Sam Vossen - Resume
Contact Information
GitHub: github.com/Hydromoon4493
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samvossen42
Handshake: app.joinhandshake.com/profiles/samvossen42
Email: sam-jobs@jpsdomain.org
Work Experience
- ITS Student Assistant | Elizabethtown College | August 2025 - Present
- Provide technical support to students, faculty, and staff via in-person, phone, and email communication.
- Manage and track support requests using a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
- Monitor and maintain classroom technology while collaborating with the ITS team to troubleshoot issues.
- Server Assistant | Texas Roadhouse | January 2023 - Present
- Support servers by promptly clearing and resetting tables to ensure a clean and welcoming dining environment.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the dining area in alignment with restaurant standards and health regulations.
- Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Projects
- Self-Hosted Nextcloud Infrastructure | December 2025 – Present
- Designed and deployed a headless Debian 12 server running Nextcloud to migrate personal data off Google Drive.
- Implemented HTTPS, hardened SSH access, and configured UFW and fail2ban for server security.
- Engineered automated backup workflows using restic with daily local and remote snapshots.
- It’s As Shrimple As That | September 2025 – November 2025
- Developing a 2D platformer game in which players navigate an octopus through challenging underground caves.
- Designed and implemented sprite animations, enemy AI behaviors, and collusion systems for smooth gameplay.
- Optimized performance and debugged code to ensure consistent frame rates and stable mechanics.
- Currency Converter | January 2025 – April 2025
- Built a program to convert real-world and fantasy currencies using live API data.
- Implemented a clean user interface with input validation to improve usability.
- Presented project as the Spring 2025 Coding Challenge, demonstration functionality and technical approach.
- Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Ethical Hacking Contest | April 2025 – April 2025
- Defended a web application in a CTF competition against XSS, SQL injection, and other common exploits.
- Collaborated with teammates to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and more.
- Achieved first place as the only team with zero flags stolen throughout the competition.
Skills & Interests
- Technologies: Python; Java; SQL; Ubuntu; Bash; Debian; Linux Mint; PHP, Git; HTML; Markdown; CLI utilities
- Skills: Trouble-shooting; Problem-Solving; Communication; Persistence; Collaboration
- Interests: Working out; Aquascaping; Programming; Video Games; Martial Arts; Musical Theater
Education
- Elizabethtown College | August 2024 – May 2028
- Bachelor of Information Systems with a concentration in Cybersecurity, a minor in Criminal Justice, and a minor in Forensic Studies
- GPA: 3.87/4.00; Dean’s List: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025
- Spring-Ford Area High School | August 2020 – June 2024
- High School Diploma
Involvement
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Volunteer | Appalachian Service Project
- Volunteered for four summers repairing homes in low-income communities.
- Gained hands-on experience in teamwork, service, and community engagement.
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Member | Spring-Ford Golden Rams Marching Band
- Four-year member, developing discipline, collaboration, and performance skills.
- Computer Science Club | Elizabethtown College
- Criminal Justice Club | Elizabethtown College
- Theater Club | Elizabethtown College