I’m Whit, a Computer Science student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (concentration in Software, Systems, and Networks) graduating May 2025. I have been programming computers since the age of 13, learning under Mr. Rob Muhlestein. This education and subsequent work instilled within me a love for the nitty-gritty of computers; starting out with DigitalOcean Droplets running Minecraft, I now apply that drive in honing my DevOps and SRE skills. Personally, this is through my self-hosted homelab Kubernetes cluster; academically, this is through my coursework and concentration; and professionally, through my multiple certifications.

I am looking for opportunities to work following my graduation both in the United States (where I am able to work without restriction) and New Zealand (where I am Visa Ready for any accredited employer).

Feel free to reach out, I am always happy to talk.

Personal Tidbits #

Riku, my black cat	Manana, my tortie cat

• I have two cats: Riku (black) and Manana (tortie),
• I am keen on travel,
• I am off-and-on learning three languages: Español, te reo Māori, and 汉语.
• I am a fan of visual novels JRPGs, and still play Team Fortress 2 in 2025,
• I am an avid fan of swimming, paddle boarding, and really anything in the water.