Debora
Mekonen
I’m interested in the part of technology where people, projects, and business problems meet. I like organizing technical work, improving processes, understanding what users need, and helping teams turn ideas into something useful.
Graduation: August 2026
Information Technology
Security Track • University of Minnesota
A little more than the resume.
I’m completing my Information Technology degree at the University of Minnesota in August 2026, with a Security track.
My interest in tech has grown through coursework, projects, and experience working with technical teams, stakeholders, and clients.
Right now, I’m most interested in technical project management, product management, and analyst roles because I enjoy connecting people, technology, and business needs.
My background in project coordination and client-facing work has taught me how important communication, organization, and follow-through are when turning an idea or problem into something that actually works.
I’m also continuing to build my knowledge in security and cloud technologies as part of my longer-term growth in IT.
Things I’ve built.
Client Management Tool
A simple CLI tool inspired by a real workflow problem I wanted to make easier.
- Used lists and dictionaries to organize client information, notes, and tasks.
- Added functions for creating clients, updating notes, and assigning follow-up work.
- Built it around a real need I saw while doing case management work.
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Chess Game
Object-oriented design, game state logic, and FEN parsing.
- Modeled pieces and board logic using a class-based structure.
- Added FEN parsing to initialize positions and validate moves.
- Practiced breaking a larger problem into smaller pieces and debugging the interactions between them.
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Theme Park Ticketing System
A ticket and ride-flow simulation built with stacks and queues.
- Built custom stack and queue structures to practice LIFO and FIFO behavior.
- Managed ticket sales, returns, and ride boarding sequences.
- Used tester files and debugging to make sure the program behaved the way the requirements expected.
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What I’ve worked with.
Project & Product
- Project Coordination
- Milestone Tracking
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Requirements Gathering
- Process Improvement
- Technical Documentation
Analysis & Technical
- Problem Solving
- User & Client Support
- Python
- Java
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- Git & GitHub
- Debugging & Testing
Cloud & Security
- AWS EC2 / S3 / IAM
- Cloud Fundamentals
- Identity & Access Management
- Authentication & Authorization
- Data Security Best Practices
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Workspace
Work that built my project and people skills.
Housing Stabilization Case Manager
- Managed a caseload of 10–15 clients, gathering needs, tracking follow-ups, and helping identify housing options that fit their situation and budget.
- Coordinated with landlords, shelters, and county workers while keeping detailed case notes, deadlines, and action items organized.
- Built and used a Python-based client management tool to improve how client information and follow-up tasks were tracked.
Technical Project Manager Intern
- Facilitated communication between executive and technical teams to keep project milestones, priorities, and expectations aligned.
- Tracked app feature progress for work focused on improving mass transit accessibility for users with disabilities.
- Prepared project updates, documented technical progress, and communicated blockers and status changes to leadership.
- Supported the handoff of executive ideas into organized technical work by helping clarify needs, timelines, and next steps.
Hospitality Specialist
- Provided customer support and basic IT assistance to residents and guests.
- Supported meetings, conferences, and campus events when technical or facility issues came up.
- Worked overnight shifts and coordinated with university staff when resident or building issues needed attention.
- Supported summer guest programs for Conference & Event Services (CES).
Event Coordinator
- Led event planning and logistics for projects supporting women of color on campus.
- Worked with board members and campus partners while balancing budgets and event goals.
- Handled last-minute scheduling and staffing changes to keep events running smoothly.
- Built stronger leadership, communication, and project coordination skills through hands-on event planning.