Summary
Talon Dillman is a University of Utah student pursuing dual degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics while building practical IT experience in healthcare and hospitality. With eight years of diverse work history—from Tier 2 web operations and IT maintenance at Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health to leadership roles in student media—he blends technical aptitude with strong customer-facing and team coordination skills. He has automated recurring tasks with scripts, helped onboard caregivers through clear documentation, and participated in 24/7 on-call rotations, demonstrating reliability under pressure. As director of The Geekwave he grew engagement 150%, launched multiple shows, and hired and mentored contributors, showing both product sense and people leadership. Based in Seattle, he’s focused on transitioning further into information systems and cybersecurity, targeting certifications like CISA/CISSP once he gains the required experience. Notably, his background in hospitality informs a service-oriented approach to technical support and user experience.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Utah
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science, Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science at Salt Lake Community College