Wilson Tran

Student

I am studying for a B.S. in Computer Science in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii. I expect to graduate in Spring, 2024.


Interests: Software Reverse Engineering, Linux Kernel Development, Language Learning


Projects

National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition 2023

In a group of 8, defended a simulated business virtual machine network against professional hackers while simultaneously performing IT business tasks.

Linux Windows Blue Team

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IT Intern 2023

Performed help desk duties alongside configuring and securing a test development network from scratch.

Linux Windows Virtual Machine Active Directory

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Web Application to Automate Data Annotation Pipeline 2022

Developed a Streamlit web application to automate parts of getting video data annotated before being fed into machine learning models.

Python Computer Vision Automation Data Analytics

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Essays

Beyond Web Application Development

15 Dec 2023

Spring 2023 has been the most busy, yet probably the most learning and growth that I have ever experienced in my college career as cliche as it sounds. I have honed in on many interests (it sure is not web...

Open Source Development Coding Standards Software Engineering

Design Patterns Are Used Everywhere, Including the Kitchen

25 Nov 2023

Imagine you’re a chef in a kitchen and you’re creating different recipes. Now, think of design patterns as cooking techniques or methods that experienced chefs use to solve common cooking challenges. Just like chefs have go-to methods for chopping, sautéing,...

Design Patterns Code Best Practices

Reflecting on AI Usage For Software Engineering

19 Nov 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of education for better or for worse. As the demand for skilled software developers and engineers continues to grow, AI is could potentially play a crucial role in revolutionizing the way we teach,...

AI Education Software Engineering

Asking Questions The Right Way

08 Sep 2023

The Importance of Framing a Question Asking questions is a great way to promote learning between multiple parties. It can allow for the one asking to learn something new while challenging and strengthening the understanding of a particular topic for...

Asking Questions

HTB Busqueda

01 Sep 2023

SPOILERS AHEAD Busqueda is an Easy rated box on HackTheBox and was the first box I ever finished with minimal guidance. It makes use of outdated software versions with an exploit openly available on the web as is pretty common...

Outdated Software Password Reuse Sudo