Hi! I'm Daniel, & I like computers.

I also like singing, coding, gaming, and a plethora of other geeky things. This is my home on the web.

What is all this?

The first thing you should know is that I'm a nerd. I play nerdy games like League of Legends, I do nerdy things like build websites and mod computers, and most of my time is spent messing with technology. The second thing you should know is that nerds are actually really cool people. I should know; I am one.

This website is my personal playground, portfolio, and proving ground. To my friends: please excuse the serious parts of the site. I have to look professional sometimes. To the professional-types: please excuse the silly parts of the site. I do have to be me, after all.

Profile

Outstanding first year computer science student at UCLA with past experience in computer networking. Great team worker with attention to detail. In search of a challenging job in the computer science or networking fields that can provide both personal and professional growth.

http://www.danielduan.net

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Computer Science and Engineering
Fall 2011 to June 2015 expected

Arcadia High School

Fall 2007 to June 2011
AP Computer Science   Grade: A
Cisco Computer Hardware and Networking   Grade: A
Computer Science - Java   Grade: A
Computer Science - C++   Grade: A
AP Calculus   Grade: A
AP Physics   Grade: A
Cumulative Unweighted GPA: 3.74

Experience

IT, Futura Inc., Monrovia, CA

Junior Systems Administrator
Febuary 2008 to August 2009
Worked in a small team to setup, manage, maintain, and upgrade a network of over 100 Mac and Windows workstations. Performed routine support and assistance, and researched and implemented solutions to problems as they came up. Used imaging and monitoring software to design and implement computer labs. Managed users with Microsoft Active Directory, set up network printers, IP telephones, virtualized servers, domain servers, etc.

Volunteer, Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA

Admitting and Reception Assistant
November 2008 to Present
Front desk reception and admitting. Provided miscellaneous services such as registering new patients, redirecting patients to assigned rooms, delivering paperwork, assisting staff, and escorting visitors to their destination.

Volunteer, First Ave. Chinese School, Arcadia, CA

Teacher's Aide
Sept 2008 to March 2009
Tutored basic English and mathematics along with Chinese both individually and as a class. Communicated with parents, staff, and students to help build a positive attitude towards learning.

Skills

  • Cisco IOS
  • Networking
  • Subnetting
  • RIP
  • VLAN
  • STP
  • ACL
  • HTML
  • Java
  • Javascript
  • C++
  • Objective C
  • Active Directory
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mac (10.4 to 10.7)
  • Windows (XP to 8)
  • Windows Server (2003 to 2008, Home)
  • UNIX CLI

Certifications

CompTIA A+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician - Cisco ID: CSCO11796515

Hobbies

Music

Current member of "Chanteurs" show choir group at Arcadia High School. Taken AP Music Theory in high school and played cello in the Arcadia High School Orchestra I. Past member of choral and orchestral groups at elementary and middle school. Played piano since 5 years old and passed Advanced Level with Honors for music performance and theory.

Overclocking

Tweaked computers to the max performance and clock speed. Reached 6Ghz stable under dry ice cooling with a Ceder Mill Celeron chip and 6.6Ghz stable under LN2. Active member of ExtremeOverclocking forums.

Certifications

  • CompTIA A+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
    CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
    CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020145190
    CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician - Cisco ID: CSCO11796515
    CCENT

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Site Last Updated October 6, 2011