About Me
- β¨ 4th year CS major @ SDSU, with a Math minor
- π« Love all things tech β especially ML and automation
- βοΈ Skilled in Python, C++, and Java
- π¬ Currently learning MATLAB and modeling bioelectrochemical systems
- π± Building an Instagram automation app
- π Open to internships, full-time roles, and team collabs
Table of Contents
- Unix/Linux System Administration β Designed and implemented a multi-platform enterprise environment featuring DNS, LDAP, NFS, email, Docker-based web services, system automation with Ansible, virtualization using Proxmox, and cloud deployment via Azure and GitLab.
- Concurrency Programming (C++) β Simulates producer-consumer threading with semaphores.
- Recursive Descent Parser (Python) β LL(1) parser for validating logical expressions.
- Kingdom Expansion (C++) β Prim's algorithm for building a minimum spanning tree.
- Text-Based RPG (C++) β Interactive RPG using a decision tree for branching storylines.
- Monopoly Board (C++) β Circular linked list simulating a Monopoly board.
- Tic Tac Toe (C++) β Simple two-player terminal-based tic-tac-toe game.
Coding Projects
Concurrency Programming (C++)
Recursive Descent Parsing (Python)
Prim's Algorithm Implementation (C++)
Text-Based RPG (C++)
Monopoly Board (C++)
Tic Tac Toe (C++)
Unix/Linux System Administration
Lab 1: OpenBSD and DNS with BIND9
- Installed OpenBSD and configured DNS server with BIND9.
- Learned foundational BSD Unix and networking principles.
Lab 1b: LDAP Directory & Certificates
- Set up a certificate authority (CA) and issued TLS certificates.
- Configured LDAP for centralized user and group authentication.
Lab 2: FreeBSD and Email with Sendmail & Dovecot
- Configured FreeBSD mail server using Sendmail and Dovecot.
- Implemented user mailbox delivery and spam filtering basics.
Lab 3: Rocky Linux, NFS, and CUPS
- Set up NFS file sharing between FreeBSD and Rocky Linux.
- Installed and configured the CUPS printing server.
Lab 4: Ubuntu, Docker, and NGINX
- Built a containerized web server using Docker and NGINX.
- Learned image layering, container networking, and service deployment.
Lab 5: Solaris (OpenIndiana) & Ansible
- Explored OpenIndiana (Solaris) and automated setup using Ansible.
- Learned configuration management across mixed-OS environments.
Lab 5b: AIX and Legacy Unix Systems
- Connected to AIX (IBM Unix) in the cloud using VPN and terminal tools.
- Installed package managers and configured basic services on a legacy system.
Lab 6: Proxmox, P2V Backup & Restore
- Installed Proxmox and performed P2V conversions from FreeBSD.
- Used NFS to backup, restore, and test virtualization deployments.
Lab 7: Azure Public Cloud & GitLab
- Created and managed VMs in Azure with student credits.
- Set up a GitLab repository with remote SSH access and tunnel configuration.
Work Experience
MATLAB Modeling Researcher
SDSU Environmental Biotechnology Lab | Summer 2025
Website: SDSU Environmental Biotechnology Lab
Work In Progress...
Founder
Capytech Technologies | 2025 - Present
Website: Capytech Technologies
Capytech Technologies is a student-founded startup focused on building free software tools for small businesses and student communities. We participated in the Innovate 4 SDSU hackathon, where our team developed Aztec Connectβa Tinder-style app that helps students discover campus clubs based on their interests. Currently, weβre developing an Instagram automation tool to streamline content publishing and audience growth for digital creators and small brands.
New Business Underwriting Assistant
CID Insurance Programs | 2023 β 2024
Website: CID Insurance Programs
Engineered backend features for a custom web application using Django and Surefyre, implementing dynamic behavior through JSON-based logic. Evaluated insurance applications to support underwriting decisions and risk analysis. Coordinated with finance companies to obtain required documentation and expedite the approval process.
Courtesy Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market | 2022 β 2023
Website: Sprouts Farmers Market
Drove sales by delivering excellent customer service, answering product questions, and helping shoppers find the right items. Collaborated closely with teammates to improve store layout and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Maintained a clean, welcoming environment to enhance the overall shopping experience.
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Contact
Phone: +1(415)539-8213
Email: alexziao05@gmail.com
LinkedIn: My Profile
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