Joel Vanta

BS Computer Science (Security Science) graduate

Cybersecurity professional and U.S. Army veteran with a strong background in IT, data security, and client relationship management. Proven experience in software engineering, network administration, and risk assessment. Known for a disciplined, solutions-driven mindset sharpened through military service and field-tested adaptability to evolving threats. Combines leadership and technical skills to effectively secure information assets across diverse environments. Holds a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Security Science. CompTIA Security+ certified and actively pursuing CEH certification to deepen offensive security knowledge.


Interests: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Foreign exchange, Chemistry education


Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — CompTIA
Demonstrates strong knowledge in risk management, incident response, architecture design, and cybersecurity controls.
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Projects

MetroExplore 2025

A personal web application for public use

Web development Software Engineering JavaScript

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Manoa Trade Your Stuff 2023

A group web development project for Software Engineering class

Web Development Online Marketplace Software Engineering

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Zumibot 2022

A miniature robotic car for DiscoverAI program Fall 2022

Python Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence

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Essays

The road to the finish line

10 May 2024

Introduction Software Engineering II (ICS 414) is an elective class in the BS Computer Science program at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. This Spring 2024 semester, it only has one class offered and it gets filled out quickly. I...

Reflection Software Engineering Technical Essay

A never ending journey of learning

10 May 2023

Introduction Every beginning has an end. It has come to the point where everything that has started for Spring 2023 should come to an end. I felt a lot of mix emotions from being sad because of not finishing some...

Reflection Software Engineering Technical Essay

Design Patterns at Work!

27 Apr 2023

Introduction Have you ever experience working on a project from scratch? Have you tried cooking without reading the recipe? Can a software engineer use a template to solve a particular programming problem? Having a reference to look at before starting...

Design Patterns Software Engineering Technical Essay

Hardwork pays off!

23 Feb 2023

Original Website Recreated Website Introduction Learning a new programming language is difficult and complicated. You need to dedicate time and effort to learn. There is a saying that practice makes perfect. This was the same feeling that I experience regarding...

HTML CSS UI Frameworks Technical Essay

Be not afraid! Help is on the way!

09 Feb 2023

Introduction People say that we learn through our mistakes. There are no perfect things in this world, however, we can improve and make our lives better in the future. We will not know our mistake unless someone or something tells...

Software Engineering ESLint IntelliJ

Asking questions the right way

26 Jan 2023

Introduction Human beings are born with the capability to communicate with each other whether in words or actions, written or spoken. Our brain is so complex that we tend to become curious as to what is happening around us, so...

Questions Answers StackOverflow Technical Essay