Overview

About this Portfolio

A snapshot of who I am, the skills I picked up, and what the course taught me.

About Me

Hello! My name is Charles, and I recently graduated from high school. This portfolio showcases the work I completed throughout my Computer Information Systems course. I have always been interested in technology, mathematics, and problem solving, which is one of the reasons I chose to take this class. Outside of school, I enjoy learning about computer science, finance, and networking technologies. This course gave me hands-on experience with networking concepts, hardware, and digital tools while helping me develop practical technical skills that I can continue building on as I study Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

Skills Learned

Throughout the course I practiced the following skills:

Network Design TCP/IP Networking IP Addressing Subnetting Binary Conversion Problem Solving Technical Research Network Troubleshooting Hardware Installation RJ45 Cable Construction

Course Reflection

This course taught me much more than just computer networking. Throughout the semester, I learned how computers communicate, how networks are designed, how data travels across the internet, and how hardware and software work together to keep systems running. The assignments gradually became more challenging, especially the network design case study and subnetting, but they also helped me improve my logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Building an Ethernet cable and designing complete network layouts made the course feel practical rather than just theoretical. Looking back, I have gained a much stronger understanding of networking fundamentals and developed skills that will be valuable as I continue studying Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).