Kenneth Tiet
Los Angeles, CA 90007
tietkenneth@gmail.com | (626) 400-9263
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenneth-tiet | GitHub: tietkenneth
Website: tietkenneth.github.io

### EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
B.S. in Computer Science | August 2020 - May 2023
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Networking, Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Software Development, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming

### SKILLS
**Languages:** Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, Excel VBA, PowerShell
**Technologies:** GitHub, AWS, Firebase, React, MySQL, Docker, Linux, Android, macOS, Windows

### WORK EXPERIENCE
**USC HaRVI Lab: Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction Lab**
*Research Software Engineer | May 2023 - Present*
- Enhanced and implemented 3 core software features of web application using TypeScript and AWS Functions (S3, Lambda)
- Collaborated with 5 engineers, applying Agile approach to resolve over 100 issues, tickets, and deliverables promptly
- Improved CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation, reducing 40% time

**RoviSys**
*Software Intern | May 2022 - August 2022*
- Programmed 5 internal tools in Python & Excel VBA for automation systems, saving 8,000 hours annually
- Constructed and maintained documentation for 5 internal tools, including use cases, prerequisites, and implementation
- Developed automation industry software for HMIs, PLCs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and IO ports, boosting efficiency by 30%

### PROJECTS
**AWS Database Generator: Oddit DB**
*January 2023 - Present*
- Enhanced software design of 3 server-side code features with TypeScript & AWS, improving reliability and efficiency
- Conducted software testing for bugs with unit tests and applied solutions, improving software design by 15%
- Created 8 comprehensive documentation pages with GitHub Wiki & Markdown, providing effective instructions

**Tic-Tac-Toe Game**
*May 2024 - May 2024*
- Developed Tic-Tac-Toe game using React Framework and JavaScript in 137 lines of code, playable on a web browser
- Programmed modular components like Square and Board, contributing to 15% improvement in code efficiency
- Utilized React hooks like useState, resulting in 20% reduction in lines of code compared to traditional class methods

**Banking Web Application**
*September 2022 - December 2022*
- Established back-end database with Linux & MySQL, resulting in 40,000 fulfilled requests and 50 served users
- Monitored traffic and screened for suspicious activity during Capture-the-Flag events, blocking over 200 IP addresses
- Utilized SALT-Encryption for password protection, protecting over 100 passwords from dictionary attacks

**Events Sharing Android Mobile Application: EventMe**
*September 2022 - December 2022*
- Developed Android mobile app using Java, Android SDK, and Firebase Database to store local events and locations
- Designed and provided database management with 4 tables for user and event information
- Followed Agile methodologies by outlining project roadmap, creating 8 UML diagrams, 30 unit tests, and 21 scrum entries

**Social Link Sharing Web Application: LinkBucket**
*April 2022 - May 2022*
- Collaborated with a team of five engineers to build a full-stack link-sharing website using Java Servlets and MySQL
- Created two pivotal website pages, merging HTML/CSS front-end with Java server-side and MySQL database operations
- Ensured security and improved user experience with authentication and session management using cookies

### EXTRACURRICULARS
USC Cycling Club, USC Swim Club, USC Chinese American Student Association, PCC Computer Science Club, Fountain Pens

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