Isaiah Tsikayi

Vancouver, WA · (360) 947-5752 · [email protected]

I am a Computer Engineering student at Southern Adventist University with experience in programming, web development, CAD modeling and group leadership.

Education

Southern Adventist University

Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering

Relevant Coursework:

Software Design
Programming Fundamentals
SOLIDWORKS® Modeling
Public Speaking

GPA: 3.88

August 2024 - Present

Clark College

Associates of Arts Direct Transfer

Relevant Coursework:

Web Design
HTML/CSS
Photoshop Design
Group Communication

GPA: 3.94

September 2022 - June 2024

Skills

Development Tools

Projects

Overhauled an in production Wordpress site
Configured a GPU-accelerated local LLM AI system
Built server computers and deployed a Linux-based homelab
Wrote various Python programs to learn language functionality
Deployed websites using Bootstrap, Cloudflare and Github
Designed collaboratively using Figma, Photoshop, and Inkscape

Experience

Intramural First Aid

Southern Adventist University

Stayed calm during stressful, high pressure situations
Used diagnostic skills to determine the best response to an injury
Communicated formally with professionals including 911 and EMS

August 2024-Present

Deep Water Lifeguard

YMCA Columbia-Willamatte

Worked as part of a team to ensure smooth facility operation
Stayed focused without distraction for extended periods of time
Worked a flexible schedule based on personal and shift availability

June 2024-August 2025

Varsity Sports Team Captain

Hockinson High School

Set a productive example for others to follow
De-escalated conflicts both externally and within the group
Designed and managed the creation of team merchandise

August 2023 - November 2023

Audio Video System Manager

Hockinson Heights SDA Church

Operated and maintained cameras, computers, and audio gear
Worked with other volunteers to deliver a cohesive experience
Received and implemented feedback to refine system quality

April 2019 - July 2023

Interests

Outside of my classes, I like to spend time hiking and doing all things outdoors. One of my personal goals is to visit every National Park. Of the ones I've visited so far, my favorite has been North Cascades National Park. A hobby I enjoy in tandem with hiking is photography. From taking a Sony DSLR on a trip to a 2000s digicam to a party, I enjoy photographing the world around me, especially with friends.

When I'm not out and about, I like to build computers for friends and family. While I've occasionally built from scratch, most of my time has been spent fixing and upgrading existing computer systems on a limited budget, which I find very rewarding.