Zachary Hubenak

George Mason University — Rapid Prototyping Research Center

Fairfax, Virginia · On-site

• Developer on a defense-focused prototype/MVP supporting distributed data and learning workflows
• Contribute to system architecture, backend implementation, and iterative feature development
• Utilize spaCy, Ollama, and other AI/ML frameworks to explore distributed machine learning approaches

DoD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Camp Atterbury, Indiana · Hybrid

• Conducted prototype assessment and engineering support for Task Force RAPTR — Technology Readiness Exercise T-REX 25-2
• Worked with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) process to support technology assessment workflows
• Built foundational knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle across the defense industrial base

Virginia Army National Guard

Norfolk, Virginia · Part-time

• Process and analyze personnel data for a unit of 250+ service members, maintaining 99%+ accuracy
• Implemented workflow improvements that reduced processing time for personnel actions by 25%
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with military regulations and policies

Dominion Drones LLC

Portsmouth, Virginia · Full-time

• Established and maintained repair protocols for UAS/Underwater ROV models, handling 150+ repairs annually
• Coordinated B2B and government agency sales, securing contracts worth over $200K annually
• Developed technical documentation for drone repair processes, improving repair efficiency

Full-Stack Web App · Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, SQLite · hangtime.zachwh.com

Group scheduling platform enabling friend groups to coordinate availability and find the best meeting times. Built as a distributed system with three independent microservices handling events, accounts, and social connections.

Key Features

• Google Calendar Integration: OAuth 2.0 flow surfaces busy periods automatically, with token refresh and multi-calendar support
• Friend System: Social graph with friend requests and connection management for event invitations across services
• Guest Participation: Registered users and anonymous guests supported, with creator tokens for secure event management

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Full-Stack Web App · Python, Flask, JavaScript, SQLite · hopin-carpool.com

Real-time carpooling coordination platform for events and clubs. Users create events, offer rides with available seats, and join rides through an intuitive web interface with live updates.

Key Features

• Real-time Updates: WebSocket connections via Flask-SocketIO for instant ride availability changes
• Event Management: Dynamic event creation with custom URLs, destinations, dates, and notes
• Ride Coordination: Complete driver/rider matching system with seat management and cancellation

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Full-Stack Game Dev · Node.js, JavaScript, Canvas API, Socket.IO · blindshot.zachwh.com

Competitive 1v1 top-down shooter with darkness-based gameplay — players navigate maps using limited flashlight vision. Server-authoritative architecture with client-side prediction for smooth multiplayer.

Key Features

• Real-Time Multiplayer: Bidirectional Socket.IO with 75ms update throttling for fast-paced gameplay
• Vision System: Dynamic Canvas API lighting engine with raycasting for flashlight cone visibility
• Matchmaking: Lobby system with 6-digit room codes, session management, and automatic cleanup

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