Stephen Horvath

Hi I'm Steve, I am a passionate-about-technology 19 year old that's interested in software engineering, network engineering or even systems administration. On the programming side I have experience with Python 3, Java 8, and HTML5. I also have a little home lab that I use to explore the world of network engineering... for fun; and I have a hands on understanding of Linux and Unix based operating systems since I run Debian and FreeBSD based servers.

Experience

• St Paul's School

  2023 - Present

  IT Support Casual

• Jaycar Strathpine

  2018 - Present

  Sales Assistant

Education

• Queensland University of Technology

  2022 - Present

  GPA: 6.50

  Current Course:

  • IN01 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
    Show Completed Units
    • IFB102 - Introduction to Computer Systems
      2022 S1 - Basics of a Computer and Projects with a Raspberry Pi (View My Final Assessment) | Grade: 6
    • IFB103 - IT Systems Design
      2022 S1 - Designing an IT System | Grade: 6
    • IFB104 - Building IT Systems
      2022 S1 - Projects with Python and SQLite | Grade: 7
    • IFB105 - Database Management
      2022 S1 - MySQL and Database Theory | Grade: 6
    • CAB201 - Programming Principles
      2022 S2 - C# and the Basics of Object Oriented Programming | Grade: 7
    • CAB202 - Microprocessors and Digital Systems
      2022 S2 - AVR Assembly and C on an ATtiny1626 (Using the "QUTy Dev Board") | Grade: 7
    • CAB240 - Information Security
      2022 S2 - Keeping Data Confidential, Intact, and Accessible | Grade: 6
    • IAB207 - Rapid Web Application Development
      2022 S2 - Responsive Web App Development Using HTML and Python + Flask | Grade: 7

  Awards:

  • 2022 Semester 2: Dean's List

• College of Sound and Music Production

  2020 - 2021

  VET Course:

  • CUA30915 - Certificate III in Music Industry
    View Certificate

• St Paul's School

  2009 - 2021 (Prep to Year 12)

  ATAR: 68.20

  Senior Subjects & Score:

  • Digital Solutions - 92
  • English - 52
  • General Mathematics - 66
  • Music - 76

  Academic Achievements:

  • Year 9 (2018): Academic Gold - ICT
  • Year 10 (2019): Academic Gold - Computer Studies
  View ATAR View QCE View Senior Statement

Software Projects

• SimpleMusicLibrary

  While helping my Dad rip almost all his CDs, I realised I needed a nice looking interface to view all of them.

  Technology Used:

  • Python 3
  • Flask
  • SQLAlchemy
  • SQLite
  • HTML5
  • Bootstrap 5

• RPV

  A 'Remote Pi Vehicle', created as a 'mini project' with a Raspberry Pi for University.

  Technology Used:

  • Python 3
  • I²C
  • PWM
  • HTML5
  • WebSockets

• Minedit

  A Reddit client plugin for Spigot Minecraft Servers, created as a fun project to explore Java.

  Technology Used:

  • Java 8
  • Bukkit
  • Spigot
  • Gson
  • unbescape

• HTML-Minecraft

  A HTML recreation of the Minecraft Start Screen, created as a fun project to explore HTML5 in Year 10.

  Technology Used:

  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • CSS3

• DynamicDNS-Spigot

  A dynamic DNS plugin for Spigot Minecraft Servers, originally created for a friend but became a bigger project.

  Technology Used:

  • Java 8
  • Bukkit
  • Spigot
  • Gson

• Self-Hosted Software

  I didn't make these, but I host them on my servers.
  • Aria2 WebUI
  • Cloudflare Tunnels
  • dump1090
  • Frigate
  • Grafana
  • HomeAssistantOS
  • InfluxDB
  • Jellyfin
  • lldap
  • Nginx
  • PiHole
  • SatPi
  • TVHeadEnd
  • UniFi Network Application
  • Wireguard
  • WeeWX

• Familiar Operating Systems

  I didn't make these either.
  • Arch Linux
  • Debian
  • FreeBSD
  • Oracle Linux
  • Proxmox
  • TrueNAS
  • Ubuntu
  • Windows
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022

Hardware Projects (My Home Lab)

• Virtualisation Server

  Custom built by me.
  • Proxmox
  • 2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 CPUs
  • Supermicro X10DRI-T4+
  • 128GB 2400MT/s DDR4 ECC RAM
  • Intel X520-DA2 NIC
  • Inspur 9211-8i HBA
  • NVIDIA Quadro P600 GPU
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU
  • Google Coral M.2 TPU

• My Desktop

  Custom built by me.
  • Windows 11 Pro & Ubuntu 22.04
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU
  • Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE
  • 32GB 3200MT/s DDR4 RAM
  • Solarflare SFN5122F NIC
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GPU

• Dell R610

  • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
  • 2x Intel Xeon X5690 CPUs
  • 48GB 1333MT/s DDR3 ECC RAM
  • Solarflare SFN5122F NIC
  • Dell Perc H700 RAID HBA

• QNAP TS-453Be

  • TrueNAS (originally QTS, view my article)
  • Intel Celeron J3455 CPU
  • 16GB DDR3L RAM
  • Mellanox MCX311A NIC

• My Network Equipment

  • 2x UniFi nanoHD APs
  • Dell Networking X1052 Switch
  • QNAP QSW-M408-4C Switch (view my article)
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960-24PC-S Switch
  • Cisco 811G-4G Router
  • Asus XG-U2008 Switch

• My Raspberry Pis

  • Raspberry Pi 3A+ (For Projects)
  • Raspberry Pi 3B (Running PiKVM)
  • Raspberry Pi 3B+ (For Projects)
  • Raspberry Pi 4B 4GB (Running Pimox)

Skills and Achievements

• I have achieved Honours (A) in my Grade 1, 2 & 3 Cello Exam
• I have achieved Credit (B) in my Grade 4 Cello Exam
• I have achieved a High Distinction (A+) in my Grade 1 & 2 Music Theory Exam
• I have consistently achieved A and higher in all computing subjects since Year 5
• I have completed the freeCodeCamp.org Responsive Web Design Course
• I have achieved a High Distinction in the Advanced NCSS Challenge Championship 2019
• I have over 20 Million points in the Folding@Home Project