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Samuel Flavin

Montgomery,AL

Summary

With a foundation in Computer Science Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, I bring a versatile skill set in programming, network administration, and cybersecurity to the table. My training includes earning LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 certifications and mastering C#, SQL, and ABAP through specialized Air Force programs and practical application at Air University and Project Hosts. This education and experience have equipped me to tackle a broad range of technical challenges with agility and innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Development Operations

United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
  • Graduated at the top of my class from a 5-month Air Force technical training program, mastering IT fundamentals, troubleshooting, SQL, and specializing in C# .NET development and debugging.
  • Completed on-the-job training in ABAP programming and SAP configuration management while providing Tier 3 support for Air University's SAP-based Student Information System (SLcM).
  • Enhanced our standard SLcM implementation by developing custom functionality for each of the 13 organizations within Air University.
  • Identified and refactored processes that were using excessive database resources, resulting in a reduction of memory usage for costly statements by over 90% and a decrease in CPU load during peak hours by 15%.
  • Developed detailed testing documents, along with technical and functional specifications, to facilitate training and ensure continuity for new customers and developers.

Linux System Administrator

Project Hosts, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Completed a comprehensive on-ramp program, earning LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 certifications.
  • Gathered information from Azure and other sources to design and build network diagrams that promote operational clarity, and meet audit requirements.
  • Applied skills to manage a Zabbix monitoring server, ensuring operational efficiency and system reliability.
  • Developed Python scripts to transform complex monitoring data into clear, management-friendly reports, enhancing decision-making and system performance analysis.

Education

Associate's degree - Computer Science Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base
07.2023

Skills

  • GNU/Linux
  • Software Development
  • Networking
  • Troubleshooting/Debugging
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Technology Integration
  • ERP & COTS solutions
  • Gathering Requirements
  • Communication
  • Programming languages: C#, ABAP, Bash, Python, Rust

Certification

  • Certified linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
  • CompTIA Security+

Timeline

Software Development Operations

United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current

Linux System Administrator

Project Hosts, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2021

Associate's degree - Computer Science Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Samuel Flavin