Crystal Brock

I wrote my first program in Basic on a Commodore 64 and I loved it. Unfortunatly, way back then we didn't have code editors and hours spent searching for syntax errors was so frustrating for my 10 year old self I just gave it up. Later, in junior high, I signed up for a summer program teaching how to code low res graphics in Basic. Again, I found I loved it and ended up with the most detailed project in the class. Still no code editors though so after the program was over I didn't continue to code. As an adult I have spent the last decade as a professional truck driver. After 10 years of driving for a living, I decided driving was just not satisfying my need to build design and create things.

I had been attempting to learn Java in my spare time, but found that motivation to practice coding after sitting behind a steering wheel for 60 hours a week was in short supply! So, I decided I wanted to go to school for web development full time. My wonderful partner agreed to support our household while I attend school so I began working toward my bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity at Southern New Hampshire University. In my time there, I have maintained a GPA over 3.5 and I am on track to graduate with highest Latin honors. I have made the President's Lista> every semester I have been enrolled. Additionally, I am an inducted member of the honor society, National Society of Ledership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi).