Ryheem Bonaparte

Technical Support Engineer & Web Developer

Specializing in network solutions, cloud infrastructure, and web development

About Me

I am a Technical Support Engineer at Spectrum Enterprise, specializing in voice, internet, and video services with expertise in fiber and coax connections. My professional journey began as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army.

With a strong foundation in server and cloud administration, I'm progressing toward my Network+ certification and have gained proficiency in Linux administration, Ansible, IPv4 addressing, and VPN technologies.

Aspiring to become a Cloud and Server Engineer, I am dedicated to advancing my career in IT and making meaningful contributions through innovative solutions.

Projects Completed

Years Experience

Tech Stack & Tools

Cloud & DevOps

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Jenkins

Programming

Python

JavaScript

React

Node.js

SQL

HTML5

Infrastructure

Linux

Networking

Security

CLI

MongoDB

Git

Professional Strengths

Team Collaboration

Led cross-functional team of 8 personnel in high-pressure military operations
Mentored junior engineers in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
Collaborated with multiple departments to implement network security solutions

Problem Solving

Resolved critical network outages reducing downtime by 40%
Implemented automated testing reducing deployment issues by 60%
Developed troubleshooting guides improving team response time by 50%

Communication

Created technical documentation used by 100+ team members
Presented complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions improving team efficiency

System Architecture

NBA Analytics Data Lake

A modern data pipeline architecture for NBA analytics:

Data Ingestion: NBA API → AWS Lambda → S3 Raw Zone
Processing: AWS Glue → Data Transformation → S3 Processed Zone
Analysis: Athena SQL Queries → QuickSight Dashboards
ML Pipeline: SageMaker → Model Training → Predictions

AWS S3 Lambda Glue Athena SageMaker QuickSight

Movie Recommender System

A modern web application for personalized movie recommendations:

Frontend: React components for UI/UX
Backend: Node.js API with MongoDB
ML Engine: Python-based recommendation system
Features: User auth, movie search, personalized recommendations

React Node.js Python MongoDB

Spotify Music Player

A web-based music player with Spotify integration:

Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript + HTML5 Audio API
Backend: Node.js + Express Server
API Integration: Spotify Web API
Features: Song search, album art, Spotify links

Node.js Express Spotify API JavaScript

URL Shortener

A full-stack URL shortening service built with Go and React:

Backend: Go (Golang) RESTful API with in-memory storage
Frontend: React.js with modern UI components
Features: URL shortening, redirection, and analytics
Learning: Full-stack development, API design, and state management

Go React REST API JavaScript HTML/CSS

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Certifications & Training

Containers & Kubernetes Essentials

Issued: May 2025

Comprehensive understanding of containerization, Docker, and Kubernetes orchestration for scalable applications.

Docker Kubernetes DevOps

Meta Full-Stack Engineer Certificate

Issued: May 2025

Comprehensive full-stack development skills covering both front-end and back-end technologies.

Full-Stack Web Development MERN Stack

Meta Back-End Developer

Issued: May 2025

Advanced back-end development skills including server-side programming, databases, and API development.

Backend API Databases

Meta Front-End Developer

Issued: February 2025

Mastered React, JavaScript, and UI/UX principles for building responsive web applications.

React JavaScript UI/UX

Python for Data Science, AI & Development - IBM

Issued: February 2025

Data analysis with Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib; machine learning and AI algorithms.

Python Data Science AI

Azure-900 Azure Fundamentals

Issued: June 2022

Microsoft Azure cloud concepts, services, security, and compliance fundamentals.

Azure Cloud Security

Linux Essentials - Linux Professional Institute

Issued: June 2022

Linux administration and fundamentals, command line operations, and system management.

Linux CLI System Admin

Google IT Support Specialization

Issued: January 2022

Comprehensive IT support skills including customer service, system administration, and security.

IT Support Customer Service Security

MTA: Networking Fundamentals

Issued: October 2021

Microsoft Technology Associate certification in networking fundamentals and infrastructure.

Networking Infrastructure Microsoft

Featured Projects

NBA Analytics Data Lake

A comprehensive data analytics platform that processes and analyzes NBA game statistics. Features include player performance tracking, team statistics visualization, and predictive analytics for game outcomes. Built with AWS services for scalable data processing and storage.

AWS S3 Python Pandas Data Visualization

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CineMatch - Movie Recommender

A modern web application that provides personalized movie recommendations using machine learning. Features include user authentication, movie browsing, personalized recommendations, and watchlist management.

React Node.js Python MongoDB

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Spotify Music Player

A web-based music player integrated with Spotify API, featuring song search, album art display, and direct Spotify links. Built with Node.js and Express for seamless music browsing experience.

Node.js Express Spotify API JavaScript

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Weather App with CI/CD

A weather application with automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipeline using GitHub Actions.

JavaScript CI/CD Testing GitHub Actions

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Retro Choice Game

A Python-based adventure game featuring multiple story paths and outcomes.

