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Shaun
Riggins

contact@driggins.me

Professional Focus

Software, AI, and infrastructure—engineered for reliability, performance, and security.

Software & AI Engineering

Reliable software + practical ML

  • Python • C# • Java • TypeScript — backends, CLIs, automation
  • Machine learning with PyTorch/TensorFlow • classic ML (NLP/vision)
  • APIs (FastAPI/.NET) • automated testing • CI/CD

Platform & DevOps

Ship fast, safely, and repeatably

  • Containers (Docker) • build & release pipelines (GitHub Actions)
  • AWS • Azure • GCP — networking, identity, storage, permissions
  • Monitoring, logging, and cost/performance tuning

Networking & Security Engineering

Segmented, resilient, least-privilege by default

  • Routing & switching • VLANs • VPN/tunneling
  • Identity & access management • SSO/MFA • encryption/TLS
  • Firewalls • segmentation • security baselines & monitoring

IT Admin & Endpoint Engineering

Keep teams productive and protected

  • Intune • Group Policy • imaging • patching
  • Windows • macOS • Linux — setup, diagnostics, repair
  • Backups & restores • asset/account lifecycle • automation

About Me

Versatile IT specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience driving technology solutions that empower businesses. Skilled at bridging the gap between complex technical challenges and practical results—whether it’s developing software, managing infrastructure, or securing networks. Known for a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-evolving environments. Passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and delivering reliable systems that improve efficiency and user experience.

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Expertise

Programming, Databases & Cloud


  • Languages: Python, C++/C#, SQL, PHP, Java
  • Frameworks & Tools: Next.js, Django, .NET, Vue, PyTorch, Postman, Pandas, Kotlin
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, SQLite, MongoDB, SQL Server
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker

Cloud, Networking & Security


  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Subnetting, Firewalls, VPNs, Switches, Routers, Load Balancers, QoS, Wi-Fi, Monitoring, Automation
  • Security: Active Directory, MFA, Risk & Vulnerability Assessments, Endpoint Protection

Education


  • University of Central Oklahoma: Computer Science & IT (in progress)
  • Great Plains Technology Center: Engineering I
  • Cisco Training: Python Essentials II, Network Defense, Ethical Hacker, CCNA
  • HarvardX: Web Programming with Python & JavaScript; Introduction to Cybersecurity

Projects