Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Specialist with a passion for building clean, efficient, and secure solutions.
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Hello!
My name is Nicholas Ragland. I hold degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics, with experience in fullstack development. I love solving complex problems - whether that involves building solutions for data-driven projects, tackling CTF and security challenges, learning new programming languages, or exploring emerging technologies. I believe being curious and continuously learning, keeping up with the latest innovations in an ever changing tech world, is the key to success in this field.
Away from the keyboard, I enjoy time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, drinking lots of coffee, traveling, reading, and staying active. All these help me find my balance between tech and life beyond screens.
Design and implement API solutions for real-time sales tracking and inventory management, ensuring efficient data exchange between internal systems and distributor platforms
Develop back-end synchronization mechanisms to align sales and inventory data with urgency cues, enhancing operational efficiency
Collaborate with the Co-Founders and Managing Partners to conduct in-depth research and gather requirements, aiding in the preparation of a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD)
Integrate and implement design elements from brand designers into the front-end architecture of the company's website, enhancing user experience and interface design
Built Shiny applications in R using the Tidyverse, and utilized SQL to retrieve and process data
Developed an interactive heatmap tool that tracked student availability across all departments and times of the day, enhancing event scheduling and enabling departments to host more engaging activities
Partnered with the Director and Data Analysts to create data-driven solutions that support the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in optimizing scheduling and resource allocation
Analyzed university program data with Python, Excel, and Power BI, delivering comprehensive insights and reports for stakeholders
Modernized over 20 outdated university forms, integrating advanced features and improving UI/UX for greater usability and efficiency
Worked closely with Directors and Coordinators to align technical solutions with business requirements
Designed and implemented complex Excel formulas and VBA scripting to streamline processes and automate data-driven projects
Contributed to updating and maintaining the academic catalog, identifying and resolving website issues to ensure seamless user experience and operational continuity
Expanded the club by introducing Hacking and Coding teams, significantly boosting participation and growing the online community to over 200 members
Led club teams in university-hosted competitions, including ICPC and regional hackathons, and guided the Hacking team to a top 7% global finish in the online Hack the Box Cyberpocalypse 2024 CTF
Organized field trips and hosted guest speakers from companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Hubbell, World Wide Technology, Accenture Federal Services, Boeing, and more
Documented meeting minutes, maintained the club calendar, and managed new member and officer onboarding, ensuring organizational continuity and member engagement
Chrome Extension designed to analyze tweets and provide insights into content reliability, bias, and potential propaganda.
It helps users navigate social media with a clearer understanding of the narratives they encounter.
Comprehensive collection of 50 C++ projects, covering a wide range of topics from the basic Hello World to advanced Self-Balancing AVL Trees, and everything in between.
Created to provide free, accessible education through live classes taught by volunteer instructors. Developed for a hackathon focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.