Michelle Rasavong

Interests

Digital Forensics , Networking , Information Technology , DevOps , AppSec

Skills

Languages: C/C++, Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

Frameworks and Libraries: Meteor, Bootstrap, Flask, JUnit, React

Developer Tools: Linux, Git, Docker, VirtualBox, Node.js, PostgreSQL, gcc, g++, Vim

Certifications: CompTIA Security+

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Spring, 2026)

2022 - Present

Work

Data Automation Assistant, University of Hawai‘i System

www.hawaii.edu/sustainability/

Develop Python scripts to manage and analyze campus electrical power consumption, identifying peak demand times and energy-saving strategies.

  • Create interactive web applications to visualize data and enhance user engagement with sustainability initiatives
  • Utilize the Linux command line to access and query PostgreSQL databases for efficient data retrieval
  • Communicate analytical findings to team members, fostering data-driven solutions across various departmental sustainability projects

2024 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher, University of Hawai‘i System

www.hawaii.edu/climate-data-portal/

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Hawai‘i Climate Data Portal (HCDP) as a member of the cyberinfrastructure software development team.

  • Implement the Hawai‘i Mesonet, a user-friendly live data access tool integrated into the HCDP platform
  • Visualize data for current weather conditions and elevation levels from an extensive network of approximately one hundred telemetered stations
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential setbacks in collaboration with campus cyberinfrastructure and network operators

2024 - 2024

Data Processing Assistant, University of Hawai‘i System

www.hawaii.edu/sitelic/

Supported, managed, and administered licenses for software and application services.

  • Assisted in installing and upgrading various system software and related utilities including Microsoft and Adobe products, statistical analysis software, and cloud storage services
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with hardware, peripherals, network connections, and external software on Windows and macOS devices

2023 - 2024

Sales Associate, Hallmark Cards, Inc.

www.hallmark.com/

Handled customer service including sales, transactions, and inventory management.

  • Worked collaboratively with a team of other sales associates to exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals
  • Maintained extensive knowledge about the latest products and upcoming releases to assist customers effectively

2021 - 2022

Activities

Team Member, Grey Hats

uhmgreyhats.github.io/

Student-led organization focused on providing real-world training in cyber defense.

  • Competed in Hivestorm 2024, scoring in the top 36% nationwide: Secured a Windows server by removing malware, correcting misconfigurations, and mitigating vulnerabilities, utilizing system administration and digital forensics skills under time constraints

2022 - Present

Team Member, Supporting Women in Information Technology and Computing in Hawaii (SWITCH)

switch-uhm.github.io/

STEM organization dedicated to supporting women and minorities, promoting gender and racial equality, and fostering professional growth in the tech field.

2023 - Present

Awards

UH Manoa Dean's List, UH Manoa Office of the Registrar

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students who earned a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher without any NC (no credit), W (withdrawn), I (incomplete), or F (failure) grades.

2022-Present

References

Available upon request