mining pipelines, implemented CSV processing systems, and developed real-time logging infrastructure
  • Gained extensive experience with BIOS and BMC configuration, hardware deployment, cooling solutions, and system bottleneck analysis for sustained computing operations

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06-2027

Vocational Schooling - AI, Python & Computer Vision

OpenCV University
Online
01-2025

Exploratory -

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, Oregon
2014

Skills

  • GPU Systems (NVIDIA Tesla, RTX series)
  • BMC Console Management
  • Professional Test Equipment
  • Oscilloscopes & Signal Measurement
  • System Benchmarking
  • Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV)
  • Linux Command Line
  • CUDA Toolkit
  • Scripting & Test Automation
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Rack and Stack Installation
  • VLAN Configuration
  • TCP/IP Networking
  • Server Administration
  • Hardware Installation and Configuration
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu Server)
  • Windows Server
  • VMware/Hypervisor Technologies
  • BIOS/UEFI Configuration
  • PXE Boot Systems

Coding Projects

CudaTop.py - Real-Time GPU Monitor

  • Built terminal-based NVIDIA GPU monitoring system using NVML API
  • Implemented CUDA core-level visualization with color-coded utilization indicators
  • Features multi-GPU support, temperature monitoring, and 1-second refresh rates

GPU Benchmarking & Validation Tools

  • Developed PyTorch-based GPU testing suite for VRAM validation and performance analysis
  • Created automated hardware diagnostic tools for Windows systems using WMI and psutil
  • Implemented comprehensive system profiling including GPU detection and thermal monitoring

QuantumML - Quantum Machine Learning Framework

  • Integrated a quantum entanglement layer into a classical machine learning model.
  • Implemented quantum neural networks by adding quantum entanglement to classcal ML
  • Utilized PennyLane and quantum computing libraries for quantum-classical hybrid algorithms

Certification

Cisco CCNA v1.1 (200-301) .................................................... Sep 2025
(In Progress) Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco CCST Networking (100-150) ................................................ Mar 2025
Cisco Systems, Inc.

IBM Data Science Professional .................................................. Sep 2025
(In Progress) International Business Machines

CompTIA A+ ................................................................ Mar 2025
Computing Technology Industry Association

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals ................................................ Sep 2025
Microsoft Corporation
Computing Technology Industry Association

CompTIA Server+ ........................................................... Apr 2025
Computing Technology Industry Association

OpenCV with Python ........................................................ Apr 2025
Big Vision LLC

Timeline

Test Engineer

HCLTech America
05.2025 - Current

Network Support Technician

Independent Contractor
11.2024 - Current

IT Administrator

Far West Recycling
01.2024 - 05.2025

IT AD Technician

Manpower Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024

Portland ASIC Mining

Project Start-up
12.2022 - Current

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Portland Community College

Vocational Schooling - AI, Python & Computer Vision

OpenCV University

Exploratory -

Central Oregon Community College