Software Engineer
I am an undergraduate Computer Science major at UCF. In high school, I completed research projects in cryptography, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, earning the AP Capstone Diploma. As an Eagle Scout, I developed strong teamwork and leadership skills, which I applied in Lockheed Martin Code Quest and Cyber Quest competitions with my high school Cyber Security Club.
Education
A journey of learning and growth throughout my academic and professional education.
B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Cybersecurity
University of Central Florida
Focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cryptology.
Computer Science Coursework
Eastern Florida State College
4.00 GPA — Intro to C++ Programming, Intro to Java Programming, System Analysis & Design, C# Programming.
High School Diploma
West Shore Jr./Sr. High School
4.36 weighted GPA — AP Computer Science Principles, Cyber Security Club, Robotics.
Awards & Accomplishments
A spatial timeline of milestones.
What I Do
A glimpse into the activities and clubs I focus on as a software developer.
AI@UCF
AI@UCF offers a plethora of resources to help UCF students pursue interests in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning. We host introductory-level general body meetings, research paper discussions, and some project teams anyone can join to get hands-on experience. Anyone can join! No prior knowledge necessary.
Game Dev Knights
Game Dev Knights (GDK) is a club all about preparing students with the skills they need to make games outside of the classroom. We hold one general body meeting at the beginning of the year, but overall we are an events-based club, hosting things such as workshops, socials, and speaker panels for our members to attend.
Hack@UCF
We are the University of Central Florida's only defensive and offensive Cybersecurity student organization. We learn, we teach, and we hack all the things.
Red Hat User Group
Join our community of developers and open source enthusiasts that gather regularly and informally to share experiences and common interests, learn more about Red Hat solutions and network with peers.
Projects
Some of the most exciting projects I've worked on, highlighting my skills and creativity.
Personal Portfolio
You are currently viewing this! It's a modern portfolio website with CI/CD so that it automatically deploys to dylangerhard.com with Vercel when any changes are made.
Uniconverter
Uniconverter is a program that allows users to convert files of one type to another using a simple web interface. It is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, making it easy for anyone to convert their files without any technical knowledge.
LOLA
Localized Offline Language Agent that uses Flask (WebUI), Ollama (LLMs), pyttsx3 (TTS), and OpenAI Whisper (STT).
Encrypt Web
Encrypt plaintext using crypto-js for AES encryption and zxcvbn for getting password strength with entropy.
Pixel Pirate
Download images on a web page!
Screen Capture OCR
Get text from screen select!
Technical Writing Instructions
Wrote technical writing instructions explaining how to do laundry in a UCF residence hall. Showcases my ability to create clear and concise documentation.
Resume, Cover Letter, & Mini Interview
My professional resume showcasing my skills and experience. Highlights my background in software engineering and my passion for creating innovative solutions.
Research Proposal
Wrote a research proposal entitled "Hooked by the Click: Human Behavior, Cognitive Bias, Phishing Susceptibility, and Cybersecurity Awareness Interventions." Displays my ability to conduct thorough research and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
Skills Galaxy
Skills organized by categories with intelligent spacing and colored connections.
