Aidan Connaughton

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Senior Computer Science Student (Cybersecurity & Networking)

Actively seeking entry-level roles & internships!

I design secure, innovative web experiences and thrive on solving the unsolvable. From building robust apps to tackling real-world cyber challenges, I'm driven by curiosity and a passion for making the digital world safer and smarter. Let's push boundaries and create something extraordinary together!

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Fun Facts & Interests

  • 2024 Cyber Resiliency and Measurement (CRAM) Challenge participant (NSWC Dahlgren Division)
  • Treasurer, Computer Science and Scripting Club (Spring 2024 – Present)
  • Member, Electrical and Computer Engineering Club [IEEE] (Spring 2024 – Present)
  • Built TradeBind, a full-stack hiring platform for union workers
  • Favorite language: TypeScript (currently)
  • Always up for a hackathon or tech meetup
Let's connect and build something great together!
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Skills

Technical Skills

Proficient In:

Java Python C# PHP HTML CSS JavaScript TypeScript MySQL

Experienced In:

SQL C C++ ADA R Kotlin Assembly [ARM]

Experienced With (Tools & Platforms):

Git Visual Studio Code JetBrains IDEs Linux

Google Cloud Skills:

Generative AI Machine Learning Google Cloud Core Infrastructure

Education

Roger Williams University

B.S. in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) & Minor in Mathematics, GPA: 3.54 (May 2026)

Dean’s List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024

Experience

Full-Stack Developer - Research Project

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI — Sep 2024 – Present

  • Developed a custom web application for managing workforce data as part of a research initiative
  • Collaborated with faculty, presented weekly updates, and drove project requirements
  • Created dynamic user interfaces with React and efficient server-side logic with Node.js
  • Built and maintained a MySQL database to handle user and job data

Desktop Support - Work Study

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI — Sep 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Assisted faculty with university-issued devices, troubleshooting hardware and software issues
  • Identified root causes and implemented effective solutions
  • Reimaged and configured university-owned computers for security and reliability

MediaTech - Work Study

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI — Sep 2022 – May 2023

  • Resolved technical support tickets for Windows and macOS systems
  • Researched and applied new technological tools to improve support processes
  • Collaborated with team members to solve complex technical issues

Projects

Featured: TradeBind

A full-stack hiring platform for union workers, built with React, Node.js, MySQL, and NGINX. Designed dashboards for contractors, union admins, and workers, enabling job postings, certification tracking, workforce management, and analytics.

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Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out to me via email or connect on LinkedIn. I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something exciting.