Riley Herradura

Interests

Information Technology , Cybersecurity , Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) , Artificial Intelligence , Fishing , Fitness

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, TypeScript, Python

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Windows, Unix, gcc/g++, Git/GitHub, VS Code

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Spring 2028)

  • ICS 111
  • ICS 211
  • ICS 212
  • ICS 241
  • Currently enrolled in ICS 311, ICS 314

2024 - Present

Work

Information Technology Student Assistant, UH Manoa Leap-Start Program

sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/leap-start/home

Continuation of MC3 Technologies internship under UH Manoa’s Leap-Start Program.

  • Provided IT services for clients including networking support and device setup
  • Partnered with Puea Learning Center to offer a free cybersecurity/IT course for underserved students
  • Helped design, develop, and moderate a Discord server for course engagement and support

2024 - Present

Cybersecurity Intern, MC3 Technologies, STEMworks Hawaii

Remote internship supporting cybersecurity risk assessment and training.

  • Assisted in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks within organizations
  • Participated in cybersecurity training sessions to stay current on industry trends and developments
  • Helped develop a custom GPT to assist with cyber assessments

2024 - 2024

Crew Member, McDonald's (Ewa Beach, HI)

Provided customer service and order fulfillment in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

  • Took customer orders accurately and efficiently at the front counter and drive-thru
  • Prepared drinks and ice cream products while maintaining quality and speed
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order completion during peak hours

2024 - 2024

Activities

Project Manager Intern, MC3 Technologies

mc3technologies.com

Supported project management and coordination for a multi-team drone development initiative.

  • Assisted in daily scrums and sprint planning sessions using Agile project management methods
  • Managed Microsoft Planner boards to track tasks, blockers, and deadlines across 8 student teams
  • Coordinated communication between teams to ensure project deliverables remained aligned and on schedule
  • Presented the drone project at the Pacific Impact Zone to community members and industry attendees

2025 - 2025

Awards

Manoa Academic Merit Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Merit-based scholarship awarded for academic achievement as an incoming student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

2024-Present

NMSI STEM STAR Student Award, National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)

Recognized for excellence and achievement in STEM coursework during high school.

2024

References

Available upon request