Austin Kuo

763-***-**** aduqua@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/austin-kuo

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI

B.S. in Computer Science and Data Science Sep. 2022 – May 2025 Software Skills

Languages: Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, R, MATLAB Developer Tools: Autodesk CAD, Microsoft Windows, Linux Ubuntu, MySQL, VirtualBox, Data Structures, Windows Network

Experience

Programming Instructor May 2022 – Jul 2022

CoderDojo Online, MN

• Coached remote groups of 5 beginner-level students via VSCode in weekly sessions.

• Guided primary schoolers through the fundamentals of Python and HTML with connected lesson plans. AFA Cyber Patriot Competitor Dec 2019 – Jun 2022

Air Force Association Online, MN

• Trained in Ubuntu threat prevention and database security by utilizing virtual image technology as part of a 5-person cybersecurity team

• Led team to 1st place in the gold-tier bracket out of 5,000 participating teams for the Air Force Association CyberPatriot

Software/Hardware Refurbisher May 2017 – Feb 2019

FreeGeek Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN

• Assisted in refurbishing resale by reconditioning up to 12 antiquated personal computers weekly

• Guided volunteers through the troubleshooting process of faulty firmware, hardware, and operating systems Pocket Hat Sep 2017 – Jun 2018

Co-Founder Minneapolis, MN

• Co-founded merchandise-based startup for Junior Achievement that received over 200 dollars in investment

• Went on to liquidate the company to benefit team members Tennis Coach Sep 2016 – Sep 2018

Innercity Tennis Minneapolis, MN

• Selected weekly to coach up to 30 youth players to encourage inner-city health and athleticism

• Taught fundamental techniques to players with minimal experience, and encouraged progression to more advanced levels

Leadership

Petty Officer Second Class Mar 2017 – Jun 2022

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arden Hills, MN

• Directed up to 40 cadets in monthly drill training as assistant senior officer of youth squadron

• Earned distinguishing awards from Corps and associated organizations, including Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal Awards

National Merit Semifinalist (2022): Recipient out of nearly a million junior high-school PSAT test-takers Air Force Association Cyberpatriot Gold Tier First Place (2022): Recipient of gold-tier first place team award MN All-State Orchestra Ensemble: 2021-2022 state-selected all-state violinist ThreeSixty Journalism (2020): 2 published newspaper articles

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