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Gerson Diaz

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CS student at John Brown University with a passion for building things that live on the internet. Based in Arkansas — originally from Guatemala.

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🎓JBU · May 2027
🌎AR, USA — GT

About Me

I'm a dedicated Computer Science student at John Brown University, pursuing a B.S. with a Minor in Full-Stack Development. I'm driven by a strong work ethic and a genuine love for technology — always looking for new ways to learn and build.

Originally from Guatemala, I'm bilingual in Spanish and English, and I bring a global perspective to everything I work on. I've served as an interpreter, taught Bible school for children in Guatemala, and coordinated logistics for rural humanitarian programs — experiences that shaped how I communicate and collaborate in diverse teams.

Outside of coursework I enjoy building side projects, exploring new CS concepts, and finding ways technology can solve real-world problems.

🇬🇹 Spanish — Native 🇺🇸 English — Fluent
6+ Projects Built
2 Work Roles
6+ Languages & Tools
2027 Graduation

Skills

Languages

Python C++ C# Java HTML CSS

Software & Tools

VS Code Visual Studio Eclipse IDE Arduino SOLIDWORKS MATLAB MySQL Git

Certifications

Microsoft Office Networking & Servers

Projects

Python

Galaga Remake

An improved replica of the classic 80s arcade game Galaga built with Python's pygame library, featuring custom enemies, shooting mechanics, and scoring.

Python Pygame OOP
Java

Library Management System

A full-featured library system built in Java with MySQL, supporting user authentication (login & sign-up), book management, and database persistence.

Java MySQL JDBC
Hardware

Autonomous Line-Following Robot

A vehicle model using infrared sensors to follow a line and intelligently backtrack at dead ends, built with servo motors, LEDs, and LEGO components.

Arduino C++ Electronics
Mobile App

Tank Control

A cross-platform mobile app for hobbyists and professionals who want full command over their pet tank setups. Monitor live pet activity, remotely adjust temperature, and automate feeding on a custom schedule — all from your phone. Built on a React Native front-end powered by a FastAPI backend and a PostgreSQL database.

React Native Expo Python FastAPI PostgreSQL
Embedded

Smart Temperature Monitor & Alert System

A real-time IoT monitoring system built on the MSP430G2 microcontroller that autonomously reacts to rising temperatures — spinning up a DC fan for cooling, triggering a buzzer and flashing LED for critical alerts, and pushing live temperature readings to a smartphone over Bluetooth. A 16×2 LCD displays live status at a glance, no manual checks required.

MSP430G2 C LM35 UART Bluetooth Embedded C
AI Security

RBAC Framework for Autonomous AI Agents

Enterprise AI agents today operate with dangerously broad permissions — a single compromised or hallucinating agent can silently exfiltrate sensitive data across entire data lakes. This middleware framework enforces Least Privilege for machine identities through role-based access control, eliminating privilege bloat and hardening systems against prompt injection attacks. Filling a gap where no standard tooling currently exists.

AI Security RBAC Middleware LLM Agents Zero Trust

Experience

Sales Representative

TELUS International — EBG
2022 – 2023
  • Handled inbound calls from across the US, helping customers book tickets for attractions, rent cars, and find hotel accommodations.
  • Resolved and cancelled existing orders caused by incorrect information or system glitches.

Logistics Coordinator

LIFE Guatemala
2022
  • Managed logistics for an internship program serving families in rural and underserved villages of Guatemala.

Interpreter & Bible School Teacher

In The Gap GT — Guatemala
2021
  • Served as an interpreter and teacher for children of all ages in underserved neighborhoods in Guatemala.

Technical Support Specialist

JCPenney
2020
  • Assisted customers with website navigation issues, order tracking, and product inquiries.
  • Escalated complex cases and provided clear resolutions to improve the customer experience.

Education

🎓

B.S. in Computer Science

Minor in Full-Stack Development

John Brown University — Siloam Springs, AR

Expected Graduation: May 2027

OOP Data Structures & Algorithms Computer Networking Java Programming Python Linux Fundamentals Digital Electronics Intro to Engineering

Get In Touch

I'm currently a student and open to internship opportunities, collaborations, and interesting conversations about technology. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi — my inbox is always open!

Open to:

  • Internship Opportunities
  • Open Source Collaboration
  • Freelance Projects
  • Just Saying Hello 👋
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