Derek Beck

Western Governors University

Certifications & Credentials:

• Back-End Developer Micro-Credential (Mar 31, 2026)
• Java Developer Micro-Credential (May 13, 2026)
• Linux Foundations Certification (Nov 27, 2025)

Key coursework: Computer Architecture, Web Development Foundations, Fundamentals of Information Security, Advanced Java, Back-End Programming, Discrete Mathematics II, Version Control

Service Desk Analyst II

• Provided information technology services to remote healthcare environments, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and escalating when necessary
• Utilized ticketing systems, networking, cybersecurity, access management, and telecommunication tools
• Utilized industry-standard programs, including Active Directory, Azure, Command Prompt, CyberArk, Remote Desktop, Teams, and VMware Virtual Desktops
• Assisted users with operations of applications such as Cerner, Epic, Excel, Five9, and Imprivata while maintaining HIPAA security standards

Materiels Tech

• Utilized inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite daily
• Coordinated orders and returns with external vendors through email and phone
• Worked closely with colleagues to solve problems and investigate discrepancies
• Created reports and data visualizations based on inventory data
• Managed and updated inventory data to ensure accuracy

Solutions Specialist

• Assisted customers with inquiries, troubleshooting, and resolving issues
• Operated advanced point-of-sale software and managed customer data
• Tracked and maintained inventory of devices using a barcode system
• Communicated with others through Slack, email, and text messaging

Storage Monitoring Widget for Glance

Technologies: Python · Flask · Glance Dashboard · Docker

• Created a Python Flask API and custom Glance widget for monitoring storage utilization
• API calculates total, used, and available space for user-defined storage paths
• Supports NAS shares, RAID arrays, mergerFS pools, and other custom mount points

GitHub: glance-storage-stats

Inventory Management System

Technologies: Java · Spring Boot · REST API · MySQL

• Designed and implemented a RESTful API for inventory and product management
• Developed a relational database model using Spring Data JPA and MySQL
• Implemented validation rules enforcing business logic, such as minimum and maximum inventory constraints

GitHub: Available Upon Request

Hotel Reservations Web Application

Technologies: Java · Spring Boot · REST API · MySQL · Angular

• Designed and implemented a REST API to handle hotel reservation requests
• Utilized Java multithreading to generate multilingual welcome messages
• Modified Angular front end to display data from REST API responses

GitHub: Available Upon Request

Listing Inspector Browser Extension

Technologies: JavaScript · Python · Flask · Gemini AI API

• Developed a Chrome extension that extracted structured seller and listing data from e-commerce pages using JavaScript
• Contributed to a Flask backend API that analyzed listing data and integrated the Gemini API for AI-based image and content evaluation, as well as review sentiment analysis
• Debugged communication between frontend and backend services

GitHub: DEMM Listing Inspector

Vacation Bookings Web Application

Technologies: Java · Spring Boot · REST API · MySQL

• Designed and implemented a RESTful API to handle vacation booking requests
• Developed a checkout workflow that generated unique order tracking numbers upon each purchase
• Processed and validated customer booking data through the Spring Boot backend

GitHub: Available Upon Request

GUI Tip Calculator

Technologies: Python · Tkinter · Ttkbootstrap

• Created a graphical user interface based tip calculator using Tkinter
• Calculates common tip amounts for quick use
• Allows users to input a custom percentage for tip calculation

GitHub: GUI Tip Calculator