Andrew Litman
Experience
IT Manager, Okinawan Karate Dojo, Howard County, MD April 2019-Present
- Host WordPress, email, and DNS servers, reducing overall costs by 30%
- Keep fleet of 7 laptops operational and secure
- Create a self-sign in system to track attendance used by 450 students, saving staff 4 hours per day
- Provide on-demand tech support and troubleshooting for 23 tablets, smart devices, and a/v equipment
Intern, Triwave Solutions, Columbia, MD July 2025 - August 2025
- Automated email marketing to reach over 3,000 potential customers using Python/Django and RabbitMQ, saving 400 hours
Computer Aide, US Government, MD September 2025 - August 2026
- Worked with department COO to track and document day-to-day team operations
- Utilized Atlassian Software Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Ward, PowerPoint) to overhaul internal documentation
- Communicated complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders
Leadership
Co(de) President, HoHS Robotics Team, Howard County, MD September 2022 - May 2026
- Teach weekly computer science classes to students interested in STEM and robotics
- Lead a group of 20 students to program robots in Java, Kotlin, and Blockly
- Compete in annual International FIRST Tech Challenge as Lithium Lions, Team #17394
- Won multiple awards for engaging with our local STEM community
Founding Member, HCPSS LGBTQIA+ Legacy Leadership Program, Maryland July 2025-May 2026
- Created and managed a Canvas course and digital communication channels to improve organization and information sharing
- Recorded meeting notes and ensured accurate distribution of information to support program operations
- Collaborated with district LGBTQIA+ Community Advisory initiatives, providing student input on resources designed to support middle and high school students
- Mentored students in grades 6–12, fostering an inclusive environment and serving as a positive role model.
Elder, First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, Ellicott City, MD October 2023 - September 2024
- Served on the Administration and Facilities Committee
- Assisted in conducting audits to ensure compliance with cybersecurity insurance policies
- Lead church wide initiatives in modernizing donation collection
- Prepared and delivered monthly committee reports for Session meetings
Theater
Howard High School Theatre, Howard County, MD
- Inducted as a member of the International Thespian Society, Troupe 192
- Part of the backstage team for Merrily We Roll Along (2025), Allice in Wonderland (2026), Chicago (2026)
- Filled in as Stage Manager on 5 occasions
- Completed electrical work and programming for a wifi-connected traffic light in One Stoplight Town (2026)
Education
Howard High School, Howard County, MD May 2026
- Developed a strong foundation in computer science concepts, including algorithms, data analysis, and compilers.
- 4.22 GPA (3.67 unweighted)
The Pennsylvania State University, May 2030
- Bachelor of Computer Science, minor in Theater
Certifications
- Information Technology Specialist in Java (2025)
- Information Technology Specialist in Python (2025)
- Microsoft Office Specialist Associate (2026)
- Microsoft Office Specialist Expert (2026)