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Joel Sakyi

Joel Sakyi

Student Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder of Vybrnt, System Administrator at ValidaTek, Inc

  • Education

    • Governor's School at Innovation Park

      2013 - 2015
      Governor's School Diploma Mircobiology

      Activities and Societies: Cyber Aces, Stembassadors, Medical Club Completed Dual Enrollment Classes at George Mason University during the High School Level. Conducted scientific research in the field of Biochemistry to evaluate the properties of the dissociation of LTA4 in the Human Body

    • Osbourn Park High School

      2011 - 2015
      Advance/ Biotechnology Diploma Biotechnology

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Health Occupation Students Association, First Robotics Competition Team, Vex Robotics Team, Key Club, Biotech Club, It's Academics Club, International Heritage Society, Math Honor Society Completed the Biotechnology program by passing multiple science and research classes. I was also the Vice President of the Health Occupation Student of America Osbourn Park Chapter

    • Penn State University

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Information Science and Technology, Design and Development Option

    • Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology

      -
      Bachelor of Science - BS Information Science and Technology with Design and Development Option

  • Experience

    • George Mason University

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Student Researcher

      My responsibilities include conducting and evaluating scientific experiments to find new discovers in the field of biochemistry and biophysics. I specialize processing samples through methods such as GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) and Liquid Chromatography.

    • Academic Excellence Center

      Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

      Manage a team of students in STEM to provide free tutoring services to the student body at Penn State. The center operates from the Multicultural Engineering Program and the Center of Engineering Outreach and Inclusion.

      • Co Coordinator

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

      • Peer Tutor

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

    • ValidaTek, Inc.

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Information Technology Summer Intern

      Provided efficient, professional, and client-focused support services. Ensured satisfactory service while working to improve communication, leadership, and technical skills within a team setting. Managed and repaired personal computers via encryption, patches, and imaging

    • Vybrnt, LLC

      Feb 2020 - now
      Founder

      A social networking platform to provide resources and a greater sense of community for underrepresented students.

    • ValidaTek, Inc.

      Jul 2021 - now
      Systems Administrator I

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Secret Security Clearance

      United States Department of Defense

    • CompTIA Linux+

      CompTIA
      Nov 2024

    • CompTIA Security+

      CompTIA
      Sept 2021

    • Mentoring Certification Level 2

      College Reading & Learning Association
      Apr 2018

    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Nov 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joel Sakyi
      Advanced High School Diploma Osbourn Park High School/ PWCS Jun 2015 Completed the requirements needed to receive the the Advance Studies Diploma from Osbourn Park High School and Prince William County Schools
    • Awarded to Joel Sakyi
      Biotechnology Certificate Osbourn Park High School Jun 2015 Completed the additional science and research classes needed George Mason University and Osbourn Park in order to receive this diploma.
    • Awarded to Joel Sakyi
      Club Excellence Ellen Malka Jun 2015 Vice President of the Health Occupation Student Association Osbourn Park Chapter
    • Awarded to Joel Sakyi
      President's Award for the Educational Excellence Barack Obama Jun 2015 Student who had achieved higher than a 3.5 GPA at Osbourn Park High School
    • Awarded to Joel Sakyi
      Governor's School at Innovation Park Certificate Governor's School at Innovation Park May 2015 Fulfilled all of the requirements needed to complete his classes at the Governor's School at Innovation Park

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Entertainment Coordinator

      Issued by Prince William County Area Agency on Aging on Jun 2014
      Prince William County Area Agency on AgingAssociated with Joel Sakyi

    • Day of Service Co-Director

      Issued by Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee on Apr 2018
      Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration CommitteeAssociated with Joel Sakyi