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Teryn Bryant

Information Technology Student

A resourceful and solutions-driven information technology professional with an enthusiasm for learning that drives me to constantly gain knowledge and improve skills. I first developed an interest in technology while working as a technical recruiter. From there, I began to learn Python, PHP, and other web technologies. I was able to put these skills to use through personal and professional projects, while further improving on them through continued education. I am adept at collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and finding creative solutions to complex problems.

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Projects

01/2023 - 03/2023
AWS SERVERLESS CLOUD RESUME WEBSITE CHALLENGE
Cloud Engineering (https://trbryantcloudres.com/)
  • Built a responsive HTML/Bootstrap website which utilizes AWS CloudFront and S3 to deploy the front-end.
  • Assigned permissions, user roles and policies using AWS Identity and Access Management.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation and the Serverless Application Model (SAM).
  • Created a view counter and built the website back end using JavaScript as well as a Lambda function written in Python and a DynamoDB database.
  • Utilized GitHub for version control and GitHub Actions for the CI/CD pipelines

08/2022 - 12/2022
IT WEB MANAGEMENT APPLICATION SENIOR CAPSTONE WITH GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Web Development (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138FbADW9QY)
  • Worked within a team as the sole back-end developer to create an extensible, open-source MVC web application that would support license management, asset tracking, budget management, etc. for an IT department
  • Developed a scalable back-end using PHP/Laravel, MySQL
  • Developed front-end features using CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and jQuery DataTables
  • Implemented integration testing using PHPUnit
  • Created comprehensive technical documentation for future users
  • Used Jira and GitHub for project management

01/2022 - 05/2022
WEB-BASED AUCTION SYSTEM DATABASE
Database Design
  • Improved the design and efficiency of MySQL database using proper database methodology
  • Determined database requirements and created an entity relationship diagram
  • Wrote SQL queries, triggers, and procedures to demonstrate how users would search for data

Experience

2019 - 2021
FREELANCE IT SPECIALIST / Conference Website
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues with web page components and third-party integrations
  • Assisted with technical support and monitored application performance

2013-2017
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER / 9th and Wander, LLC
  • Successfully launched and maintained a travel eCommerce website
  • Developed a custom theme on the BigCommerce platform using several front-end technologies
  • Collaborated with a senior software engineer to build an external rewards/loyalty application utilizing PHP/Laravel. Set up this application to interact with our eCommerce storefront by using the BigCommerce API
  • Adhered to high-quality development standards and SEO best practices

2013-2016
SENIOR CONTRACT TECHNICAL RECRUITER / Contract for: Superior Technical Resources, Matrix Resources, NSA Media, Zurich North America, Upwork Small Businesses
  • Full life cycle recruiting: Opened requisitions, made cold calls, managed candidate tracking, qualified potential candidates, negotiated salaries, performed on-boarding
  • Worked with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop a customized recruiting approach
  • Maintained a requisition load of 30 - 70 positions
  • Used applicant tracking software including Taleo and Bullhorn
  • Sourced passive candidates through social media and other avenues

Education

  • Kennesaw State University / Bachelor of Science Information Technology
  • Expected graduation: December 2023
  • Academic Honors: Presidents List, Deans List
  • GPA: 3.7/4.0
  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa / Bachelor of Arts Communications
  • #100Devs / Software Engineering Bootcamp

Skills

  • Languages: C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, C++, Linux Scripting, Object-Oriented Programming
  • Cloud Computing: VMWare, VirtualBox, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS IAM, Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, PowerShell
  • Database: MySQL, Oracle Database, MongoDB, DynamoDB
  • Networking & Protocols: VPN, NAT, OSI Layer, TCP/IP, DNS, Wireshark, AWS VPC