About Me
Hello! My name is Paul Andrew Sullivan, but I go by Andrew. I'm a junior Computer Science and Engineering student at the University of Iowa whose passion is building and tinkering.
I've always enjoyed learning how things work and improving them — from constructing with Legos as a kid to assembling my first custom PC in 8th grade. Over the years I've become the default IT consultant for family and friends, building custom systems and solving real-world tech problems.
My drive for problem-solving led me to pursue CS&E, blending my love of creation with engineering discipline.
Skills & Coursework
Languages
Dev & Tools
Hardware
Relevant Coursework
Work Experience
Porter
- Carried out vehicle preparation operations including comprehensive cleaning, fueling protocols, and quality inspections.
- Managed premium vehicle servicing procedures, performing detailed maintenance checks, exterior care, and performance validation through test drives.
- Performed regional vehicle transport and logistics operations throughout the Chicagoland metropolitan area.
Computer Hardware Resale — Owner & Operator
- Operated multi-platform e-commerce operation across eBay & Facebook Marketplace.
- Conducted market research and pricing analysis to identify profitable components and optimize profit margins.
- Performed hardware testing and diagnostics to verify component functionality and product quality.
- Maintained detailed inventory tracking and financial records for tax compliance and business analysis.
Education
University of Iowa
B.S. Computer Science
& Engineering
Iowa City, IA
Expected Graduation:
May 2027
My Projects
Home Network Infrastructure
Replaced commercial off-the-shelf router with a custom pfSense appliance to gain enterprise-grade control over home network security and traffic segmentation.
- Full VLAN isolation between home, IoT, and server network segments
- DMZ zone exposing self-hosted web services without compromising the main LAN
- Custom firewall rules and real-time network monitoring dashboard
Personal Portfolio Website In Progress
Designed and built a professional portfolio site from scratch to showcase skills and projects to employers, without relying on templates or site builders.
- Built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the HTML5UP Twenty template as a foundation
- Previously self-hosted on personal hardware with a custom domain and SSL
- Migrated to GitHub Pages; fully responsive across all screen sizes
Computer Hardware Resale
Launched and operated an e-commerce business buying, testing, and reselling computer hardware components across eBay and Facebook Marketplace.
- Performed full hardware diagnostics and stress testing on every component before listing
- Developed pricing models using market research to maximize margin
- Maintained inventory tracking and financial records for tax compliance
FiveM Custom Game Server In Progress
Building a custom FiveM multiplayer server from the ground up after years of playing on existing servers and recognizing where the experience could be significantly improved.
- Developing custom Lua scripts and resources for unique server-side gameplay mechanics
- Configuring server infrastructure, player data persistence, and resource management
- Collaborative development with a partner, using version control to manage contributions
PC Parts Tracker App In Progress
Designed a mobile application to simplify the process of selecting and comparing PC components for a custom build.
- Swipe-based interface for quickly approving or rejecting components
- Saves shortlisted parts for side-by-side comparison
CoreFlip – Resale Business Website In Progress
Designed and built a storefront website for my electronics resale business, CoreFlip, to replace manual marketplace listings with a centralized, professional presence.
- Dynamic listings powered by JSON — swap to a live API with a one-line change
- Condition grading system, category filtering, and inquiry modal per item
- Showcase gallery for custom PC builds with lightbox and keyboard navigation
Photography Portfolio Website In Progress
Building a personal photography portfolio site to display and sell prints, with a clean gallery-focused layout designed to let the photos do the talking.
- Curated gallery with category filtering and lightbox viewer
- Print shop integration for selling physical and digital copies
- Optimized image loading for fast performance without sacrificing quality