Vincent Horstkotte | Software Engineer


Professional Experience

Extreme Networks - Associate Technical Support Engineer (Intern until May 1, 2024)
August 21, 2021 - Present

● Automated configuration and testing tasks using Python, enabling faster network switch setup and validation for QA teams.
● Developed Python scripts to interface with enterprise VOSS/BOSS network switches via SSH/Serial, expediting lab setup and integration.
● Diagnosed and resolved network configuration and connectivity issues using Wireshark and command-line utilities.
● Collaborated cross-functionally with QA and network engineering teams to support lab migrations and test automation.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Graduated: May 2024

B.S. in Computer Science GPA: 3.92

Coursework:
Sophomore & Junior Software Engineering (C# and C++), Object-Oriented Programing (C++), Database Systems (SQL), Computer Architecture, Programming Language Concepts, Embedded Systems (C++), Computer Security, Unix Programming (Python), Analysis of Algorithms (C#), Data Structures (C++), Computer Networks
Continuing Education:
React 18 for Beginners - Code with Mosh (in progress)

Technical Skills

Languages: C#, .NET, C++, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Frameworks/Tools Microsoft Visual Studio, React, Git, PuTTY, Linux, Wireshark, Datagrip, Unity, Unreal Engine
Development Practices Agile / Scrum, Object-Oriented Design, Debugging & Testing, Software Systems Design

Résumé Projects
GrayboxVR Heroic Defender Pullrope Malika Celerity
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