KADEN HILL
Software & IT · Systems Automation · Technical Operations · EdTech Leadership
Sandy, UT 84092 · 801-***-**** · ***********@*******.*** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Technology professional and entrepreneur with a broad foundation spanning IT operations, software development, systems automation, and technical education. Combines hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT environments with the applied engineering instincts of a self-taught developer who has built and deployed production tools. As owner of an award-winning coding and technology institute, brings the rare perspective of someone who has operated at every layer of the tech stack — from end-user support and infrastructure management to curriculum development in software engineering, blockchain, and AI. Driven by a builder's mindset: if a process can be automated, it will be; if a system can be improved, it should be. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages & Frameworks: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C++ Automation & Tooling: Selenium WebDriver, Python scripting, workflow automation, process optimization, Openclaw IT Operations: Device imaging & deployment, help desk & technical support, hardware troubleshooting, end-user training Platforms & Domains: Chromebook/Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, e-commerce systems, CRM tools Emerging Tech: Blockchain fundamentals, AI/ML concepts, smart contract awareness (via CodeIT curriculum oversight) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CodeIT Institute of Technology Owner · Remote / National · April 2025 – Present
Acquired CodeIT — an award-winning online coding school delivering live, instructor-led courses in software development, blockchain, and AI — through a full-cycle business acquisition, assuming complete operational and strategic ownership.
Oversee all technology operations including the live virtual classroom infrastructure (Zoom-based) and the technical tooling that powers course delivery at scale to students nationwide.
Drive curriculum development and quality assurance across software engineering, blockchain, and AI programs — working directly with adjunct professors to ensure course content remains current with industry standards and employer expectations.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management of instructional staff; built structured training processes to maintain the educational quality that earned the institution its industry recognition.
Own the full commercial operation: sales funnel, digital marketing, student acquisition, and revenue growth — applying data- driven outreach strategies and automation to scale enrollment efficiently.
Streamlined internal processes across admissions, scheduling, and student communications, reducing operational overhead and improving the student experience end-to-end.
Dealmaker Wealth Society Business Acquisitions Associate · Remote / National · Mar 2024 – April 2025
Executed full-cycle business acquisitions including financial due diligence, LBO modeling, deal structuring, and owner negotiation — developing deep familiarity with how technology businesses are evaluated and operated.
Managed pipeline and CRM processes with precision, applying structured tracking and data discipline to a complex, multi-deal workflow.
Tesla Technical Support Specialist · Draper, UT · Feb 2023 – Mar 2024
Delivered technical and roadside support for owners of a technology-forward premium vehicle platform, resolving complex hardware and software issues under time pressure with high customer satisfaction.
Operated within a rigorous, metrics-driven support environment; developed strong documentation habits, issue escalation judgment, and cross-team coordination skills.
Salt Lake City Corporation IT Apprentice · Salt Lake City, UT · Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Provided enterprise IT support across a large municipal organization via phone, email, and on-site assistance; administered digital imaging workflows and back-end systems maintenance.
Gained direct exposure to the operational complexity of managing IT infrastructure at institutional scale, including ticketing systems, asset management, and user provisioning.
RippleMatch Leadership Development Intern · Remote · Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Executed digital marketing campaigns and social media outreach strategies to drive platform growth, developing skills in audience targeting, conversion optimization, and campaign analytics. Canyons School District IT Intern · Sandy, UT · Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
Selected from 150 applicants; contributed to a large-scale Chromebook imaging and deployment initiative, gaining hands-on experience with device lifecycle management and call center technical support for students and faculty. EDUCATION
Salt Lake Community College · A.S. Degree · 2022 – 2023 Jordan High School · Advanced Diploma, Seal of Biliteracy · May 2022