Cole Determan

𖡡 Falls Church, VA

Detail-oriented Computer Science student with hands-on experience in software development, full-stack development, and API integration through internships, freelance work, and academic projects. Proven ability to design efficient support systems, optimize performance for client solutions, and deliver high-quality technical results with 100% customer satisfaction ratings. Skilled in troubleshooting, system design, and cross-team collaboration, with a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, containerized deployments, and modern development tools.

What I Work With

HTML

CSS

SQL

NumPy

Python

Java

Rust

Docker

Git

Kafka

Matplotlib

Ruby

LaTeX

HTML

CSS

SQL

NumPy

Python

Java

Rust

Docker

Git

Kafka

Matplotlib

Ruby

LaTeX

Kafka

Git

Docker

Java

Python

Matplotlib

CSS3

SQL

NumPy

LaTeX

Ruby

HTML

Git

Rust

Kafka

Git

Docker

Java

Python

Matplotlib

CSS3

SQL

NumPy

LaTeX

Ruby

HTML

Git

Rust

Python

Java

Ruby

Docker

Git

HTML5

CSS3

SQL

NumPy

Kafka

Matplotlib

Rust

LaTeX

Python

Java

Ruby

Docker

Git

HTML5

CSS3

SQL

NumPy

Kafka

Matplotlib

Rust

LaTeX

Experience

Technical Intern

ManTech - Herndon, VA

July 2025 - Present

Provided IT support using ServiceNow, Okta Admin, and Asana, assisting 50+ users with account provisioning, access management, and troubleshooting hardware/software issues, achieving a 100% satisfaction rating.
Created and maintained an AI-powered knowledge base using NotebookLM to streamline troubleshooting and reduce repetitive tasks.
Explained technical troubleshooting steps in clear, non-technical language to ensure understanding by diverse user groups.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance internal support processes, improving efficiency and reducing resolution times.

Advanced Technology Engineer Intern (Software Engineer Intern)

Noblis - Reston, VA

Summer 2024

Integrated REST APIs into AI/Machine Learning applications leveraging Redis, Kafka, and related technologies to improve system data flow and reliability, contributing to a 1000% increase in detections.
Applied Agile methodologies, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to support backend development.
Utilized Git for version control and Docker for containerized deployments, ensuring consistent and efficient application environments.
Developed unit tests, participated in code reviews, and debugged application issues to maintain software quality

Owner/Support Team

Determan Tech Help - Falls Church, VA

Summer 2023 - Present

Founded and scaled a tech support business assisting 100+ clients with custom PC builds, device setup, and hardware/software troubleshooting, maintaining a 5-star rating from reviews.
Developed a scheduling and review website hosted on a dedicated server using CloudFlare and Node.js.
Designed client-specific technical solutions, optimizing performance and usability for diverse needs.
Translated complex technical concepts into simple, accessible explanations to help clients make informed decisions.

Education

Masters of Engineering in Computer Science & Applications (Accelerated Program)

Virginia Tech University - Alexandria, VA

May 2027

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Data Analytics

James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA

May 2026

GPA: 3.55/4.0

Dean's List – James Madison University, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
Relevant Coursework: Algorithms & Data Structures, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Systems, Programming Languages, Application Development, Data Analysis & Visualization, Machine Learning

Projects

Superman Video Game

Developing a Superman-themed video game using Unreal Engine, implementing animation-driven locomotion and special effects with vector math.

NoXcuses Web App

Developing a full-stack workout tracking web application using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, hosted on a personal server.

Determan Tech Help Website

Developed a website for my tech support company, Determan Tech Help.

Terminal Spreadsheet

Designed and implemented a terminal-based spreadsheet in Ruby.

Max Clique NP-Complete Problem

Developed and analyzed exact and approximate Python algorithms to solve the NP-hard Max Clique problem using backtracking and greedy heuristics.

Today in History Calendar

Designed and developed a responsive, interactive web calendar that integrates Canvas tasks with historical events.

McIntosh Powerwash Website

Developed a website for my tech support company, Determan Tech Help.

Cole Determan

What I Work With

Experience

Technical Intern

Advanced Technology Engineer Intern (Software Engineer Intern)

Owner/Support Team

Education

Masters of Engineering in Computer Science & Applications (Accelerated Program)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Data Analytics

Projects

Superman Video Game

NoXcuses Web App

Determan Tech Help Website

Terminal Spreadsheet

Max Clique NP-Complete Problem

Today in History Calendar

McIntosh Powerwash Website

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