Isaiah Tsikayi

Vancouver, WA · [email protected]

I am a Computer Engineering student at Southern Adventist University with experience in programming, embedded systems, CAD design, web development, and group leadership. I am an IEEE member and ongoing Honor Role student.

Education

Southern Adventist University

Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering

Relevant Coursework:

Software Design
Programming Fundamentals
SOLIDWORKS® Modeling
Signal Processing

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

Projects

Modeled and printed a custom camera part adapting vintage lenses to modern SONY cameras
Programmed an ESP32 using MicroPython to read sensor data and report onto network
Built server computers and deployed a Linux-based homelab
Deployed websites using Bootstrap, Cloudflare and Github
Configured a GPU-accelerated local LLM AI system

Development Tools

Work Experience

CAD/Embedded Systems Intern

Z9 Engineering

Developed a web-connected home water pressure and temp. monitor using an ESP32 and I2C sensor peripheral
Applied CSWA experience to design custom product enclosure using CAD software
Installed and operated Bambu Labs 3D printer to print parts made from various plastics

June 2026 - August 2026

Math Teacher/School IT Assistant

Nile Union Academy

Taught Advanced Algebra I, II, and Geometry to high school students
Upgraded and troubleshooted school network and computer systems
Developed effective communication and speaking skills

January 2026-June 2026

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-December 2025

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

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 seen so far, my favorite has been North Cascades. A hobby I enjoy along with hiking is photography. I enjoy photographing the world around me, whether on a DSLR Sony or a 2000s camcorder. Of the general classes I've taken, the ones outside my field I've found the most interesting are those related to health and medicine, especially Anatomy & Physiology.