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Ericho Hizon

Huntly

Summary

Enthusiastic first‑year Bachelor of Computer Science student at the University of Waikato, building a strong foundation in programming, software design, and computer systems. Adept in C# and Visual Studio, with growing experience in both software and hardware concepts. Passionate about solving problems, creating accessible interfaces, and exploring emerging technologies like machine learning and human‑computer interaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Hand

Mc Donalds
04.2025 - Current
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.

Night Crew Stocker

Costco
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maximized shelf space utilization by strategically organizing products based on sales data and customer preferences.
  • Facilitated smooth handover processes between day and night crews through clear communication regarding completed tasks or pending issues requiring attention.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering teamwork, assisting fellow crew members when needed, and maintaining open communication lines.
  • Kept current with product knowledge, staying informed on new offerings and discontinued items to provide accurate information to customers as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with merchandising guidelines by consistently arranging products according to planograms or visual directives.

Backroom Team Member

Footlocker
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in training new team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success within the role.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet daily productivity goals.
  • Utilized computer systems for tracking shipments, updating inventory information, printing labels/tags as needed, ensuring accurate records, and smooth operations.
  • Maintained a strong work ethic, consistently arriving on time and demonstrating reliability throughout tenure as a Backroom Team Member.
  • Executed technology guidelines to find location, planogram fills, subtract pulls and item search functions for merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
11-2028

Skills

    Technical Skills

    Programming & Software Development

  • C#, Visual Studio, Python (basic), Java (basic)
  • Programming concepts: selection, repetition, methods, arrays, lists & structs, data structures, text file handling, parallel programming, recursion, complexity analysis, refactoring
  • OOP & design: inheritance, abstract classes, polymorphism, interfaces, composition & aggregation, delegates, generics, collections
  • Computer Systems & Theory

  • Number representation, binary, Boolean algebra, adders, flip‑flops, Von Neumann architecture, stack & heap memory
  • Computer Hardware (CPU & Memory)
  • Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Cyber Security
  • Assembler fundamentals, subroutines
  • Databases & Data Design
  • Database design, ER diagrams, SQL (simple & complex queries, joins)
    Practical experience creating and querying databases in coursework
    Web Technologies
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
    Web protocols & standards, responsive design principles
    Emerging Areas
  • Introduction to machine learning, human‑computer interaction
  • Assembler fundamentals, subroutines
  • Databases & Data Design

  • Database design, ER diagrams, SQL (simple & complex queries, joins)

Timeline

Kitchen Hand

Mc Donalds
04.2025 - Current

Night Crew Stocker

Costco
03.2024 - 12.2024

Backroom Team Member

Footlocker
04.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science

University of Waikato

Coursework & Projects

Costume Rental Website — University Project (COMPX225)
Group project (3 members) | Aug 2025 – Sep 2025

  • Designed and implemented a responsive costume rental website for a multi‑branch business scenario using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
  • Created an ER diagram and relational model to support booking, inventory, and repair tracking features.
  • Built and tested SQL queries (simple, complex, joins) and integrated database with PHP front‑end.
  • Produced wireframes for customer‑facing features, focusing on usability and clean navigation.
  • Collaborated in weekly group meetings, recording decisions and delegating technical tasks.

Key skills demonstrated: database design, full‑stack development, UI/UX wireframing, teamwork, project documentation, version control.

Digital Circuit Design Application — University Project (COMPX102)
Individual project | Aug 2025 – Sep 2025

  • Designed and implemented a C# desktop application for creating and testing digital logic circuits.
  • Refactored legacy code to introduce an abstract Gate superclass, enabling easy extension with new gate types through inheritance and polymorphism.
  • Implemented multiple gate subclasses (AND, OR, NOT, Input Source, Output Lamp), plus evaluation logic to simulate real‑world signal flow.
  • Added advanced features including compound gates, copy/paste functionality, and boolean logic evaluation across interconnected components.
  • Applied UML class design, clean coding practices, and XML documentation for maintainability.

Key skills demonstrated:
Object‑oriented programming, inheritance and abstraction, C# WinForms, UML design, logic gate simulation, problem‑solving, debugging, and user interface development.


Ericho Hizon