Damian Ortiz

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Chicago, IL

GPA: 3.16

Project 1   •   July 2019 - Present

Startup - React Native/Node.js

  •   Collaborating with a partner, creating a platform for independent contractors and setting up appointments

  •   Creating restful API’s verifying with Postman, testing on Heroku, utilizing Mongo DB for API and data storage

Project 2   •   Spring 2019

Sensory overload tracking wearable - C++/MATLAB

  •   Used Arduino/Processing with different sensors to predict and alert when sensory overload may occur

  •   Can be used by caretaker or individual with autism, anxiety, PTSD, and sensory processing disorders

Project 3   •   Spring 2019

Tactical Tank - C++/Python

  •   Remote controlled tank that snapped pictures wirelessly and uploaded them to a website for display

  •   Collaborated ideas and work with a group of three to design, program, and build

Project4   •   Spring 2019

Haircut installable webApp - HTML/CSS/JS

  •   First installable web app using webmanifest in order to make it installabel one any phone

  •   Learned about utilizing API's to make Google map calls, Google sign in verification, utilize device camera , and calander data pulls

Project5   •   Spring 2019

UIC class look up - C++

  •   Constructed a program which allowed user entry to search for classes, grades, fail/drop/withdraw rates

  •   Used only higher order programming utilizing lambda expressions and iterators

United States Marine Corps

• Enlisted Marine, 09/2012 to 07/2017
• United States Marine Corps – Okinawa, Japan and Yuma, AZ
• Directed the day-to-day logistical operations for a 55-Marine organization
• Accounted for more than $55 million in deployable and installation equipment
• Created and executed comprehensive technical training programs to over 3,000 Marines
• Coordinated the logistical movement of 10 soldiers, as well as 30 pieces of equipment valued over $25 million from Yuma, Arizona to Iwakuni, Japan and alignment with the Marine Corps value
• Briefed superiors daily, weekly, and monthly reports on mission status, mentorship program, and training reports
• Followed strict time sensitive operations to support flight line missions while on the USS Peleliu
• Developed an excel program to minimize errors and maintain equipment information more efficiently