About Me
My name is Connor Hardin, and I'm from Falmouth, MA. I'm a Computer Science major at Roger Williams University with minors in Cybersecurity and Mathematics. I've always been interested in technology, even as a kid. Whether it was learning how to type and write code in class or figuring out hardware problems on my own, I was always trying to understand how things worked. That interest is what pushed me to start building my own projects and to keep learning new things.
Outside of school and coding, I like to fish, golf, play video games, and work on personal projects. I'm also really into fitness and working out. It keeps me disciplined and gives me a good break from sitting at a computer all day. I'm always looking for new challenges and new ideas to work on. The best way to get better at something is by doing it yourself, and that's what I try to do every day.
Technical Skills
Relevant Coursework
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – ABET Accredited
Honors & Achievements
High School Diploma
Honors & Achievements
Certifications
CompTIA Ethical Hacker Certificate
Earned the CompTIA Ethical Hacker certification demonstrating proficiency in ethical hacking and network security.
CompTIA Network Certificate
Earned the CompTIA Network certification demonstrating proficiency in networking concepts and practices.
Testout PC Pro Certificate
Earned the Testout PC Pro certification demonstrating proficiency in computer hardware and software.
OSHA10 Safety Certification
Completed OSHA 10-hour safety training for construction industry standards and workplace safety.
Experience
IS Intern
- Implemented Passkey Authentication in an existing Android App
- Developed and maintained build scripts across multiple applications.
- Built a prototype system integrating an EPOCH 2 Plate Reader via .NET, gRPC, and Android MAUI with mTLS.
- Used Wireshark to analyze the network traffic and design an advanced cancellation feature.
- Deployed and troubleshot applications using VM log analysis on Windows.
- Created and containerized a gRPC service for deployment on Azure Container Apps/Registry.
- Collaborated with the IS team to share ideas and improve workflows.
Software Developer
- Developed a full-stack hiring platform (React + TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, NGINX) to modernize how union construction workers connect with job opportunities.
- Owned system architecture decisions, prioritizing speed, modularity, and scalability.
- Designed role-based dashboards for contractors, union admins, and workers, streamlining job postings, certification tracking, workforce management, and analytics.
IT/IS Intern
- Remoted into user’s computers to download applications and update security.
- Created a functional prototype of an online form using Microsoft Power Apps.
- Helped people within the company through the Web Help Desk.
- Attended Microsoft Team’s meetings daily.
- Worked with others to solve issues and share ideas.
LAL Technician
- Worked two summers (2023 & half of 2024).
- Utilized Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Performed scheduled cleaning of equipment/process areas.
- Followed gowning requirements and wore protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.
- Collected and processed blood cells from horseshoe crabs.
Kitchen Staff
- Worked two summers (2021 & 2022).
- Prepared kitchen before the restaurant opened.
- Spread dough in pans, sauced, cheesed pizzas.
- Read orders, put toppings on pizzas, and put pizzas in oven.
- Washed dishes, swept floors, cleaned tables, and cleaned pans.
Events
SASH 2026
Presented research on modernizing construction union job placement through web and mobile applications at the Student Academic Showcase and Honors event.
ASC 2025
Presented a poster on modernizing construction union job placement through a web-based application at the Associated Schools of Construction conference.