About Me
I'm April, a technology student at UH Maui College pursuing my degree in Applied Business and Information Technology. My work currently centers on cybersecurity, data analytics, and web accessibility. Through research positions with NSF and NIWC I've gained hands-on experience in data analytics, WCAG compliance, and cybersecurity research for defense applications. The challenge of building technology that's not only functional and secure but also genuinely usable for everyone motivates me as I continue on my academic path.
Experience
Junior Cyber Analyst
NIWC Atlantic & Pacific | Fall 2025 - Present
Conducting cybersecurity research on emerging technologies for Department of Defense applications. Evaluating peer-reviewed sources and technical literature to identify trends and knowledge gaps for defense-related projects.
Web Accessibility Compliance Support
NSF ATE Cyber Data Analytics Grant | Fall 2025 - Present
Working under UHMC Webmaster to support WCAG 2.2 compliance for university website. Resolved 200+ accessibility issues across all difficulty levels using Siteimprove and WordPress.
Student Researcher
NSF ATE Cyber Data Analytics Grant | Spring 2025 - Summer 2025
Conducted data analysis projects including Glicko-2 scoring model research and electricity usage analysis for Maui community advocacy.
Teaching Assistant
NSF Rapid Grant | Summer 2025
Assisted in teaching and mentoring students during STEM-based summer camp funded by Verizon. Worked specifically with students in 3D design and printing and Rovers.
Academic Tutor
UH Maui College | Spring 2025 - Present
Provide academic support to students in a variety of courses including IT, Hawaiian Studies, English, and Statistics. Assist with homework, review course materials, and offer one-on-one tutoring sessions to help students improve their understanding of course concepts.
Skills & Technologies
Programming: Python
Web: HTML, CSS, WordPress, Git/GitHub
Accessibility: WCAG 2.1/2.2, Siteimprove
Data: Data visualization, CLI tools, statistical analysis
Research: Technical writing, literature review, cybersecurity analysis
Education
Applied Business and Information Technology
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College | Expected 2026
GPA: 4.0 | Dean's List: All Semesters
Focus: Database Design, UX/UI, Cybersecurity, Web Development, WCAG Standards