Aloha! My name is Anna Sikkink, I graduated in Spring 2017 from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa with a BA in Information and Computer Science (IT focus), and a minor in Astronomy.
I began taking graduate classes in Fall 2019, and my goal is to complete an MS project which combines my Computer Science and Astronomy knowledge.
I am currently employed at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa as an IT Specialist for Student Housing Services. My main focus is on web application development for internal use.
I began taking graduate classes in Fall 2019, and my goal is to complete an MS project which combines my Computer Science and Astronomy knowledge.
I am currently employed at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa as an IT Specialist for Student Housing Services. My main focus is on web application development for internal use.
Portfolio
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Web Development Projects
Student Housing Services Website
Pilikia Service Request System
Web application for submitting and managing Student Housing service requests
Renewal Application
Web application to assign residents to desired rooms for upcoming school years
Galaxies Visualization in Three.js
Visualizer for Brent Tully's Local Galaxies Data
SkySearch
App to search astronomy targets for observation information
UH Course Search
Run filtered searches on the UHM course offerings
Virtual Reality Projects
Kilo Hoku
Virtual Reality simulation of Traditional Wayfinding on Polynesian Voyaging Canoes
Moon Mission VR
A two player Virtual Reality game inspired by Challenger Center
Maui Snares The Sun VR
UH UROP project, experimented with interactive storytelling in VR
DebuggerPlusPlus
Squash all the bugs! Created with ACM Manoa's VR team
Game Development Projects
Unidentified Flying Squirrel
Save your friends! A causal platformer video game
Attack On Algae
Museum exhibit to teach the public about the effects of algae
Twitch Sacrifices Everyone
Won 'Most Unique' Award at Global Game Jam HNL 2016
Experience
Employment
Starting in Fall 2012, I was employed at UHM Student Housing ResNet throughout the five years of my undergraduate studies, where I gained valuable experience in computer networking and web application development.
I was hired post-graduation as an IT Assistant, and was officially hired full time as an IT Specialist in Summer 2018.
I was hired post-graduation as an IT Assistant, and was officially hired full time as an IT Specialist in Summer 2018.
In Spring 2017, I was hired as an undergraduate research assistant at the Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Application (LAVA). Additionally, I have worked on research projects with and took multiple classes from LAVA's director, Dr. Jason Leigh.
In Summer 2015, I was employed as a research assistant at the Institute for Astronomy (IFA), and contributed to a project to discover Kepler objects observed in Robo-AO data via a Python program.
Throughout my last semester of my undergrad (spring 2017), I worked as a contract developer on the indie game Gaimoria. My focus was designing the state machine to control character actions and update animations via player input.
Extracurricular Activities
Joined ACM Mānoa in Fall 2015, was elected on the ACM board as Treasurer in Spring 2016 and was re-elected for both Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. Helped organize and facilitate events and fundraising for the organization while serving on the board.
Joined Grey Hats in Fall 2015 and remained active through Spring 2016. Participated in the Fall 2015 National Cyber League (NCL) Offensive Competition and Spring 2016 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).
Interests
I have a wide range of interests!
My technical interests include: system administration, network management, software development, web design, data visualization, astronomy software systems, Virtual Reality, video game development, and cybersecurity.
Other interests include: video production and editing, digital music composition, graphic design, amateur astronomy and astrophotography, building PC systems, and playing video games. I enjoy learning new things everyday!