Brook Kassa
Tech Explorer | Problem Solver | Cloud Enthusiast
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
763-300-0767
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Technical Skills
- Cloud Technologies: Azure, Docker, Terraform
- Programming: Python, Bash, Java
- Tools: Git/Github, Packet Tracing, Wireshark
- Systems: Computer Networking, Cybersecurity
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Support Technician
Experience
- Reel Picks - Cloud Computing Project
Collaborative movie recommendation web app - Cloud Resume Challenge
Azure hosted webapp resume - Networking Lab Projects
Simulated real-world networks in Cisco Packet Tracer with switches, routers, VLANs, and subnets Configure DHCP, DNS, and routing protocols while applying IPv4/IPv6 subnetting strategies - AutoZone
Retail and customer service experience
Relevant Coursework
Cloud Computing
- Developed movie recommendation app
- Docker/Docker Compose implementation
- Virtualization and containerization
Software Engineering
- OOP principles and design patterns
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Project planning and testing
Cybersecurity
- Network security fundamentals
- Ethical hacking techniques
- Firewall configuration
Networking
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Wireshark packet analysis
- Network topologies
Computer Systems
- Studied computer systems fundamentals
- Analyzed assembly code of C programs
- CPU, memory, and storage architecture
Data Structures & Algorithms
- Solved problems with recursion, hashing, linked lists
- Algorithm efficiency analysis
- Advanced OOP concepts
Big Data
- Distributed computing with Apache Spark
- Data cleaning, mining, and transformation
- Python notebooks for big data processing
- Deployments using Kaggle and Jupyter
Education
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduated: May 2025 - Upper Merion Area High School
Graduated: June 2019 - Codecademy
Java, Python, HTML, JavaScript
Extracurricular Activities
- West Chester University Computer Science Club
Member of the West Chester University CS Club, participated in tech discussions, projects, and the competitive programming competition each semester. - Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2025
Engaged in Microsoft's AI Skills Fest, exploring AI technologies incl. MS Copilot, Azure AI, and generative AI. Worked on industry applications in collaborative training sessions. - Hibret Assocaition
Member of the Hibret Association, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial support to Ethiopians in the Philadelphia metro area during times of death, illness, emergencies, and financial hardship.
