Hi, I’m Kurk.

Network Technician @ Privatel Inc supporting Fordham University — transitioning into software engineering, data analytics, and cloud.

Recent focus: React/Next.js Python AWS Data Viz

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About

I’m a systems-minded builder with a B.S. in Computer Science & Information Security from John Jay College. By day, I keep networks and endpoints humming for ~1,000 users; by night, I ship web apps, dashboards, and backend services that make people’s lives easier.

I’m currently strengthening my engineering and analytics toolkit — exploring modern React patterns, Python data workflows, and cloud-first architectures. I love learning new tech and turning ideas into working products fast.

Core Tech

JavaScript / React.
Python
AWS
HTML / CSS
Bootstrap

Certs & Programs

AWS Developer – Associate
IBM Full‑Stack Software Developer
Google AI Essentials
CompTIA Network+
COOP Careers Data Analytics (2025)

Experience

Technical Support · Privatel Inc

Mar 2022 — Present · NYC

Resolve network, desktop, and mobile issues for ~1,000 users; prioritize and document incidents end‑to‑end.
Partner with engineers and vendors to improve reliability and service quality; streamline ticket workflows.

NetworkingScriptingCustomer Success

College Assistant · CUNY Hostos (Instructional Tech)

Sep 2016 — Mar 2022

Supported faculty and students with software/hardware; trained users on new tools and classroom tech.
Maintained equipment inventory and performed troubleshooting & minor repairs.

HelpdeskTrainingAV/Classroom Tech

Web Developer · Project Alpaca

Oct 2019 — Jul 2021

Built React apps and client sites (Squarespace/WordPress); debugged UI issues and improved performance.
Led two game builds including a 48‑hour Unreal Engine jam submission.

ReactUIGame Jam

Projects

AI Outfit Generator

Next.js app that suggests outfits based on occasion, weather, and your saved wardrobe. Uses an LLM for styling tips, supports saved looks, and light/dark modes.