Nathan J. Wakefield

US Citizen | nathanjwakefield@gmail.com | (562) 481-2028 | Long Beach, CA

A passionate computer science graduate with a strong foundation in self-driven automation projects using Python. Automotive and 3D Printing hobbyist.

Skills

Python
C++
Automation
Microsoft Excel
Data Visualization
Software Design
Debugging
NumPy
Pandas
MatPlotLib
Blender
Fusion 360
SolidWorks

Work Experience

IT Manager / Software Developer, Sowing Seeds Health

Jan. 2025 - Present, Irvine, CA

  • Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems across multiple locations.
  • Provided daily IT support for 40+ employees, as well as trained staff on system use.
  • Rebuilt and managed the organization's website using WordPress and Beaver Builder.
  • Supporting data collection for Enhanced Care Management and Community Health Worker programs.

Marketing Manager, DeLillo Chevrolet

Jan. 2021 - May 2024, Huntington Beach, CA

  • Developed Python tooling to automate tasks, optimizing output.
  • Performed data analysis using Excel's visualization tools.
  • Maintained backend price management software.
  • Managed business marketing initiatives to drive sales and generate leads.

3D Printing Technician, Self-Employed

Jan. 2019 - Present, Long Beach, CA

  • Printed and shipped prototypes across the US.
  • Constructed CAD models using TinkerCAD and Fusion 360.
  • Maintained 3D printers, including bed leveling and cleaning.
  • Configured open-source tools to automate print jobs.

Project Experience

CSULB SAE Data Acquisitions Lead

  • Promoted use of GitHub for managing CAD, programming, and datasheets.
  • Refactored programs for Arduinos and ESP32s.
  • Interfaced with GPS, G-force, suspension height, and temperature sensors.
  • Designed and 3D printed housings for data components.

Customer Review Request Automation

  • Automated data entry, saving 4+ hours weekly using Python and Selenium.
  • Used NumPy for CSV manipulation and data preprocessing.

Photography and Videography Library Backup

  • Automated renaming and organizing over 2TB of multimedia files.
  • Developed a duplicate detection algorithm using average per-pixel RGB values.

Digital Quadrascopic Lenticular Camera

  • Designed and 3D printed a Quadrascopic Lenticular Camera body.
  • Built a Python system to operate the camera and process photos.
  • Used Raspberry PI to control 4 cameras simultaneously.

Education

California State University, Long Beach

B.S. in Computer Science, August 2019 – December 2024

Relevant Coursework: Databases, Programming Language Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Design, Python, Software Design Principles