Samuel Howard

University of New Hampshire
B.S. Computer Science: Cybersecurity — Durham, NH
Cloud Computing Principles • Software Security • Cybersecurity Practices • Data Structures & Algorithms • Computer Organization & Systems Programming
Languages C, Java, Python, HTML/CSS Cloud AWS, Azure, GCP Tools MongoDB, Flask, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Git/GitLab, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Methods Agile Sprint, IEEE Ethernet Testing, Atlassian Suite
Senior Baseband Test Technician
UNH Interoperability Laboratory — Durham, NH
  • Performed detailed IEEE 802.3 Ethernet testing across speeds from 10M to 25G
  • Verified interoperability between Ethernet products for multiple client companies
  • Managed testing schedules and coordinated with customers under tight project deadlines
  • Developed custom test plans for client-specific Ethernet device certification requirements
  • Assembled and soldered SMT, through-hole, and SMA components for prototypes and test fixtures
  • Led a student intern team building a cable-changing robot using Python, Flask, and Arduino
Junior Baseband Test Technician
UNH Interoperability Laboratory — Durham, NH
  • Learned Interoperability, Clause 4 MAC, and Clause 31 Flow Control testing per IEEE 802.3
  • Constructed Ethernet cable plants from 10M through 10G for in-house test beds
  • Practiced Agile sprint methodologies using Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence
Network Behavior
Project Leader — Durham, NH
  • Engineered a Python automation pipeline to parse 1,000,000+ line network traffic log files, replacing manual review and reducing processing time significantly
  • Built a threat classification system surfacing critical-severity security events for faster incident response
  • Developed a full-stack Flask and HTML dashboard for real-time log data extraction and event review
  • Delivered final product to project sponsor; used Agile sprint methodology via GitLab
Outward Bound Leadership Semester
55-day backpacking and canoeing expedition — Colorado Rockies and Utah desert
Leadership intensive focused on teamwork, decision-making, and expedition management