Tasha Van Dayne

Computer Science Student

Aspiring Software Engineer and Cloud Engineer

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About Me

Computer Science student graduating in December 2026 with experience in object-oriented development using C++, Java, and Python, along with hands-on experience in Linux, Bash scripting, AWS, and cloud technologies. Passionate about building reliable software and automated cloud solutions. Seeking an entry-level Software Engineer or Cloud Engineer opportunity.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects demonstrating software development, cloud architecture, automation, and practical problem-solving.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Cloud Resume Challenge
Live

A serverless portfolio website deployed on AWS with a live visitor counter and automated CI/CD deployments.

Purpose

Built to gain hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining a modern cloud application using core AWS services and DevOps practices.

Solution

Hosted the website in Amazon S3 and delivered it through Amazon CloudFront. Created a serverless visitor counter using API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB.

Automation

Configured GitHub Actions to automatically deploy website changes to Amazon S3 and invalidate the CloudFront cache whenever updates are pushed to the main branch.

Business Value

Demonstrates how cloud and DevOps teams can deliver scalable web applications while reducing manual work, deployment time, and the risk of inconsistent releases.

AWS Amazon S3 CloudFront Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB GitHub Actions JavaScript
View Live Site View GitHub

Software Development

Inventory Management System

A menu-driven C++ application for managing products and inventory quantities through a structured console interface.

Purpose

Created to strengthen my understanding of C++, data structures, reusable functions, and modular software design through a practical application.

Solution

Developed features that allow users to view, add, delete, search, and update products, as well as calculate total inventory and identify the highest and lowest stocked items.

Technical Approach

Organized the application across separate header, implementation, and main files. Used STL containers, reusable functions, pass-by-reference, and input validation to keep the code maintainable.

Business Value

Demonstrates how software can replace manual inventory tracking with a consistent system that makes product information easier to organize, update, and review.

C++ STL Modular Design Input Validation Git GitHub
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C++ Application

Pizza Cooking Simulator

An interactive C++ simulation built around user choices, cooking logic, and object-oriented programming concepts.

Purpose

Built to practice object-oriented programming, conditional logic, user input, and state-based decision-making in an interactive application.

Solution

Created a simulation in which user decisions affect the cooking process and final outcome, requiring the program to respond to different inputs and conditions.

Technical Approach

Used C++ classes, functions, conditionals, and game logic to organize behavior and guide the user through each stage of the simulation.

Value

Demonstrates the ability to translate a set of rules and user interactions into structured program logic.

C++ Object-Oriented Programming Conditional Logic User Input

Technical Skills

Languages
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • Bash
  • SQL
Cloud & DevOps
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • Git
  • GitHub
Database & Web
  • MySQL
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
Developer Tools
  • VS Code
  • VirtualBox
  • Ubuntu

Professional Experience

Senior Customer Care Advocate

MetLife – Group Life Products | 2022–2024

  • Audited and validated complex claim documentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and procedural standards.
  • Maintained 98%+ accuracy through detailed analysis, careful documentation review, and consistent quality control.
Claim Reviewer

MetLife – Group Life Products | 2018–2022

  • Investigated discrepancies and verified supporting documentation to ensure accurate claim decisions.
  • Applied detailed policies and procedural requirements while managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Dental Claim Processor

MetLife – Dental | 2015–2018

  • Processed high-volume claims while maintaining strict quality, accuracy, and documentation standards.
  • Developed strong analytical and organizational skills through consistent attention to detail.

Education

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Expected Graduation: December 2026

Certifications & AWS Training

AWS Training & Certification
Responsive Web Design
  • freeCodeCamp
Programming and Web Development Courses
    SoloLearn:
  • Python
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • C++

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