Dillon Ledford

Software Developer_

About Me

I enjoy solving technical problems that require me to figure out
how a system and its components work, no matter what it applies to.

Development gives me continuous complexity because each
solution reveals new layers to learn, optimize, integrate, or rebuild.

I work best on projects with compounding challenges and room
for independent problem-solving.

Education

BASc Applied Computer Science, May 2024

Southeast Missouri State University (ABET)

Core: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems

Systems: Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Networking

Applied: Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, AI/ML, Cybersecurity

Experience

Full-Stack Web Developer

Dasan Media, 2022-2024

Independent contract development - project decisions, client communication,
technical implementation, design, deployment. Full-stack web development,
API & plugins integration, digital project planning, computer systems management,
server maintenance, CMS management


Web Designer & Digital Marketer

Beyond Spaces, 2019-2022

Specialized in custom WordPress development, API integration, and frontend work.
Consulted with clients on digital marketing campaigns for local businesses. WordPress,
web design, graphic design, company branding, digital marketing, client communication

Skills

  • Web Development - Full-stack development, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, database, API integration
  • AI/ML - LLM workflows, neural networks, Jupyter notebook, Python, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion
  • Client Communication - Project management, requirement gathering, technical consultation
  • Security - Kali Linux, penetration testing, computer networking, cybersecurity capstone
  • Cloud/Infrastructure - Cloud computing, MySQL, database, computer networking
  • Development Tools - Java, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Python, data structures, algorithms
  • CMS/Platform - WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, domain management
  • Design - Graphic design, Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
  • Projects

    distillerat_

    Aggregate GitHub and Google Drive activity into AI-powered project briefings. Connects repositories and folders to generate plain-English summaries—detailed reports or quick bullet points—so you know what changed without reading everything yourself.

    Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, GitHub API, Google Drive API, Gemini AI, ElevenLabs TTS

    CipherDrop

    A lightweight, offline desktop tool for AES-GCM file encryption, decryption, and cryptographic erasure with drag-and-drop simplicity and bulk file support. Encrypts with authenticated encryption, uses Scrypt key derivation.

    Python, Tkinter, Cryptography (OpenSSL), PyInstaller

    Countdown Widget

    A minimal always-on-top desktop countdown timer with a frameless HUD overlay. Set a custom title and duration, drag it anywhere on screen, and track time while you work. Right-click to exit.

    Python, Tkinter, CustomTkinter

    Subreddit Gallery

    A clean, minimal image gallery for browsing any subreddit with sorting options, keyword filtering, and keyboard navigation. Load images by Hot, New, or Top, filter by keyword, and navigate the full-page gallery with arrow keys or clicks.

    Python, Flask, Reddit API

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