Welcome

Welcome to my website!

Here you can find some Information about me, my work, and some external links to relevant pages.

As an exercise in web design and programming, I designed this webpage to look and feel like a Windows 95 desktop, including some dynamic styling to make the experience smooth on mobile as well.

Clicking on the desktop icons will open windows with the relevant information, and the Start Menu button in the bottom-left corner will open a dialog with some options, and a button to reopen this Welcome window.

The windows are resizable by clicking and dragging on the edges and corners, and can be moved by dragging from the title bar.
For mobile devices, the windows will be fixed in place at a defined size because of the limited screen real estate.

Multiple windows can be opened, and clicking on a window, or its tab in the taskbar, will bring it to the front of the stack.

Clicking the "X" button on the top-right corners of windows will close them.

This is a work-in-progress, and I would appreciate feedback. If you have a GitHub account, feel free to open an issue at the git repository for this static website, if you find any problems.

About Me

Hello!

My name is Dawson Finklea, and I am an IT professional with a B.S. in Computer Science.

I have been an active developer for personal, academic, and professional projects for almost 5 years, with experience in multiple languages like Python and C#, to more special-purpose languages like Julia.

I also have an ongoing project to start a side business around my skill and love for classic cars by offering private tours in a vintage Volkswagen Thing

Work

Education

University of North Texas, Denton, TX - B.S. Computer Science

AUGUST 2020 - MAY 2025

Háskólinn í Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland - Computer Science

STUDY ABROAD | AUGUST 2022 - DECEMBER 2022

Information Technology Experience

Gulf Copper and Manufacturing, Galveston, TX

IT Technician, 01/26 - PRESENT
IT Intern, 08/25 - 01/26

AUGUST 2025 - PRESENT

Provided IT support and helpdesk services to administrative, managerial, production, and fabrication staff in a marine industrial environment.
Served as an administrator for Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory.
Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software issues for company issued laptops, desktops, and printers.
Configured and administered enterprise routers, switches, access points, and other network equipment, including running and terminating new twisted pair cable runs.
Trained in compliance for handling Controlled Unclassified Information.

Faust Haus, Galveston, TX — Home and Office IT Contractor

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

Provided on-demand IT support for home and small office environments, including network setup, troubleshooting, and security configuration.
Installed, configured, and maintained wired and wireless networks, including routers, switches, modems, and access points.
Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, printers, and other office equipment.
Maintained and updated the company website and online services, including domain management, hosting, email configuration, and basic SEO practices.
Ensured compliance with basic cybersecurity protocols and advised on improvements in IT policy and usage.

Skills

Here is a brief list of my strongest skills in Computer Science