Work Experience During and Before College

Below is a summary of jobs I did during and before college from summer gigs in high school to starting with my first job in the tech industry.

1901 Group

At this managed services startup in Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center, I dove into network security, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

Genworth Financial

My first official role in the tech industry, working as a Level 2 Software Applications Support and Development specialist. I built automation scripts, wrote documentation, and bridged communication between frontline support and system administrators.

Phil-Tech

My first entrepreneurial venture, a sole proprietorship focused on freelance tech consulting and building/selling custom computers. In my first year, I earned $20,000, which inspired me to pursue a bachelor’s degree to further my education.

Phil’s MTG Cards

As a high school freshman and sophomore, I ran an unofficial business buying Magic: The Gathering card collections on eBay, selling them to classmates, and hosting after-school tournaments. I also built my first website, enabling a few online sales.

Early Jobs

Before entering the tech world, I held various roles, including barista at Starbucks, factory worker at a Pepsi plant, customer service representative at HSN, electronics salesperson, and team member at several fast-food restaurants.