Charles Co

Charles Co has an extensive work experience in various IT and business roles. Charles started their career as a Computer Support Specialist at TQ Computers from 2006 to 2008. From 2012 to 2014, Charles worked at Walt Disney World as a Merchandise employee, where they provided exceptional customer service and gained experience in cash handling and inventory management.

In 2013, Charles became a Consumer Acceptance Tester/Quality Assurance Tester at Flexasoft. Charles then founded their own business, XtremeGamers, from 2013 to 2017, offering support and consultations for PC gaming enthusiasts.

Charles worked as an IT Service Desk Technician/User Access Administrator at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance from 2014 to 2016. Charles was responsible for providing technical support, managing user accounts, and ensuring compliance with security protocols.

From 2016 to 2023, Charles was an IT Specialist III - Infrastructure & Visual Paging at the Washington State Department of Transportation. In this role, they served as a Subject Matter Expert for the Visual Paging System and led special projects to ensure ADA compliance and enhance passenger experience.

Charles also gained teaching experience as a Software Engineering Teaching Assistant at General Assembly from 2022 to present. Charles works directly with students, facilitates a supportive learning environment, and teaches HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.

Most recently, Charles joined Executech in 2023 as a Systems Administrator/IT Consultant. In this role, they utilize their expertise to provide IT support and consult with clients.

Additionally, Charles founded CoLiveStream CLS Casters in 2017, an eSports casting service that streams gameplay and provides commentary for amateur, intermediate, and professional players.

Charles Co's education history includes the following:

From 2021 to 2022, Charles attended General Assembly and completed the Software Engineering Immersive program, focusing on Computer Science.

In 2013 and 2014, Charles also studied at Year Up Puget Sound, where they pursued Information Technology. However, no specific degree was mentioned for this period.

Prior to these programs, Charles Co attended Auburn Senior High School from 2006 to 2009. No additional information regarding degree or field of study was provided for this period.

Charles Co has obtained a certification in Software Engineering Immersive from General Assembly in March 2022.

Aside from this certification, Charles Co also possesses additional certifications including CompTIA A+, MTA - Network Fundamentals, MTA - Security Fundamentals, MTA - Windows Operating System, and MTA - Windows Server Administration. However, details regarding the specific institutions and the dates of obtaining these certifications were not provided.