Aaron Alvarado

Programming, I.T., and Astronomy

Just your regular computer guy with his eyes on the stars.

Work Experience

Field Technician

The Computer Guys of LA

July 2016 - Nov 2018

Provided technical support, working mainly with car dealerships. Work mostly autonomously. Solved a variety of computer along with Server and networking issues. Was let go due to budget cuts.

Shipping/Receiving and I.T. Support

Sanctuarie Designs

Nov. 2014 –July 2016

Worked as the head of Shipping and Receiving for a small clothing company based online. Operated as company’s I.T. support, helping employees with any computer issues.

E-3 Traniee

The United States Air Force

Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

Started Basic Training in San Antonio, Texas. Was unable to complete, due to unrelated medical complications (now resolved).

SIRI Internship

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Feb 2018 - May 2018

Took Part in Project COSMIC with the stated goal of using machine learning software to recognize fresh impact craters on the surface of Mars. My completed objective was to create a python program that would take the images and relative data and make it legible for the TextureCam image recognition software

Education

Los Angeles Community College District

Extracurricular

Civil Air Patrol

Cadet 1st Leutnant

Hi it's me, Aaron

Similar to JROTC, Civil Air Patrol or CAP is a United States Air Force Auxiliary Volunteer organization that specializes in Cadet Programs, emergency services, and Aerospace Education. I joined when I was 13 and immediately got involved. While only starting as a cadet basic through out my time there I eventually achieved the rank of Cadet 1st Lt. and held many positions including but not limited to Flight Commander, Event Squadron commander and Aerospace officer. My two biggest take aways from my time there was the leadership skills that I learned and refined; as well as the discovery of a talent for teaching and keeping people engaged.

Skills

Programming languages

  • Pythonn
  • C
  • C++
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Assembly Language
  • Some Java

I.T.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Operating systems
  • rmm software (Labtech)
  • Watchguard firewall service
  • general Computer mechanics and troubleshooting
  • Large Business scale networking
  • station maintenance

Awards

  • Billy Mitchell for achieving the Rank of Officer (CAP)
  • red serivce Ribbon for 5 years of service (CAP)
  • Cadet Officer of the year for 2013 (CAP)
  • Aerospace Officer of the year 2013 (CAP)
  • Deans Honor Award for Fall 2016, Fall 2017, and spring 2018 (LACCD)