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Online Calculator

A sleek, responsive calculator built with HTML and CSS.

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Blog & Technical Notes

Technical Insights & Learning Journey

Sharing my experiences, solutions to challenging problems, and insights from building real-world applications. From debugging complex network issues to architecting scalable systems, here's where I document my learning journey.

Building My URL Shortener with Go & React

December 2024

A complete walkthrough of building a full-stack URL shortener application. From Go backend API design to React frontend implementation.

Go React REST API

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Full-Stack Development Journey

The Challenge: Building my first full-stack application with Go and React.

Backend Implementation:

RESTful API design with Go's net/http package
In-memory storage for URL mappings
CORS implementation for frontend communication
URL validation and short code generation

Frontend Features:

React components for URL input and display
State management for user interactions
Responsive design with modern CSS

Key Learning: Understanding the full development lifecycle from API design to user interface.

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Troubleshooting Fiber & Coax Networks at Spectrum

November 2024

Real-world network troubleshooting experiences from my role as Technical Support Engineer. Voice, internet, and video service diagnostics.

Networking Fiber Troubleshooting

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Network Diagnostics Process

Daily Challenges: Diagnosing complex network issues for enterprise clients.

Common Issues & Solutions:

Fiber connection diagnostics and signal testing
Coax network troubleshooting and maintenance
Voice service configuration and VoIP issues
Internet connectivity and bandwidth optimization
Video service quality and streaming problems

Tools & Techniques:

Network analyzers and diagnostic equipment
Signal strength testing and quality metrics
Customer communication and technical explanation

Impact: Maintaining high service quality for enterprise customers and reducing downtime.

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Linux Administration & Server Management

October 2024

My journey learning Linux administration, server configuration, and cloud infrastructure. From basic commands to advanced system management.

Linux Server Admin Cloud

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System Administration Skills

Learning Path: Building expertise in Linux systems and cloud infrastructure.

Core Skills Developed:

Linux command line and shell scripting
System monitoring and performance tuning
User management and security configurations
Package management and software installation
Network configuration and firewall setup

Cloud & Automation:

Ansible for configuration management
Docker containerization basics
AWS and Azure cloud services

Goal: Progressing toward Network+ certification and Cloud Engineer role.

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Building an AI-Powered Resume Analyzer

January 2025

A comprehensive journey building a full-stack AI application with React, Flask, and OpenAI. From PDF parsing to intelligent resume analysis and job matching.

React Flask OpenAI AI

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Full-Stack AI Development

The Challenge: Making resume optimization accessible through AI-powered analysis.

Core Features:

🔍 Intelligent skills extraction from PDFs
📊 Comprehensive resume analysis with AI feedback
🎯 Smart job matching and career guidance
⚡ Real-time processing with instant insights

Technical Stack:

Frontend: React.js with responsive design
Backend: Flask API with OpenAI integration
AI: GPT-3.5-turbo with optimized prompts
PDF Processing: PyPDF2 with text cleaning

Key Learning: Prompt engineering, API integration, and building user-centric AI applications.

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Military Leadership to Tech Career Transition

September 2024

How my experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the US Army prepared me for a career in technology. Leadership lessons applied to technical teams.

Leadership Career Military

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Leadership in Technology

Military Foundation: Leadership and teamwork skills from Army service.

Transferable Skills:

Leading cross-functional teams under pressure
Problem-solving in high-stakes environments
Clear communication with diverse audiences
Training and mentoring junior personnel
Attention to detail and process improvement

Tech Application:

Mentoring junior engineers and technicians
Coordinating with multiple departments
Managing critical network infrastructure
Documentation and knowledge sharing

Vision: Combining military discipline with technical expertise for innovative solutions.

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Building an AI-Powered Resume Analyzer

January 2025

React Flask OpenAI

Built a full-stack AI application that analyzes resumes, extracts skills, and provides job matching using React, Flask, and OpenAI GPT models.

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🔍 Key Features

Smart PDF skills extraction
AI-powered resume analysis
Job matching recommendations
Real-time processing

⚙️ Tech Implementation

Frontend: React.js, file uploads
Backend: Flask API, PyPDF2
AI: GPT-3.5-turbo, prompt engineering
Security: Environment configs, rate limiting

🚧 Challenges Solved

PDF text extraction & cleaning
AI response consistency
Error handling for uploads/API limits
Frontend-backend state management

📚 Skills Gained

Prompt engineering & AI integration
Full-stack React/Flask development
File processing & validation
API design & error handling

🔧 Technical Highlights

                AI Prompts: Specialized prompts for skills extraction vs. resume analysis with temperature tuning (0.3 for facts, 0.7 for creativity)
              

                Architecture: Clean separation with React frontend communicating to Flask API via REST endpoints
              

                Processing: Multi-stage pipeline: PDF → text extraction → AI analysis → structured response
              

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