Colby Dobson
San Francisco, CA | 415-876-8482 | colbytdobson@gmail.com | colbytdobson | linkedin | github
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- President, Club Men’s Volleyball August 2023 - Current
- B.S. in Computer Science; GPA: 3.61, Major GPA: 3.79 August 2021 - Expected May 2025
- M.S. in Computer Science; August 2023 - Expected May 2026
COURSEWORK
Cloud Computing, DevOps, Compilers, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Advanced Linear Algebra, Linear
Regression, Software Development, Full Stack Web-Dev, Systems Foundations, Programming Language Paradigms,
Advanced Algorithms
PROJECTS
Reverse Proxy Fall 2024
● Led a team of engineers to develop a secure, scalable, and efficient reverse proxy as the primary
layer of security for a production API
● Coordinated with the client to align system design with their needs, prioritizing security through
fine-grained permission controls and robust access management
Embedded Systems Arcade Game Spring 2025 - Present
● Single-handedly developing the software for deployment on a pico pi within an arcade game.
● Implementing low-level efficient protocols like TDMA for multi-threaded, multi-device communication
● Creatively solving embedded systems problems like time, space, and I/O constraints
RISC-V Emulator Spring 2023
● Implemented C code to emulate a RISC-V processor and execute binary instructions.
● Designed digital circuits to build a processor using computer architecture and hardware principles.
● Enhanced data reading by parallelizing memory modules, enabling the system to read a double from
two 32-bit segments as well as a single 64-bit segment.
Portfolio Website Fall 2023 - Present
● Developing a creative and functional website for use displaying accomplishments and in my
professional workflow with Node, Express, and MySQL
● Reduced costs by 90% through analyzing various deployment strategies and consolidating systems
Hotel Review Web App Fall 2023
● Developed professional maintainable code using Java, Jetty, and MySQL to securely
handle user login sessions, store hotel information, and serve dynamic pages
● Crafted an intuitive UX/UI design delivering a clean, consistent interface for hotel search and rating
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: Rust, JavaScript, Java, Python, C, TypeScript, C#, MicroPython
Web Development: HTML/CSS, Templating, Express, React, MySQL, MongoDB, AJAX, Jetty, OAuth
Creative Software: Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, iMovie
Other: AWS, Git, Docker, JUnit/Test-driven Development, Relational Databases, No-SQL Databases, UART, TDMA
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of San Francisco Computer Science Tutor August 2024 - Present
● Quickly debug and identify issues while explaining complex topics at an elementary level
Sláinte Volleyball Club, Head Coach September 2021 - Present
● Coordinated engaging practices and tournaments with players, parents, and coaches to foster youth
development, optimize team performance, and maintain a fun, supportive, and safe atmosphere
VOLUNTEERING
Apparel Fundraiser
● Independently designed apparel for, coordinated approval and manufacturing of, and handled national
distribution for a multi-thousand dollar fundraiser
