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BenMingst/README.md

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Benjamin Mingst

Welcome to my GitHub!
This space reflects not just my projects, but the path I've taken β€” from teaching STEM to kids with rockets and light sabers, to testing enterprise platforms for security vulnerabilities, to building responsive websites and mentoring fellow hackers.


πŸŽ“ Education

  • University of Central Florida β€” B.S. in Computer Science (Expected May 2026)

πŸ’Ό Experience

  • IT Product Tester @ Behavioral Health Link (Feb 2024 – Present)
    Documented hundreds of bugs, including critical security vulnerabilities, ensuring platform stability and client safety.
    Led AI integration projects focused on compliance and innovation.
    Produced detailed documentation to streamline collaboration.

  • WordPress Developer @ Legacy Court Reporting (May – Aug 2024)
    Built a responsive site improving usability across devices.
    Collaborated closely with client to align design with branding.

  • Science Discovery Teacher @ Palm Harbor UMC (Jun – Jul 2023)
    Designed interactive STEM lessons on gravitational waves, kinematics, and more.
    Simplified complex concepts into hands‑on projects to spark curiosity.

  • Knight Hacks Mentor @ UCF (Jan 2023 – Jan 2025)
    Mentored undergraduates weekly, helping them grow technical and professional skills.


πŸ› οΈ Skills & Certifications

  • Programming & Frameworks: Java, C, Python, Bash, SQL, React, Linux
  • Tools & Platforms: GitHub, Docker, AWS, Microsoft SQL Server, VS Code, Postman, Unreal Engine 5 (CARLA)
  • Design & Productivity: Figma, Autodesk Inventor (Certified), MS Office Suite, Udemy Software Tester Certification
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, Teaching, Mentoring

🚦 Capstone Project: LABBRA Intersection

  • UCF Senior Design (Aug 2024 – Apr 2026)
    Led a multidisciplinary team, managing fundraising, budgeting, and external partnerships.
    Designed 3D models and implemented sensor fusion systems to enhance usability.
    Coordinated technical development and documentation aligned with milestones.

πŸ† Achievements

  • UCF’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
    • 2025 Joust Competition Finalist
    • 2025 Ideas Competition Winner
    • 2025 Innovation Competition Winner
    • 2022 Social Venture Competition Finalist

🌱 Reflection

Every role I’ve taken β€” whether debugging complex systems, teaching kids about the universe, or mentoring peers β€” has shaped how I approach problems: with curiosity, precision, and collaboration.
This GitHub is where those experiences converge into code, projects, and experiments.


πŸ”— Connect


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  1. WilliamDouglass/KnightHacksGame WilliamDouglass/KnightHacksGame Public

    ShaderLab 1

  2. InsaneH4/stride_squad InsaneH4/stride_squad Public

    Step tracking app created with flutter

    Dart 3