Mason Daugherty

Skills

Languages / Technologies: Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, RESTful APIs, Bash, C

Frameworks & Technologies: FastAPI, Express.js, Spring Boot, Flask, RabbitMQ, React, Confluence, Jamf Pro, Teamdynamix ITSM

Software: Git, Docker, Linux, Google Cloud Platform, PostgreSQL

Development Practices: Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Agile

Education

Bowdoin College

Bachelor, Computer Science, Digital & Computational Studies

  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision
  • Networks
  • Digital Text Analysis
  • Advanced Data Science
  • Cognitive Architecture
  • Theory of Computation
  • Tech and the Common Good

2021 - 2025

Work

Systems Integration Engineer Intern, Teens to Trails

teenstotrails.org

Nonprofit connecting Maine teens to the outdoors

  • Designed and implemented Express.js integrations to automate accounting tasks using Airtable and QuickBooks APIs; reduced manual data entry by over six hours weekly
  • Leveraged Waterfall & Kanban methodologies to design, build, and provide ongoing training for a cross departmental project planning tool, resulting in org-wide adoption
  • Led recommendation and implementation of Apple Business Essentials for Zero-Touch MDM Deployment for new company devices, automating setup with federated authentication and security-first configuration profiles and apps, reducing setup time by over 50%

2024 - Present

Station Manager & TechOps Lead, WBOR 91.1 FM

wbor.org

Noncommercial community public radio station

  • Supervise 200+ student and community DJs while enforcing FCC guidelines, managing day-to-day operations and schedule, and coordinating delivery of live broadcasting to 30,000+ online & FM listeners
  • Modernized the station's tech stack by building a new website, integrating real-time WebSocket streaming, and automating metadata distribution to third-party platforms (TuneIn, Apple Music, Last.fm)
  • Implemented a Twilio-powered "Text the DJ" feature and off-site audio streaming server, resulting in a 30% reliability improvement and 500+ weekly texts from listeners
  • Configured and maintained network infrastructure for broadcast equipment, including TCP/IP-based audio streaming, DHCP assignments, DNS config, and REST API integrations for automation and monitoring
  • Built and maintained the station's website. Integrated features such as real-time program schedules, DJ profiles, and automated song logging. Alongside this, deployed and configured a new off-site audio streaming server, increasing listener capacity and reducing downtime by 30%
  • Wrote 40000+ words of documentation (best practices, admin tool guidelines, software maintenance & troubleshooting, recurring processes & procedures) and created adaptable design diagrams
  • Principle project manager and developer for numerous microservices: github.com/WBOR-91-1-FM/
  • Strengthened station security by implementing 1Password Enterprise with SSO, streamlining account management and preserving institutional knowledge through rigorous (40,000+ words) documentation
  • Compile quarterly reports to be submitted on behalf of Bowdoin College to the Federal Communications Commission
  • Engage 100% of the 1,100+ recorded WBOR Alumni

2022 - Present

ETS Student Technician, Bowdoin College Information Technology

bowdoin.edu/it

Campus IT services

  • Aassist in event production and provide technical support for various campus events, such as graduation, guest lecturers, and the inauguration for Bowdoin's sixteenth president.
  • Partnered with event stakeholders to translate technical requirements, swiftly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in real-time under pressure
  • Used TeamDynamix ITSM to generate/maintain detailed ticket records and update documentation
  • Mentored and trained new technicians alongside the Event Production Coordinator

2022 - Present

Lab Technician, Northeast Photographic

northeastphotographic.com

Full service photochemical film lab

  • Developed mastery in operating Colex and Jobo rotary film processors
  • Proficiency in C-41, E-6, and B&W chemical processes

2023

Digital Media Specialist, LACORE Enterprises

lacore.com

Business management, services, and consulting

  • Orchestrated comprehensive rebranding initiatives across six corporate entities, encompassing website design, on-site visual content creation, and streamlined online consistency
  • Strategically aligned brand vision through regular supervisor consultations, culminating in a cohesive online identity
  • Conducted virtual audits for accreditation bodies such as NSF and ISO (17025)
  • Optimized internal operations by developing in-house hiring intake forms

2020 - 2021

Activities

Community Immersion Orientation Trip Leader, McKeen Center for the Common Good

www.bowdoin.edu/mckeen-center/

Led groups of students in community philanthropy at Maine's island communities

  • Engaged in work with the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, the island schools, Watermans Community Center, Vinalhaven Eldercare

2022 - 2024

Congressional Advisory Council Member (TX-03), U.S. House of Representatives

2019 - 2020

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Vice President of Service

  • Helped steer a successful marketing initiative that garnered over $15,000 in support for a demining campaign in DimcĂ«, Kosovo, with matching contributions from the Princess Diana Foundation
  • Orchestrated sponsor communication, vendor collaboration, and strategic outreach efforts, resulting in a remarkable 31% surge in club membership through targeted physical advertisements

2017 - 2020

Farm Hand, WWOOF-USA

Volunteered in residence at a leading New England farm and apothecary

  • Landscaping
  • Horticulture
  • Grounds security enhancement (fencing, IP camera installation)

2020

Faculty Library Committee, Bowdoin College Library

2022

Awards

StudentCam Grand Prize Winner, C-SPAN

www.viddler.com/v/efd8cfd4

Produced winning documentary and was recognized on the US Congress House Floor by Congressman Van Taylor for helping to engage youth and bring awareness to the powers of citizen accountability in government

2019