# Kelvin Dao

> Network Hardware Technician | Skilled in Switch Configuration, Fiber Optics & Cabling | Building Toward Network Engineering

Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kelvin

Hands-on Network Hardware Technician skilled in switch configuration, transceiver validation, and Python scripting for network automation. Experienced in EEPROM data reprogramming, Linux-based testing, and automating switch operations to improve performance and consistency.

Strong foundation in TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing protocols with ongoing CCNA certification studies. Focused on advancing into Network Engineering or Systems Administration roles that combine hardware expertise and automation development.

## Work Experience
### Network Hardware Technician @ T1Nexus
Jan 2021 – Present

### Web Designer | Shipping & Receiving Coordinator @ T1Nexus
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025
• Redesigning company website using HTML & CSS through WordPress
• Working on SEO optimization of the company website to promote company brand appeal.

### Project Manager & Web Developer @ Develop for Good
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
• Revamped a website for a client nonprofit org called Scattering Resources to boost website visits by redirecting website flow by organizing web content information

• Directed a team of 6 members as Co-Project Manager by organizing a project timeline to keep track of project progress on google docs and facilitated weekly team and bi-weekly client meetings via Zoom

• Partnered with a co-designer to create wireframes mockups as redesigns for two web pages using Figma then implement designs into building live websites on WordPress using HTML and CSS

### UX Designer @ Product Splash
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
• Conducted survey tests and interviews for research into the targeted user groups to uncover user frustrations and needs

• Synthesized research data with affinity mapping and create concise insight statements in order to brainstorm design problem statements and “how might we” solutions.

• Created wireframes of the prototype based on team-created app flow maps through Adobe XD

### UX/UI Design Intern @ Rise First
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
• Collaborated with the content team and web development team directly to scope, define, and deliver design outcomes over the launch stages

•Designed new layouts and content/element placements for the new Media Assets page with Figma to help visualize the organization’s branding

•Rapid prototyped from concept wireframe mockups to functioning hi-fidelity webpage using Figma


## Education
### Interaction and Game Design
California State University - East Bay

### Associate of Science - AS in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Mission College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kelvindao
- Website: https://kelvindao.com

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Last updated: 2026-02-23