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Carsten Singleton

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Carsten Singleton
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Carsten Singleton
Email: food-rural-pebble at duck dot com
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Carsten Singleton
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Skills & Technologies
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  • Cloud & OS — AWS (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, CloudFront, Route 53), Linux
  • IaC & CI/CD — Terraform, GitHub Actions
  • Programming — Python, C++, Bash, JSON
  • Version Control — Git, GitHub
  • Web Dev & Test — Hugo, PyTest
  • Soft Skills — Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Clear Communication, Adaptability, Commitment to Quality, Continuous Learning

Education
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UC San Diego — B.S. Computer Science │ GPA: 3.63 │ Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

MiraCosta College — A.A. Math and Science │ GPA: 3.96 │ Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

Projects
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Cloud Resume Challenge (Current)
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Skills: AWS (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, CloudFront, Route 53), Terraform, Linux, Python, PyTest, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Hugo, JavaScript

  • Developed a portfolio website using Hugo, hosted on AWS S3, with Route 53 for DNS management and HTTPS security, and CloudFront for optimized content delivery.

  • Created Python Lambda function to handle encrypted data transfer from DynamoDB and process REST API requests triggered by the website’s visitor counter via JavaScript.

  • Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and optimized CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, incorporating automated PyTests for validation and seamless deployment.

Potential Exposure Location Date Updater
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Skills: Python, unittest, automation, GitHub

  • Developed a Python program to parse CSV files, convert valid strings into Date objects, and sort them into appropriate files.

  • Followed test-driven development (TDD) to accelerate development and ensure reliability.

  • Implemented logging to detect string formatting errors, making it easier for users to identify and correct issues.

Intro to Computer Architecture: Custom CPU
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Skills: SystemVerilog, Python, CPU architecture, low-level programming language design, GitHub

  • Designed a custom CPU architecture and instruction set in SystemVerilog, supporting a Linear Feedback Shift Register algorithm used for text encryption and decryption.

  • Developed a low-level programming language for cryptographic programs, representing nine different CPU functions.

  • Created a series of Python scripts that compile programs into custom machine code, featuring self-calculating jumps and comments.

Certificates
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AWS - Certified Cloud Practitioner (Oct 2024 - Oct 2027)

PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Feb 2024)

Professional Experience
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Public Health COVID-19 Compliance Coordinator
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University of California San Diego — Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Developed a Python automation to maintain a data table in UCSD’s COVID-19 Daily Dashboard, improving data consistency and readability, and saving 5+ hours each week.

  • Coordinated with four UCSD organizations and local hotels to ensure the safe and efficient transport of COVID-positive students to isolation housing, reducing contagion and maintaining in-person instruction for over 40,000 students.

  • Analyzed contact tracing data to guide staff on Cal/OSHA regulations, minimizing outbreaks and ensuring compliance.

Math Tutor
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MiraCosta College — Aug 2018 - May 2019

  • Delivered personalized one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, leading to improved student comprehension, academic performance, and problem-solving skills.

  • Promoted a collaborative learning environment by facilitating open discussions and constructive feedback, boosting students’ confidence and deepening their understanding of complex concepts.

  • Adapted teaching methods to effectively support diverse proficiency levels and learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and engagement.

Student Ambassador
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MiraCosta College — Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Represented MiraCosta College at local schools, engaging with prospective students and informing them about programs and services, boosting student interest and applications.

  • Supported prospective students, including underrepresented groups, throughout the application and enrollment process, driving a significant rise in overall enrollment and enhancing diversity.

  • Led weekly peer counseling sessions at local high schools, assisting students with the admissions process and providing pre-enrollment advising to ensure a seamless transition to college.