Computer Science graduate who is a fast learner, eager and willing to learn new skills. Additionally, I am a game enthusiast who keeps current, and is knowledgeable on the latest in gaming and technology.

Personal Details

• Black Belt in Shaolin-Kempo Karate
• Love to build computers
• Steam library is 241 games and counting

Activities

I enjoy creating and working on video games as well as figuring out ways to improve upon existing game code. Additionally, I enjoy working with maker boards such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards to create a variety of fun and useful experiences and products. I built a computer that I enjoy spending time upgrading and working on. I also enjoy reading and cooking.

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Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Concentration: Game Programming
Graduation Date: May 2019

• Adelphi University Deans Scholarship recipient based on academic performance.
• Dean’s List Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2016.
• Graduated with 3.5 GPA

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East Islip High School

East Islip, New York

Graduation Date: June 2015

• Graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma and a 3.5 GPA.
• Took several college level classes including Cisco Networking, positioning me to be accepted to Adelphi University with 18 transferable college credits.
• Placed in several honors classes.
• Attended Leadership Academy in Boston.
• Participated in the East Islip High School Culinary Academy, providing me with experience working with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

IT Professional

9/2020 to Present

PSEG Long Island
Bethpage, New York

• Responsible for supporting the PSEG Long Island field mobility application.
• iOS application programming.
• Onboarding and training of PSEG field crew regarding application function and use.
• 24/7 on call support during storm events as well as necessary assistance with production servers and patching development activities.
• Daily monitoring and resolution of Sharepoint and NICE support tickets.
• Supporting and troubleshooting PSEG Long Island ESB (Electronic Service Bus) system as well as coordinating with the product vendor for support as needed.

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IT Professional/Consultant

12/2019 to 9/2020

Workforce Opportunity Solutions for PSEG Long Island
Bethpage, New York

• Responsible for supporting the PSEG Long Island field mobility application.
• iOS application programming.
• Onboarding and training of PSEG field crew regarding application function and use.
• 24/7 on call support during storm events as well as necessary assistance with production servers and patching development activities.
• Daily monitoring and resolution of Sharepoint and NICE support tickets.

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Fiber Optic Technician

9/2019 to 12/2019

Excell Communications
Islip, New York

• Responsible for removal of fiber optic cables from telephone poles, opening fiber cables, installation of fiber optic termination boxes, and returning fiber cable to poles.

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Code Coach

10/2018 to 9/2019

The Coder School Roslyn
Roslyn, New York

• Responsible for designing engaging curriculum to teach young children how to program in a number of different programming languages.
• Help to serve as a mentor for young coders.
• Designed a web application to help standardize notes written by coaches.

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Peer-Advisor

7/2018 to 8/2018

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

• Peer advisor for Adelphi University’s Pre-College Program Videogame Programming Track.
• Assisted the professor with his daily lectures as well as helped students with classwork and homework.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of students in the program as well as establishing a positive experience that was both fun and academic in nature.
• Helped to serve as a link between pre-college students and the university.

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Professor's Assistant

2/2018 to 5/2018

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

• Graded videogame programming assignments.
• Held office hours providing extra-help to students.

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Student Web developer

9/2017 to 9/2019

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

• Helped with the redesign of the user interface for university student web hub (Moodle).
• Created various internal web applications for use by university personnel.
• Work on various projects utilizing Blender modeling software.

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Intern Systems Administrator

9/2015 to 9/2017

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

• Helped to redesign and update the on-campus student device registration portal.
• Created a web application to create server check report forms.
• Responsible for assisting with and implementing base level network equipment as well as deploying and decommissioning server hardware.
• Worked as needed researching new technologies and solutions for ongoing projects.

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Valet

10/2012 to Present

Solutions Valet Parking
Long Beach, New York

• Responsible for leading a team to establish workflow of parking lots for large events such as festivals as well as providing valet service to guests.

Available upon request.
Please send inquiries to: brandoncortes497@gmail.com