Cody Thornell

MBA/CS Student

Kalamazoo, MI

IT and Software Developer

Experienced developer with a multitude of software projects and IT experience. My skillsets range from coding languages like Python, Typescript, Dart to managing systems such as Linux Servers and Oracle EBS.

Beyond software development and IT work, I love building side projects and am passionate for learning more about startups.

• Provided comprehensive IT support, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to computers, printers, projectors, and other tech equipment.
• Assisted in managing licensing servers and worked with computer imaging to ensure streamlined installations and software configurations.
• Utilized a ticket-based system for efficient task management, addressing both team and individual IT requirements.
• Developed basic scripts for system checks and actively contributed to the documentation of best practices on the company's internal wiki.

• Contributed to multiple research projects on emerging technologies in collaboration with WMED School and partner institutions.
• AR/MR Research: Developed a heart-anatomy lab prototype using augmented/mixed reality alongside WMED students and faculty.
• AI/LLM Research: Built an SMS system via Africa's Talking to give the Ogiek community resource access, featuring preset menus and an LLM-powered RAG engine for custom queries.

• Developed scripts and Power BI reports for multiple IT teams, enhancing operational efficiency and data analysis.
• Trained with the Oracle DBA team, performing DBA tasks on Oracle EBS systems via Linux and web interfaces, as well as assisting with database patching and cloning.
• Engineered scripts and queries using Bash, SQL, PL/SQL, and Python for Linux maintenance and IT reporting needs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and responded to system requests, gaining expertise in Oracle EBS systems and improving communication skills.