# Resume [//]: # (Formatted like this so that pandoc doesn't make these separate paragraphs)

Benjamin Zimmerman
resume@askiiart.net
This is public, so I'm not going to put my phone number or address here. Please use email as the primary method of contact.

## Professional Experience - I began computer repair when I was in third grade, and built my first computer at age 12. I now run a computer repair business, Ben's PC Repair, out of my home. I do this on the side while I'm in school, but may expand it. ## Skills and other traits - Fluent in Java and Python. - Can learn just about anything fast. - *Very* fast learner in programming-related topics. - Proficient in Windows or Linux, CLI or GUI. - Traits: - Problem solver. - *Loves* to learn. - Always curious. - Can self-teach. - Flexible. ## [Portfolio](https://askiiart.net/portfolio.html) Highlights: - [askiiart/universal-fast-stable-diffusion](http://github.com/askiiart/universal-fast-stable-diffusion) - A semi-universal version of [TheLastBen/fast-stable-diffusion](https://github.com/TheLastBen/fast-stable-diffusion), it just requires a supported GPU and the dependencies to be installed. - [askiiart/askiiart-net](https://git.askiiart.net/askiiart/askiiart-net) - My site's source code - [askiiart.net](https://askiiart.net) - My site. I've got a bunch of services running on it, like [Gitea](https://git.askiiart.net) and [Invidious](https://invidious.askiiart.net). ## Academics - Collegiate Academy of Birdville sophomore student (graduating in 2025) - This is an early college high school, meaning I simultaneously take high school and college courses. When I graduate, I will graduate with both my associate’s degree from Tarrant County College, and my high school diploma. - I have completed 25 credit hours of college courses (29 if you include AP credits) - Programming-related classes: - AP Computer Science A: AP Java class, gave credit for COSC-1436 (Programming Fundamentals I), taken as a freshman in 2021-2022. - ITSE-1479 (Intro to Scripting Languages): A Python class, taken over the summer of 2022. ## Extracurriculars and community service - I am cofounder and current vice president of the [TCCD CompSci and Coding Club](https://codeberg.org/TCCD-CompSci-and-Coding-Club/). - I do a minimum of 20 hours of community service each year.