About Me

Personal Summary

I am a Computer Science junior at Texas Tech University with hands-on experience in customer service and IT technical support. I am passionate about cybersecurity and problem-solving, with a growing interest in systems thinking and how complex technical and human factors interact. People know me for quickly mastering new tools and concepts, working well in both fast-paced team settings and independent roles, and bringing a strong work ethic to every project. I am currently building my skills toward a career in cybersecurity while balancing my coursework and real-world work experience.

Education

Graduated

Highschool Diploma

Bushland Independent School District

2021 - 2025

Graduated in the top 18% of my class. Awarded Superintendent Scholar all four years. Cumulative 5-Point GPA of 4.36.

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Graduated

Associate's Degree in General Studies

Amarillo Community College

2021 - 2025

Enrolled through and completed the Dual-Degree program. Cumulative 4-Point GPA of 3.508.

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Enrolled

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Texas Tech University

2025 - 2029

Currently enrolled full-time. Allowed to study restricted major.

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Work Experience

Current

ToGo | Delivery | Catering

Darden Restaurants | Olive Garden

October 2024 - Present

Manage high-volume order fulfillment, ensure accuracy in fast-paced environments, and provide excellent customer service.

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Past

Technology Specialist

Bushland ISD | IT Department

Summer of 2023 & 2024

Provided technical support, diagnosed hardware and software issues, and assisted with network maintenance and deployment projects.

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Certifications

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Texas Food Handler

Learn2Serve

June 2025 - 2027

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TABC Seller/Server

Learn2Serve

June 2025 - 2027

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Recommendations

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Kim Bentley

Senior English IV Teacher / Dual-Credit English Proctor

March 6, 2025

"Elijah Cochran has established himself as an outstanding student among the graduating class of 2025..."
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Portfolio

My Projects

Group Job Search Website

August - November 2025

Job Search Website

At Texas Tech University, for Intro to Engineering Design for Computer Science Majors (ENGR-1340), we were tasked with interviewing engineering students and identifying 3 pain points with current job search solutions (e.g. Indeed.com). Using the Business Model Canvas and Lean Launchpad, we curated a design intended to relieve these pain points while maintaining a feasible business model. Using HTML and CSS we developed our first website. We used GitHub to collaborate and track changes. We presented our design process to the professor, then recorded our final presentation with the completed website and submitted it to the dean for judging in an Innovation Hub competition.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Lean Launchpad
GitHub repository
Independent Responsive portfolio site

November 2025 - April 2026 [most recent update]

Personal Portfolio Website

After learning HTML and CSS basics in class, I wanted to apply it to a personal project. I had an old portfolio site I had created through Google Sites, so I decided to revamp it with my new found knowledge. I learned a little about JavaScript from this project as well. This portfolio website will be extremely useful for academic and professional purposes such as honors college applications or a job application. This website was designed with both desktop and mobile users in mind.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
GitHub repository

Future Projects