Daniel Farafonov

Daniel Farafonov

Computer Science Student & Developer
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Parkland, FL 33076
754-303-6097
dfarafonov@gmail.com
Experience
VPN Website Developer 2024 – Present
Puma Consulting Company LLC  ·  vpn.pumacc.com
  • Architected and deployed a scalable VPN infrastructure on DigitalOcean, managing full server lifecycle for high availability and security.
  • Built and maintains the company's web platform, optimizing performance and UI to drive business engagement.
  • Orchestrated end-to-end business operations including state/federal regulatory compliance, tax strategy, and financial auditing.
  • Provisioned and configured secure network environments using industry-standard protocols for remote access delivery.
Electric Bike Mechanic Oct 2025 – Present
It's Electrique Scooter and E-Bike Shop
  • Troubleshot and repaired complex electrical systems and hardware components on e-bikes and scooters.
  • Performed technical diagnostics to identify and resolve mechanical and electronic failures.
  • Executed preventative maintenance and detailing to ensure hardware longevity.
  • Managed hardware quality control across a variety of high-tech electric mobility devices.
Math Tutor 2021 – 2023
Elements of Mathematics Foundation
  • Educated peers on formal logic and abstract mathematical frameworks.
  • Facilitated algorithmic thinking by breaking down complex, multi-stage problems.
  • Mentored technical troubleshooting to help others identify and fix logical errors.
  • Simplified technical concepts for effective knowledge transfer.
Ice Hockey Referee 2022 – 2025
Panthers Ice Den
  • USA Hockey certified referee for youth divisions 8U through 16U.
Accolades & Awards
  • Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science — 16 Certificates of Achievement
  • Royal Conservatory of Music — Level 6 Piano (Honors)
  • Royal Conservatory of Music — Level 5 Piano (Honors)
  • Royal Conservatory of Music — Level 4 Piano (First Class Honors)
  • Symphonic Band — Level 3 Musician Certification
  • Straight "A" Principal's Honor Roll
Education
Florida Atlantic University
B.S. in Computer Science
Minor in Artificial Intelligence
GPA 3.5 May 2027
Skills
Web Development VPN / Networking DigitalOcean Network Security Hardware Repair Electrical Systems Microsoft Office
Certifications
  • Microsoft Specialist Certification
  • Living Online Certification
Languages
English — Native Russian — Fluent
Extracurriculars
  • Ice Hockey
    Florida Hockey Alliance · MSD Hockey Team · Golden Wolves
    🏆 16UAA Nationals Winner (2024–25)
    🏆 16UAA State Champion (2024–2025)
    🏆 18UAA State Champion (2025–2026)
  • Music
    Symphonic Band · Marching Band · Piano