Empowering Accessibility through Technology and Innovation

I'm Cody Hurst, a technology enthusiast specializing in Python development, music production, and crypto investing. With a strong background in network systems and accessibility technology, I've gained experience working in education, developing assistive tools, and producing innovative projects. Whether it's simplifying tech for the visually impaired, helping others become financially free through vetted crypto investments or developing python applications, my goal is to make the digital world more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Success doesn't come easy and the hardest lesson I've learned is that if you really want to be financially free and thus be free from the restrictions of vocational rehab agencies and the endless trap of going to school, it takes perseverence and dedication. Success is better when we work together towards a common goal, so let's break the chains of the blind together. No gatekeeping, no elitism. We're all part of the same team working towards the same goal.

Education and Skills

Starting with a half-day technical program for computer networking in my junior and senior years of high school at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (2007-2009), I moved to southern Maine where I attended Southern Maine Community College (2010-2012). After moving to Oregon in 2012 I then enrolled and attended LinnBenton Community College where I continued my general studies from 2013-2015 and then eventually finishing my degree from 2018-2020 when I graduated with my general associates and a network systems degree. During this time I have accumulated the following skills and knowledge:

• Cryptocurrency investing: three years of research of how crypto markets operate and a rock solid understanding of what constitutes a good crypto project. This has been my number one success

• AI: two years interacting with various AI models to extract the best results to increase workflow, productivity and quality of output.
• Python Development: two years experience learning Python developing a multi-player online game client and server. I have a good understanding of classes, variables, data structures and modularization. I am continuing to expand my knowledge and skills
• Accessibility Assessments and Technology: five years experience working in the accessibility and accommodations field tutoring students one on one and producing accessible materials in Braille and electronically. Being blind myself I use a screen reader on a daily basis and I have a proficient knowledge of Duxbury Translater.
• Web development and design: Over a decade of website design and a strong adherence to WCAG standards for accessibility compliance
• Music Production: Two decades of playing and recording drums and guitar as a hobby, showcasing my works on youtube and collaborating with friends. Solid understanding of music theory.
• Network Systems and General Knowledge: Although now expired, I held my Comp Tia A+ and Network Plus certifications as well as my Cisco CCENT. My knowledge of computers and technology stretches back to the early 2000's and can generally solve most problems both hardware and software. I have formal knowledge particularly with Cisco devices and have a solid understanding of routing protocols.

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