Thanya - Personal Portfolio

About me

My name is Thanya Nguyen I am a junior majoring in Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, minoring in Cybersecurity. Upon completion of my studies, I aspire to be the front-line of cyber-attacks, where I intend to positively contribute and protect my community.

Areas of Experience

Cybersecurity Architecture Intern

Configured 6000+ websites with MFA implementation, reducing work time from 1 month to 1 hour
Product Developer & Operations

Developed automated emails utilizing SQL scripting to notify users errors enhancing troubleshooting
Teaching Assistant

Reinforcing foundational Java to students with 1:1 office hours achieving 15% increased in exam scores
OIT Lab Assistant

Troubleshoot and report software/hardware problems for 108 computers for increased lab reliability

Interest and Hobbies

Chess

Top Performing Prize at UT Open 2023
Weight Lifting

Push-up competition?
Rubix's cube

3x3 PR: 31.27 seconds
Running

1st place in 10k race | Ran 3 half marathons

Resume

Education

University of Tennessee
GPA: 3.64/4.0 2021 — 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor in Cybersecurity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Eastman Chemical Company
Product Delivery & Operations Intern May 2024 — August 2024
• Automated website removal using Power Shell and iBoss API to create multi-factor authentication that reviewed 6000+ entries, reducing maintenance time from 1 month to 1 hour

• Developed configuration tests with IP addresses to validate connection to various websites in Spain/India, minimizing testing time on a global scale and internal scale

• Programmed script to automatically integrate IPSec/GRE Tunnels into iBoss UI, eliminating manual entry
Tennessee Valley Authority
Product Delivery & Operations Intern May 2023 — August 2023
• Developed automated emails utilizing SQL scripting to notify users’ errors enhancing troubleshooting

• Updated IP addresses of multiple servers though Excel to benefit Learning Management Systems

• Attended networking events with Cybersecurity Team
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching Assistant January 2023 — May 2023
• Reinforcing foundational Java to students with 1:1 office hours achieving 15% increased in exam scores

• Managing effective communication by moderating Discord server for collaboration among 60+ students

• Guiding students through coding challenges by providing debugging assistance with 100% resolution rate
Office of Information Technology
Student Lab Assistant August 2022 — Present
• Maintaining usability of 108 computers by regular monitoring labs for smooth traffic and efficiency

• Troubleshoot and report software/hardware problems to increase computer lab reliability

• Continuing availability in resources by replenishing 12 paper and toner for access to all printers

LEADERSHIP

Chess Club at UTK
President May 2021 — Present
• Co-hosted Tennessee Open State Championship with $3,000 prize

• Maintaining GroupMe and VolLink of 300+ members

• Created savings account and raised over $500

• Increased retention rates and average attendance from 9 to 40 per meeting
Asian American Association
Treasurer May 2021 — May 2023
• Hosted 865 Night Market event with $20,000 budget

• Collected and tracked membership dues from +200 members

• Tracked profits from fundraising events