ELEXIS ROX

IT Professional & Developer

ABOUT

I’m an IT professional and cybersecurity specialist with a diverse background in computer science, IT support, and project management. My career began in graphic design, where I developed creativity and attention to detail, but my passion for technology, security, and problem-solving led me to focus on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical support.

After managing and supporting projects for Fortune 500 companies at AVS Group Marketing Agency, I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, where I expanded my expertise in network security, system administration, and troubleshooting. My efforts were recognized with the WGU Award of Excellence for a Java-based scheduling application I developed, which featured a custom interface and an integrated SQL database. I also built an AI-powered Python book recommendation system, demonstrating my ability to apply machine learning concepts.

I specialize in IT support, cybersecurity, and network security while leveraging my experience in software development to create secure, efficient systems. Whether it’s troubleshooting vulnerabilities, optimizing IT infrastructures, or implementing cybersecurity best practices, I thrive on solving technical challenges and delivering robust security solutions.

A Little More About Me

I like to put my coding knowledge to the test by modding video games creating projects in Blender and Photoshop. Painting is another favorite pastime of mine, as well as reading sci-fi novels and volunteering at a local animal shelter. My boyfriend and I have two cats named Hashi and Kiki, who keep us busy with their silly antics.

Photography by Trista Marie McGovern unless stated otherwise.

Kiki (left) and Hashi (right), taken by me

Portrait of a young woman with brown eyes, long brown hair, and large glasses wearing a black blouse. Sitting at a table in a library with high, ornate ceilings and warm lighting.

Two cats sitting next two each other. The cat on the left, Kiki, is a dark, short-hair tortie with green eyes. The cat on the right, Hashi, is a silver siamese grey tabbie mix with blue eyes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Western Governors University, 2024

Associate of Science, Graphic Design

Western Technical College, 2016

CERTIFICATIONS

ITIL® Foundation (AXELOS), April 2024

CompTIA Project+, February 2022

Google Ads (LinkedIn), 2024

Jira (Cloud Edition) (LinkedIn), 2024

SKILLS

Programming & Development

API Integrations, C#, CSS, DNN, DNS Management, Hosting Solutions, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Linux Command Line, MySQL, PHP, Python, Web Hosting, WordPress, Shopify

Emerging Tech

Generative AI (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot), IT Service Management, TensorFlow

Project Management Tools

Agile methodologies, Asana, B2B Solutions, Basecamp, ClickUp, Git, GitLab, GitHub, ERP Solutions, Excel, Jira, JQL, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Operational Efficiency

Design & Creative Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Branding, Figma, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Image Optimization, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Responsive Design, SEO, Web Design, UI/UX Strategy

PROJECTS

Student Software Engineering Project

Appointment Scheduling Application

Awarded the WGU Award of Excellence, June 2024
Java Application with custom GUI that allows adding, modifying, validating, and deleting both customers and appointments, as well as generating reports based on application data. Communicates and stores data with an SQL database.

Java | JavaFX | MySQL

A screenshot of the Java Application Login View. Features a thin, grey login form that says "Welcome" at the top and displays a language choice dropdown box and the user's timezone at the bottom.

A screenshot of the Java Application Appointment View. A wide grey window, with the Appointments title at the top above a navigation bar with 3 choices: Accounts, Customers, and Reports. The sidebar features buttons with various actions available and the user timezone display. The middle of the window features a white table for viewing all appointments. There is an alert on screen that says "You have no appointments within the next 15 minutes."

A screenshot of the Java Application Add Appointment dialog box, which displays on top of the Appointments View. The dialog pane features various fields to collect information about the Appointment with "Save" and "Cancel" buttons at the bottom.

A screenshot of the Java Application Add Customer Dialog Pane. A wide grey window, with the Customers title at the top sits below the dialog pane. It looks like the Appointments View, except it is set up to display Customers. The Customer Dialog Pane overlaps this view and contains several fields to collect information about the customer with "Save" and "Cancel" buttons at the bottom.

Main dashboard view of Book Recommendation Machine Learning App. There is an input field at the top in which the user types the title of a book. Below that, there is a button labeled "Get Recommendations". At the bottom is a larger white text field that displays three recommendations made by the application, based on the inputted title. In this example, "The Great Gatsby" is the inputted title. The three suggested titles recommended by the application are "The Virgin Suicides," "Beloved," and "The Giver."

Another example screenshot from the Book Recommendation App. Here, the inputted title is "Kindred." The recommendations listed by the program are "BLOND BABOON," "Illness As Metaphor," and "Distant Mirror."

Student Capstone AI Project

Book Recommendation Application

Python Application with AI Implementation that works as a book recommendation system. Suggests books to users based on book title input, using a machine learning model trained on a dataset from Kaggle. Inspired by my love of reading, this was a fun project for me.

Project Management and Live Conference Support

Trane All Systems Go Conference

As part of a cross-functional team, I spearheaded the brand concept for a high-profile conference with over 250 attendees. I coordinated and curated presentations for eight executive speakers, providing real-time support during their sessions. I also collaborated with Trane’s team and external vendors to produce and distribute branded materials, including badges, signage, flyers, and a custom mobile app for attendees. More materials and photos available upon request.
Photography by AVS Group.

Project Management | Marketing | Branding | Graphic Design | Event Support

A man stands on a stage in front of a very large, 100 foot screen. The screen is blue with cybernetic patterns. There is a circular graphic off to the left, and in large text it says "SEAMLESS TO OUR CUSTOMERS"

Features a view of the stage from the middle of the audience. A man stands on the middle of the stage in front of the 100 foot screen. The screen is blue with a city design and features conference-specific text on the screen.