Kevin Monsen Portfolio

Leader

I lead people and operations to sucsess. As an Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow leader, I’ve directed multi-unit organizations, rebuilt communications systems, and coordinated large, complex events. I combine hands-on execution with strategic planning — whether that’s redesigning a lodge website and social presence, managing 150-person camping trips, or organizing regional conferences. I deliver reliable outcomes and keep people safe and productive.

Events led: 4 Max participants: 150 Volunteers: 20+
- Simultaneously served as Senior Patrol Leader and Lodge Chief; expanded lodge membership and led four multi-unit camping trips (50–150 participants) ensuring logistics, safety, and program quality.
Volunteers: 30+ AppMachine
- Coordinated a multilodge conference with over 250 participants. Delegated tasks and oversaw committee members during planning and execution. Developed Event App Using AppMachine
Managed 30 Lifeguards 2x Employee of the Month
- Managed 20 lifeguards and pool chemical operations; trained 12 new lifeguards and led shift coordination for 100+ daily patrons — demonstrates operational safety, personnel management, and compliance under pressure.
Volunteers: 30+ AppMachine
- Led troop leadership and streamlined weekly operations; redesigned weekly meetings into a short, high-impact follow-up session, improving volunteer efficiency and engagement. Recruited and mentored patrol leaders; established consistent meeting leadership across the troop.
Managed 10 Direct Reports
- Directed rank advancement program (2021) and managed 10 Troop Guides. Designed and produced learning kits that improved retention and sped advancement.
- Rebuilt lodge communications: redesigned social media and delivered a V1 website overhaul (ohlone63.org), improving clarity and member engagement.
- Maintained regular member communications and documentation.

These experiences translate directly to IT and cybersecurity: event logistics mirror change management, volunteer coordination reflects stakeholder communication, and safety protocols align with incident response and compliance.

Engineer

I engineer reliable systems with a focus on security and maintainability. My experience spans IT infrastructure, networking, web platforms, and software development — from deploying secure networks and migrating production services to building software and hardware solutions that solve real problems.

Google Workspace Cloudflare 50+ users

Designed and executed migrations of production email and web infrastructure, focusing on uptime, cost reduction, and long-term maintainability. Implemented backup and CDN strategies to improve resilience and performance.

Ubiquiti VLANs Network Mapping

Designed and deployed a segmented network using VLANs and UniFi hardware to improve reliability and security. Created network diagrams and documentation to support troubleshooting and future expansion.

I approach engineering with a security-first, reliability-focused mindset, designing systems that are maintainable, well-documented, and resilient under real-world conditions.

Problem Solver

Clear communication and long-term thinking guide my approach to problem solving. I focus on building solutions that are reliable, well-documented, and designed to prevent recurrence rather than temporary fixes.

Attempted performance optimization prior to a hosting migration by evaluating and testing software-level optimizations to reduce unnecessary infrastructure changes.
Diagnosed system crashes by running benchmarks and monitoring thermal metrics, identifying GPU overheating as the root cause.
Responded to a rapid pool temperature drop by isolating boiler error conditions and coordinating with management to restore safe operation.

Chose WordPress over a fully custom codebase to ensure long-term maintainability for future leaders with varying technical experience.
Produced clear documentation for plugins and workflows and trained an adult leader to ensure continuity, knowledge transfer, and consistent site management.

“Reliable systems are built by people who plan for failure.”

Communication and forethought highlight my endeavors. When designing any system ensuring that the system is not just a temporary fix but a lasting process that can be relied on is the front of my thought.

My Projects

Selected real-world engineering projects demonstrating system design, problem solving, and hands-on implementation. Each project includes technical details and, where applicable, source code.

Personal portfolio website — designed and built from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; deployed via GitHub Pages View project →
Scottsdale Technology Management — developed and deployed a professional business website with a focus on usability, clarity, and maintainability View project →
Ohlone Lodge website — built and customized a WordPress site used by an active user base; focused on reliability and ease of updates View project →

AI-powered vision assistance device — collaborated on the design, build, and testing of a hardware system intended to assist visually impaired users View project →
Custom PC build — selected components, assembled hardware, configured firmware, and validated system stability View project →
GPU thermal optimization — disassembled and repasted a graphics card to improve thermal performance and system reliability View project →

Kevin Monsen

Leadership, engineering, and problem solving at scale.

Leader

Engineer

Problem Solver

My Projects

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